Hello, Yellow

Who wears bright yellow denim shorts? Nobody! That's why they got cut up and made into a bag! Not so great for shorts, but the perfect compliment for this sunny floral print, which came from a skirt. 

New style

This one has a loooooong strap, so you can wear it crossed over - almost like a messenger bag but still kind of in the shape of a purse. Brown with a floral print on the outside, and a green paisley-ish print with pockets on the inside. I'm going to try a few more of these..

Peace, Love and a cute beach bag

This bag used to be the cutest pair of cargo pants - with butterfly and flower stitching and even the word "LOVE" embroidered in a couple places. Only problem was, they never fit me quite right. I tried to stretch them, pull them, etc., but they didn't have any pockets on the rear, and that's kind of not a good look if you ask me. They've been hanging in my closet for about 5 years now - 'bout time they got cut up, don't you think?!?

Brown Beauty

I can't remember where I got this brown floral print, but I know I've had it for a while, just waiting for the right inspiration. The additional finds of some complementary brown materials completed the idea and here's the result.

Bye bye, cute skirt

I remembered the 'before' picture this time. Not a great picture but you can kind of tell what a cute skirt it was.  I got it at the thrift store and would have kept it for myself, but seeing how I don't generally wear skirts, except for special occasions..... I cut it up!!! 

Special Order

This bag was made by special request.... It's a 'second edition' of a previous bag that was very popular, but it's still one of a kind, with lots of its own unique qualities. 

This one's for me!

I needed a new summer purse, so this baby's mine! This was a skirt originally (darn, forgot the 'before' picture again) but the pattern just screamed summer purse. I really liked the pleats at the top so I worked them into the design. I've been carrying it for a few weeks now and it works. I'll be making some more of this style - I have some good fabric that I'm excited to work with, and I'm off this week, so let's get to it!

Mark your calendars for the Ridge Show!

We've been accepted to this year's Ridge Fine Art & Handmade Wares Show where we'll feature our handmade bags. The show is November 21 and 22; 6-9pm Friday and 10-5 Saturday. This is the perfect opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done and buy handmade from Michigan artists. More details to come, but in the meantime, you can read about it by clicking here, and then on the "Ridge Show" tab on the left.