Clutches Clutches Clutches!!!

Have you been following me on Instagram??? If so, you know I've been working like a maniac making Clutches! I've been getting orders for them like crazy! I wanted to give a little shout out to those of you who aren't on instagram though.

I've recently decided to make wallets using "The Necessary Clutch" pattern by Emmaline Bags. If you've been wanting a new wallet/clutch feel free to contact me by any means! I'm happy to take custom orders. I love making them and it really helps our little family out with the bills! Our budget has been pretty tight lately and I figured this was a good way to help make ends meet.

So why aren't these on my Etsy? Well, I've been getting so much positive feedback and requests that I really haven't had the time to make extras to list on Etsy. It also helps to avoid extra fees for me and the buyer.

Here are some examples of what I've recently made...

Now, I don't like to duplicate any wallet. So what you see above will be the ONLY one made like that. I'm sorry if you LOVE it but I really want each wallet to be completely unique and special to that owner. Plus...I'm working from my personal stash. I'd like to keep some of my fabric please. I might be able to make an exception on certain prints due to excess yardage available.

If you're interested in a wallet, please email me or leave a comment with your email. We'll discuss colors, styles, fabric designers, & payment info. Thank you all so much!!!

Christmas In July with Sew Lux! Wreath TUTORIAL

Yay! It's my turn today! I'm here as part of the Christmas in July Series with Sew Lux! If you haven't been following along, please check back at the other blogs for their lovely projects! 

I decided to use my bundle of Solstice by Kate Spain and make something "not" quilting related. Fabric has so many uses so I decided on a craft instead! I just LOVE fabric flowers! I remember making some as part of my wedding but with crinkle paper. Time to revisit a favorite past time and show you a beautiful wreath that will be adored by all who see it.

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Here's what you'll need:
-Fat Quarter Bundle of 8 prints
-Foam Wreath
-Hot Glue Gun
-Glue Gun Glue Sticks
-Large Ribbon for hanging (optional)

 Step 1: Iron out all fabrics and fold in half (I fold them selvage to cut or longways)

Step 2: Cut strips with widths ranging between 1.5"-3" (it doesn't have to be perfect, you can use scissors. Rotary cutters and rulers are faster)

Step 3: Fold strip in half

Step 4: Roll the end in (about 1.5" or so is fine. This will be the flower center)

Step 5: This part is a little tricky to explain. You're going to take the fabric and start folding and tucking it in. Keep flipping it like you're twisting it. Dab a little bit of glue every inch or so to keep it together.

Step 6: When you reach the end, just fold it in and glue it to itself. You're all done with the flower!

 Repeat until you get a desired number or flowers!

Step 7: Glue a flowers to your foam wreath one at a time

 Keep them close together to avoid seeing the foam

Completed Wreath!

I hope you enjoyed this quick tutorial! Thanks for stopping in with the Christmas in July Series! Check out all the participating bloggers, follow a tutorial and link up your project for a chance to win some great prizes! Check the Sew Lux Blog post for details!

Retro Rucksack Blog Tour

Yay! It's my turn on the Retro Rucksack Blog Tour! Welcome to my blog if this is your first time here. Have a look around and stay awhile. I've teamed up with Sara of Radiant Home Studio to showcase her great pattern for the Retro Rucksack. 

I gotta tell you that I've never made a bag like this before and was a little nervous to get started in fear that I'd screw it up somehow or another. First, I set out for a great print for the bag. I scored some fabulous Denyse Schmidt County Fair Home Decor fabric and thought it'd be perfect! 

The bag came together nicely and actually fairly quickly. The pattern was clear and easy to understand. The pictures were a huge help whenever I wanted to triple check something.  All in all I had a great time putting this bag together and would recommend the pattern hands down! You can purchase the pattern on Sara's website along with a couple of other great patterns as well! 

Be sure to check out the other blogs and their version of this fabulous bag!

Retro Rucksack Inspiration Tour:

Monday, July 14th Radiant Home Studio || Sweeter Than Cupcakes 
Tuesday, July 15th Quarter Incher || Dandelion Drift 
Wednesday, July 16th Glitter + Wit || EmmylouBeeDoo 
Thursday, July 17th Casa Crafty || Behind the Hedgerow 
Friday, July 18th SewVery || Raspberry Sunshine 
Saturday, July 19th Mia's Creations || Made By Sara 

 

I'm "Makin' It Cute" Today!

How fun are these flower templates from Me and My Sister Designs??? Well, let me tell you! They are adorable! Fat Quarter Shop sent me a pack to try out and I love them! The instructions were very clear and easy to follow. The flowers came together quickly and were so fun to make! It hardest part was choosing the fabric...of course! So here's my version of the little flowers all put together...

Fun right? I thought this would look great on a crochet beanie for my daughter. She loves to wear hats so it was a good match for her :)

Here are some other fun ways to use the flowers. I'm using swap items I've received in the past in case you were wondering.

Add them to a fabric basket to perk up any space

Here they're added to a journal cover

I hope you find a way to use these because they are adorable!

Be sure to visit the other bloggers showcasing their versions today as well. Fat Quarter Shop is being generous enough to giveaway 20 Makin' It Cute Petal Packs so don't forget to enter the giveaway on the Fat Quarter Shop blog The Jolly Jabber to score a set of your own to try! Have fun and good luck!

Christmas in July series featuring Sew Lux Fabric

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Independence Day! I'm sorry I've been MIA lately. The baby has really taken up most of my blogging time. I do have a giveaway planned soon so don't forget to check in from time to time or your blog feed for that. 

When Chrissy from Sew Lux Fabric asked me about participating in their Christmas in July series I agreed almost immediately! I've never really worked on a "Christmas" project before. GASP! Yes it's true folks. I said never. But I'm ready!

I'll be working on a fun tutorial for you using a fab bundle of Kate Spain's Solstice line. You can grab this particular bundle over at Sew Lux Fabric Here AND you can also get 10% any of the featured bundle this week using coupon code NICELIST. Offer is good until 7/13 so hurry up and order!

Here's the Schedule of Events for the Series:

• July 7th - Series Announcement & Bundle Sale
• July 14th - Solstice Wreath Mini Tutorial (See that cute wreath in our series button image? We'll show you how to make it here on the Sew Lux Blog!)
• July 21st - Sewing with Winter Wonderland - Lee of May Chappell
• July 22nd - Sewing with Be Jolly - Chrissy of Sew Lux
• July 23rd - Sewing the Folk Art Holiday - Sarah of Stitching & Bacon AND Megan of Quilt Story
• July 24th - Sewing with 25th & Pine - Tessa of The Sewing Chick AND Tracey of traceyjay quilts
• July 25th - Sewing with Solstice - Christen of Love by Hand AND Stephanie of Quarter Incher
• July 21-August 4th - Linky open to link up your projects
• August 5th - Winner Announced

I sure hope you can join us and sew along! The prizes are going to be so worth it!

• Grand Prize: $50 gift certificate to Sew Lux Fabric, a set of 6 You're Sew Nice cards, and an assortment of three patterns by May Chappell
• 1st Prize: $25 gift certificate to Sew Lux Fabric, a set of 6 You're Sew Nice cards, and a pattern by May Chappell

See you soon!