This post is part of the series 10 Tips for Better Handmade Bags We love bags with many pockets. Is there something better than a bag with many pockets? YES, a bag with many EXTERIOR pockets! I love to easily find what I need, without opening the bag. Sometimes the pockets are part of the design and they are not only functional. (see this bag and this bag and this bag). No … [Read more...]

This post is part of the series 10 Tips for Better Handmade Bags A bag without pockets is a bad idea. Unless it is just a grocery bag, every bag deserves at least one pocket. Inside pockets are something we are happy to stitch in a hurry to finish a bag. Usually we prepare the fabric for pocket, place it on the lining and stitch on three sides. It's not a bad thing but we could do … [Read more...]

A secret project. Don't you hate it when you hear this? Please forgive me, it's the first time in the last 2-3 years. Sure I have things to do, like to quilt it, but I needed a little break. I saw Robert Kaufman releases 32 new colors of Kona cotton; they will have 303 colors! I love my two big boxes of Kona, I took the time to count them; I can't believe I have almost 100 colors (many … [Read more...]

It's so easy to shop fabric for bags. And much cheaper than fabric for quilts! All I need is two fabrics, usually a total of 1.5 yards. So when new collections arrive and I have a moment when I forget about my growing stash, I buy some. So here are a few of my new favorite prints. This summer I plan to sew a lot of bags. Heather Bailey - "Up parasol" Jeni Baker - "Dreamin Vintage" Kitty … [Read more...]

Do you buy Ikea fabric ? Here is the latest addition to my stash. A medium weight cotton. I thought to use them for the back of some decorative pillows I want to sew.   This weight works great for bags too. For the bag below I paired it with a Decovil light interfacing and I loved it. They would be perfect as lining for bags too. Below there is a heavyweight cotton. I made these bags … [Read more...]

I started a new quilt. My sister Nina was patient enough to cut out half inch pieces and play with them on a grid. I LOVE my collection of solid fabric! Geta … [Read more...]

I love beautiful prints on anything. And I am addicted to mugs and tins. These are a few things I  came back with from Vienna. I will gladly go again there for a few more :) I found the perfect things to put in them! So why do you do when you want to try something new? Like Aurifil 12wt ? You would (should) buy a spool. Not me! First, I bought a color card - just to be sure that I will … [Read more...]