Category Archives: sewing

Hurrah for hats!

Posted on February 17, 2011 by admin

I’ve been working away on the knitting project bag and also on a needle roll and will post about my progress soon. I’m planning to put a clear fronted pocket in the interior of the bag and decided to hold … Continue reading →

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Mine, all mine!

Posted on January 17, 2011 by admin

I’ve been planning to make myself a new bag for weeks now and finally did it! Of course, I made myself a bag recently, using a new design I had sketched out over Christmas, but I still wanted something dark … Continue reading →

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Latest custom orders

Posted on January 9, 2011 by admin

A belated happy new year to you all! After a lovely, peaceful family Christmas, everyone is content to get back into a normal routine. New year, new projects, new goals. It is going to be a great year! This first … Continue reading →

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Curved bottom sling bag

Posted on October 12, 2010 by admin

This is the new bag style I have been working on. I have made gussetted sling bags in the past, but was keen to work out a more streamlined version. This style is great for showcasing a favourite fabric and … Continue reading →

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Hat fest

Posted on October 4, 2010 by admin

You may or may not know that I am rather fond of hats and will wear one at the slightest opportunity. Thanks to the wonderful Nicole Mallalieu in Melbourne, Australia, I am now able to make one of a kind … Continue reading →

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Function and fun in one

Posted on August 11, 2010 by admin

I was recently contacted by a lady overseas who wanted a bag made for her sister in eastern Canada, as a birthday gift. After much discussion I set to work making a bag which has, I think, fit the bill … Continue reading →

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Pattern review

Posted on July 9, 2010 by admin

I have bought a couple of patterns from the lovely Nikki Mallalieu of You Sew, Girl and I’m taking part in her Review Round-Up Competition. This review is for her adult hat pattern. If there is interest in this as … Continue reading →

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Woodgrain messenger bag

Posted on June 6, 2010 by admin

I have been wanting to start making bags for men to broaden my experience and my product range, even though, thus far, there hasn’t been much demand. I figure, make it and they will come! I recently made a messenger … Continue reading →

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Yoga mat bag

Posted on May 19, 2010 by admin

I have just started a restorative yoga class to help me restore some core stability after my back injury last year. Of course, this was a perfect excuse for a new project! I have been wanting to try making a … Continue reading →

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First masculine bag

Posted on May 13, 2010 by admin

Obviously, most of my bag orders are from women, but I have just completed by first order for a young man. He is very artistic and likes to carry his supplies with him, so I designed a unique messenger bag … Continue reading →

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