New Fabrics: Baseball, Ladybugs and Flamingos

Custom Order Hawk Messenger Bag with Padded Netbook compartment

My customer wanted a messenger bag for her husband who is a school teacher. She said he wears Hawaiian shirts, and thought fabric with a surfing theme would work great. She found the fabric she liked and sent it my way. It went perfectly with the brown base fabric.
Great looking bag!
What did they think?

"Dear Karen,
The Wonderful Bag just arrived and he/we love it! So pleased with the quality--thank you again!
Stella & Vinnie"

You can find all the details about this bag in my shop
7/14/09

Joel Dewberry Antler Damask astonishingly beautiful!

I've blogged, before, about some fabrics that are so appealing to me that I could not resist buying them, no matter what. The Zen Charmer, and Zen Tattoo, fabrics by Alexander Henry, come to mind. There are also many Asian fabrics, by Kona Bay, that I can't resist.
Well here's another one. By popular designer Joel Dewberry. He has taken the damask print that incorporates animals, as seen in the Echino line, and turned it into this incredible fabric. The colors, I love the colors, the motifs, well look at it, just look at it!

It's large, I knew it would be, but I had to get it. Maybe a Britta Shopper, maybe one of the new style bags I have in motion, yet to be unveiled. I don't know , what do you think? Do you love it too?
7/10/09

Custom Order Knitting in Public Bags

I had just finished the design for this knitting bag, when I received a custom order request. The customer wanted the sock monkey for herself and the robots as a gift for a friend.
After her friend received the robot KIPster she contacted me. Her son had taken a strong liking to the bag and she decided she would have to get herself another one and let him have the first. She selected another robot print, with a blue background!

Find your perfect Knitting in Public Bag in my shop by clicking here

The Pippa Portfolio

I have quite a few products that exist as patterns, and, maybe one sample. I never seem to find the time to add them to my shop. I've been working on changing that. Today I added the Pippa Portfolio.

To quote the blurb that describes this product in my shop....

"The Pippa was inspired by a customer who loved the graphics on some of my fabrics. She had plenty of purses, and zip bags, but wondered if I could design a larger zippered bag. She reasoned it would be a showcase for the fabrics that had caught her eye and would be great for carrying magazines while traveling. In fact, The Pippa could be used for many travel related purposes, clothes, magazines, important documents, you name it. It’s also a great gift for just about anyone."

I had fun taking pictures for the category page. I have this old Cosmo from November 1956 , what a hoot!
7/8/09

Custom order Morphin Zeldina with matching Sweet Pea mini Wallet and Wallet on a string

In the previous post I talked about customers who found me long ago on eBay. This order was for one of those original customers. I was delighted to get the opportunity to work with her on this custom order.
She has many of my products, but until now, didn't own a Morphin. She wanted a Morphin Zeldina, but added the full panel zippered back pocket option.
She found both of these prints and we worked together to find the perfect layout of the print on the flaps. Already an owner of a Sweet Pea and numerous wallets on strings, she wanted one of each to match the flaps.
The result was pretty special. Both prints worked wonderfully for these products.

Peace Sign and Stars Messenger Bag

I knew this print would work well on a messenger bag. Here it is on a Zeldina Mini Messenger Bag. In my store right now, click here to go there. Also available as a Morphin, so you can remove the flap and replace it with another of your choosing.
And, of course, if you need a larger messenger bag, just ask, I am happy to make one just for you!
Karen

My customers are the best eevahhh! Thank You!

I have some of the most wonderful customers anyone could ask for. Some found me long ago when I first ventured onto the internet via eBay. I wondered if anyone would want to buy my products back then.
Well it turned out they did and, not only that, they came back again and again. They made suggestions, told other people, found me on Etsy when I opened a second shop there. Contacted me directly when they wanted something special. Sent me e-mails about contests, sent me fabrics they found so I could make something just for them. I know about their families and pets. I know about their vacations. I work with them to create birthday gifts and Christmas gifts for their family, friends and spouses.
They heap praise upon me. Not a week goes by that I don't receive an e-mail filled with words that make me feel that my efforts, on their behalf are repaid, time and time again.
For me, that gratitude is priceless. I've learned this little business, is so much more than just a bag making enterprise. It allows me to connect with people all over the world and, provide something sorely lacking in most commercial internet interactions. Some simple kindness and attention to people's needs. Things I hope for when I shop on the web.
I am humbled by the support and appreciation I receive from all of you.
Thank You
Karen

Britta Shopper Tote to match First Lady Michelle Obama's dress

I had this fabric in stock for a while. Slated to make a Britta Shopper Tote. It is outstandingly gorgeous. Then I saw a blog post by the owner of Kona Bay, the company that makes this fabric.
He reported that First Lady, Michelle Obama wore a dress made with this fabric. Check it out, it's wonderful!
You can find my bag, in this print, in my shop right here

New Fabrics, Bees, Fans, and Leaves

Three new prints for your consideration! All would be great for a wide variety of my products, from the small to the large.