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Brand New Bag

Colleen — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:00:02 +0000

I’ve had this idea for a new bag floating around in my head for a while. I’ve gone back and forth on so many aspects of it. Yesterday I finally made up my mind and made it a reality! (Plus, I was kind of waiting for my shipment of Aviary 2 by Joel Dewberry to arrive before I made it.) It’s so very summery! Plus, it’s not quite as big as the last one I was carrying, but still big enough… right now it’s packed with my Stephanie, my Monica, my iPad, Weekend Sewing, two novels, my camera, and the rest of my miscellaneous purse stuff (you know, gum, headphones, inhaler, etc.) and there would still be plenty of room for a diaper and wipes – essential when I go out with the kids.

Of course, I finished it at about midnight-thirty this morning, so I couldn’t really go out and take great pictures. But sitting here staring at it, I had to snap a little something to share. I will do a real photo shoot hopefully tomorrow and get it listed in the shop, which needs some major updating.

Now, it’s all about finding a name for her… any ideas?

Second style

Colleen — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:22:56 +0000

Here’s another bag for the not so froufy. Okay, I know that froufy isn’t really a word, but I had to have something to describe my sister. She’s not in to all the frills and girly (froufy) things. I designed this handbag style with her in mind. (Of course, the fabrics I used on this one are just too froufy for her, so I’m carrying this one around!)

The Chloe

I’ve decided my bag styles need names. So I present “Chloe” to you. Chloe is simple, yet stylish. She tapers from 16″ at the top to 11″ at the bottom. Perfect for those of us who throw everything into their bag and lose it all at the bottom. She has plenty of room, yet manages to keep everything within reach. With three inside pockets (including a zippered pocket for things you want to keep secret) it’s easy to keep Chloe organized. Two slash pockets make it easy to keep your cell phone, keys, or whatever you need close at hand. She has a 6″ gusseted bottom and 22″ straps. A snap closure keeps all your belongings where they belong.

Chloe inside