The Reveal. Fresh from the Garden

I am so excited!
Here is a glimpse of my new line of women's accessories that will launch March 2nd...
"Fresh from the Garden"

I have created a line of clutches, handbags, totes and zip pouches that are entirely hand painted, free form quilted and designed exclusively by me.

Each piece will highlight a bright and beautiful bloom that is both bright and unique and completely hand painted and hand appliqued.

Please stay tuned....the entire line will launch on March 2nd and can be found in my Etsy store.

Studio News - April 8th 2011

Okay, so you make women's purses.

What do you make for men?

These are the questions I hear all of the time.

My early sewing career was with a local men's suit factory.

I started in sleeves and worked my way into custom tailoring.

It was a wonderful way to learn fashion, sewing and design.

So, yes I create for men. I just haven't done so in a few years.

With that said...

I received a wonderful opportunity this week to create a set of bow ties for a wedding party.

The bride was not seeing what she envisioned....go figure.

So, with my pencil and sketchbook in hand I began to create something I haven't ventured to do in quite a few years. (We wont say how many kids)

Below is a quick studio pic of the final product.

Of course yours truly cant just slap a sticker on it and call it a day.

He goes full bore with instructions. Dork!

The fabric is actually quite nice.

Soft crepe linen with a tangerine geometric pattern.

Studio News - April 4th 2011

They have finally hatched! The Spring Fling Clutch!

I wanted to create a clutch that was inspired by the colors of Spring....with a kick!

These brightly colored fabric combinations create the illusion of what it would be like to be inside a bag of jelly beans!

My ode to Spring....

Made of a rich spring cotton fabric and lined with a sweet corresponding cotton.

Accessorized with a silk Gerber daisy pin.

Dimensions:

8"x 3" purse frame

9" wide at bottom

5" long

2" gusset

This is the perfect accessory for an evening out, a bridesmaid gift,

or even a lovely accessory to a Spring dance.....

Discount on quantities of 4 or more.

Studio News - March 3rd 2011

It's Friday and I'm already working on my weekend schedule in the studio.

Several wedding clutches and laptop bags just waiting to take a ride on my sewing machine.

I'm hoping the sun is good to me this weekend as I have many new bags to add to my lovely Etsy Store!

I was handed a wonderful opportunity to create a tote based on the characters from the Wizard of Oz.

I have been sketching and sketching and I think Ive come up with the right concept.

My thought is to have Dorothy and her trio of friends skipping down the yellow brick road on the front side.

On the back side have them heading toward the beautiful emerald city. I plan to hide little elements such as the witch, toto and the ruby slippers throughout the bag. This is a work in progress.Stay tuned.