patchwork bag

This bag was an early birthday gift for my niece who is turning 9 in a few weeks.

It is slightly wider than the other tote bags I've made in the past...I figured she could use it for more things if it were slightly larger. I used a variety of scrap fabrics, pieced them together, added some interfacing for sturdiness & some triple reinforced handles for durability. I embellished the bag with a silk flower and a few sporadic buttons in various colors...

and there you have it...a personal, handmade birthday gift that she loved!

oilcoth bags

I completed a few oilcloth zippered pouches recently & sent them off to my cousin as part of a very belated birthday gift. I can't seem to have enough of these little bags. They are perfect for the summer to throw in a beach bag or diaper bag, and great to throw toiletries in so they don't leak all over my suitcase! They are easily rinsed out in the sink & reused over & over again! 

take me to the beach...or anywhere...

 These are great bags for toting around just about anything you can think of. They are sturdy, can be easily cleaned, and are cute to boot. I embellished the purple one with a huge silk flower, and plenty of hanging ribbons and fabrics. The blue one was adorned with handmade ruffle flowers.

A great blend of practicality, functionality & beauty...