New Quilted Tote Bags

This turquoise and chocolate tote with embroidered butterfly

is pieced, quilted and structured with a sturdy interfacing.

The butterfly is embroidered on chocolate brown ultrasuede.

The tote has a magnetic closure and ultrasuede binding.

The handles are about 36" long.

I love how it sits perfectly on my shoulder.

How will I part with this bag???

The padded pocket is about 8" x 12".

The entire bag is approximately 12" x 16" x 4".

There is also a strap sewn into the lining with a D-ring

that the matching wallet will clip to. 

Not bad for my first try quilting and first try making a tote!

Budgeting Bags for Mom: SHARE, SAVE, FUN, FOOD

If you are a mom who needs Budgeting Bags,

look here for fabric samples that I have in stock.

I have been busy taking photos of more of my fabric stash.

When the post is complete, I will link it here.

This fabric is so beautiful. 

The black, gold, and teal is called Festive Trimmings from Hoffman.

I have a little more if you want some of your own...

Fabric Choices

I am attempting to catalogue the fabrics I have available for Budgeting Bags.

Click on one of the photos to see them much clearer.

Black, Gold, and Teal.

I was able to find one more fat quarter of the floral with gold in this photo.

Here is a Taupe, Black, and White stripe.

Here are some of the Red, White, and Black. 

Red and Coffee Cream Paisley

Red and a Blue/Yellow/Orange/Red print that makes me almost want to weep with joy.

Blue Floral

Fun Blue, Yellow, and Green.

Coffee.  No need to say more.

Lavender and Gold.

A New Purse is Supposed to Make a Girl Happy

So happy, in fact, that you want to immediately go places.

NOT stand around having your picture taken.

You will gladly pose for pictures in your new dress.

And blush a little when you remember the other day.

Sometimes, a new purse can make you wildly happy.

Happy enough to play peek-a-boo!

A new purse can finish off the perfect Easter outfit.

But you won't stay still for too long. There are still places to go!!

These purses are custom versions of the Bliss Jaunt. Each Bliss bag is designed, embroidered and sewn with fanciful cotton prints and Ultrasuede by The Blissful Stitcher. Each one is limited edition and sometimes one of a kind. There are several in my etsy shop.

Photos used with permission.

A view of the interiors:

I Am Taking Requests

Someone (you know who you are) said red ribbon would be nice.
I agree. :)

Another someone (again, no need to name names) said pink.
Pink is in the works.

For now, here are two finished monograms:

This Green selection sold in 35 minutes after placing it on etsy.
I have been giggling happily about that ever since.

This applique is of the traditional ilk. The butterfly was added to complete this custom item.

Please feel free to suggest your favorite color combination.

I'll do what I can.