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September 18, 2021
Kathy
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New Wristlets & Clutches Available

Posted in Sewing: Finished Bags & Pouches

7 new smartphone wristlets and clutches are now available on my SibStudioSewig Etsy shop. The photo above features a tray of 3 new wristlets and 2 new clutches.

From left to right: A black satiny polyester with bright red roses and flowers. It has a satin feel & look, but the durability of polyester. Next is a coral and white swirls with adorable. bumblebees. Third is white trumpet lilies or Easter lilies on dark gray cotton.

The fourth is a clutch with beautiful silvery pink flowers on black scuba fabric. Scuba fabric is a durable synthetic fabric with a satin feel. The last one is also a clutch with all of your favorite chemistry terms and drawings. Perfect for the STEM student as well as chemist and scientists.

July 19, 2021
Kathy
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Summer Pinecones

Posted in Reference Photos

Our pine trees are loaded with growing pinecones. They are still greenish and the scales are still closed up.

The birds and wildlife seem think they are delicious if they fall to the ground. I have seen the center stalk of the pine cone with all the scales devoured.

It’s fun to have reference photos of the difference stages of the pinecones growth. The basic shape remains the same. I probably would not paint the pine cones with the scales closed up, but I would definitely use these reference photos for composition and the lighting.

If you want to use my reference photos, feel free to with proper credit please 🙂

July 16, 2021
Kathy
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Raspberries in the Wild

Posted in Reference Photos

We have thorny raspberries bushes popping up all along the edges of the walkways in the neighborhood. I got a few photos before the birds noticed them too.

I am guessing that these are black raspberries since several managed to turn black before the birds got to them.

When taking reference photos of plants or flowers, I try to get a photo of the leaves as well. These beautiful raspberries may show up in future paintings.

July 9, 2021
Kathy
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Newest Tote Bag: Watermelons

Posted in Sewing: Finished Bags & Pouches

I just listed this beauty on my Etsy shop yesterday evening. Bright and cheerful watermelon slices makes for the perfect summer tote bag. Big and roomy to fit all your needs: 14 x 15 x 6.25 inches.

I always add lots of pockets to my tote bags so they are really practical as well as fun. This bag had 2 large outer pockets and 5 more inside.

There is a zipper panel closure so you can close of the bag as well as leave it opened up wide, depending on your needs.

I really like the fabric – so pretty and summery, yet nice and sturdy for actual use.

You can find this cheery bright large watermelon tote bag at my shop: SibStudioSewing on Etsy

June 29, 2021
Kathy
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New Crossbody Tote Bag

Posted in Sewing: Finished Bags & Pouches

I’ve been continuing to experiment with sizes and features of my crossbody tote bag. I am always tweaking and changing a design based on customer’s suggestions, buyer’s custom orders, what I see women carrying while people watching, or sometimes just looking at a fabric can give me an idea.

I have a new crossbody tote bag listed on my SibStudioSewing Etsy shop. This new one has some new bells & whistles.

This size is similar to my other bags, 14 x 11 inches. and has the adjustable crossbody strap and as well as easy to carry handles. There are always lots of pockets inside & outside for practical, everyday use. A zipper closure is a must for most of my customers.

I added the pretty feature of the zipper cover on the front zipper pocket. I saw that on another bag and thought that was such a nice feature to give the bag a clean finished look.

I also added pretty sewn in fabric tabs for holding the rings for the strap. It also gives the bag a more polished look.

This bag has feet at the bottom of the bag to keep it off the ground when you set it down. I often use faux leather so the bag can be kept clean even when it is set down. But, sometimes, I like the look of a fabric bag and the feet are a great addition to help keep the fabric clean.

Feel free to check out the new crossbody bag on my Etsy sewing shop: SibStudioSewing.