New and Exciting

Details to follow.

Hot pink

New woven labels. I hope to share some new ideas soon.

LEIF

A few beautiful things from LEIF, an online store that adds a unique touch to everyday life.

Brush strokes

Flat bottom folded clutch. Clutch is 11” wide x 11.5” high with a 2.5” flat bottom. Fabric is 100% cotton in a soft, natural off-white. Hand printed with environmentally friendly ink in blue/gray with magnetic snap closure.

Stamped pouch

Stamped slender pouch on bleached fabric with this method. I used Permaset super cover white ink. Size is 9.25"w x 6"h, with a leather pull stitched by hand with waxed cotton thread.

Slender

Slender pouch made out of my bleached fabric. Size: 9.25"w x 6"h.

Two in teal

New two pouches in teal, textured vinyl. Big pouch dimensions are 10.5"w x 6.75"h. Tassel is 0.75"w x 4.5"h. Small coin, cash and credit card pouch with a button stud. Small pouch dimensions are 3.75"w x 4.5"h. The small pouch fits in the big pouch for a perfect night out, or keep it in your day bag. I use it to keep change for parking meters.

It's not leather

I know, I know that we all love leather. I wanted to explore different materials for this clean, round corners design. The hot pink clutch is made out of felt, and the ochre one is vinyl. I'm looking to get some thicker felt for this project. Tassels are handmade by me also. ; Clutch dimensions are 10.5"w x 6.75"h. Tassels are 0.75"w x 4.5"h. Working on a prototype for both.

Bleached clutch

Same as this, but I used this bleached fabric. The clutches are pretty big and can fit anything for a night out. I'm still perfecting this prototype. There are 3 layers of fabric to make the clutch sturdier, and they are very comfortable to hold. The leather/fabric combo clutches will be a great addition to any outfit.

Clutch prototype

A new prototype of a zippered leather/fabric clutch. I silk printed the fabric a while ago with light blue and ochre colors. Size of unfolded clutch: 10.75" w x 12" h. Size of folded clutch: 10.75" w x 7.25" h. There is also a leather zipper pull. Love the size and proportions of leather and fabric.

Bleaching (B)

Remember this post about bleaching? Here is what I did with the fabrics I bleached. ; All the pouches are tryouts for working with two diff materials (bleached linen and vinyl), and the perfect size for a folded pouch. I'm also trying top stitches and diff fabric thicknesses. I'm using an extra one between the outer fabric and the lining to make the bag sturdier. ; I don't like the thickness of the vinyl, it's too thick, even though they come in endless colors and textures. ; I like the blue bag, the size is great (9"w x 7"h folded), and the bleaching is very subtle. ; I'm going to try out some more materials and share my experience.

97 ; 40

These are screen shots of 2 of my knitting patterns on Ravelry that you can get for free, Nae and Excess. I'm so proud to have so many knitters knitting my patterns and enjoying them. ; Every once in a while I'm talking about opening an on line store and selling my bracelets, pouches, bags, and so on. I don't feel ready at the moment, too much is going on right now. I hope to open it soon, and I'll keep sharing my design ideas with you.

Herringbone

Herringbone bracelets in different colors. Leather cord, waxed cotton thread and brass Ghana beads in silver and gold. Work in progress.

Red circles

Flat bottom pouch with leather pull. Pouch is 9.25" wide x 8" high x 2" deep. Fabric is 100% cotton in a soft, natural off-white, hand printed in gray and red. Will be in the store at the end of July.

New materials

New and fun materials to work with. 1 and 2 - Polished cotton ; 3 - Raffia ; 4 to 6 - Pink, gold and brown vinyl. Endless possibilities.

XO

New XO slender pouch with tassel pull. Cross stitch embroidery in magenta on burlap with 100% cotton lining. Pouch is 9.25" wide x 6" heigh. XO pouch will be in the store at the end of July.

WIP

New ideas I'm working on. Embroidered burlap with dark pink floss, and 2 tone crocheted clutches. The burlap will turn into a pouch with embroidery on both sides, and an interesting zipper pull. I'm waiting for the sew on magnets I ordered to finish the clutches. Two more color combos. Both will be in the store in July.

Red knots

I'm working on some new knots idea, I love the red waxed cotton thread with the turquoise beads. ; I hope to open the new store at the end of July, I'll keep you posted.

New

 

Multi-wrap woven bracelet / necklace with brass beads in matte gold and blue waxed cotton thread. The base metal button and adjustable closures measure 32", 33" and 34" in length.

2nd Time Cotton

New yarn, 2nd time cotton by Knit One Crochet Two, in berry, brick, plum, linen and earth (from top to bottom). A blend of recycled cotton (75%) and acrylic (25%). I'm working on a new prototype for the store. Will reveal more details later. ; Remember this post? This is the design I chose to send to the contest. I had to eliminate the whites, Rav accounted white as a 4th color.