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Month: February 2023

February 8, 2023
Kathy
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Jungle Tote Bag

Posted in Fresh From My Sewing Machine, Peeking Behind the Seam, and Sewing: Finished Bags & Pouches

This awesome extra large tote bag is my newest creation. I love the vibrant colors of this fabric. The bag is a generous 16 x 12 x 5 inches – perfect for beach, work, daycare, travel, and everyday.

The print is very large on this fabric and the animals were quite spread out. Large pockets allowed me to bring the focus on the animals and still have some hidden animals around the bag. One side has a tiger pocket and the other side has the zebra pocket.

There is a zipper panel closure. I like the zipper panels because not only do they close the bag with a zipper, but they also let you open the zipper wide and use the bag as an open tote bag.

Inside is lined with green and white striped cotton fabric. A large zipper keeps your wallet and valuable hidden. There are large slip pockets and several more elastic pockets.

This beautiful & sturdy zipper tote bag is already posted on my shop. In fact it is on sale at the moment!

February 7, 2023
Kathy
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Miniature White Lily Painting

Posted in Art Work, and Peeking Behind the Easel

Just in time for Easter, here is my newest painting! This pretty little white lily painting measures 5 x 3 inches. Perfect for tabletops, shelves, mantels and even an Easter basket.

The lily is painted on a gallery wrapped miniature canvas. It stands on it’s own, and can be wired to hang on a small nail or thumbtack as well.

I used reference photos from a trip to my favorite place to see flowers: Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. I took a number of photos of white lilies, and Easter lilies in full bloom. I just love the look of the soft elegant white petals against the dark green leaves. I used the same idea in this painting with the black background to recreate that contrast. I used layers of gray and white, and a touch of purple for the petals and blue greens for the leaves. This beautiful miniature artwork can be found listed on my Etsy art shop: Sibstudio.

February 3, 2023
Kathy
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New Music Crossbody Bag

Posted in Fresh From My Sewing Machine, and Sewing: Finished Bags & Pouches

This fun and one of kind crossbody bag is finished and listed on my Etsy shop. I love this music fabric! The shades of gray instruments on black cotton has a sophisticated jazz feel. I paired it with black faux leather to give the bag an upscale feel.

I chose silver hardware to match the grays in the fabric and give the bag a little pizzazz. This is a nice size bag – 14 x 10.5 x 45 – perfect for work, travel, everyday.

I like to have some fun with the insides of my bags. I used musical notes and chords fabric to keep with the theme of the bag. There are 2 large zipper pockets, and 2 more slip pockets.

A zipper panel and a fun G cleft zipper pull make this bag practical and fun. I really enjoyed making this bag and loved the way it turned out. Enjoy!