Be there or be SQUARE!

At next Saturday's Ridge Show, I'll be able to accept credit cards for the very first time, thanks to a handy little gadget called the Square. Cash, of course, is always accepted - but no worries if you run out. Barring any problems with the wi-fi, Studio23 will be good to go! Click the link above for more info about the show. It's Saturday, November 16, from 10am - 5pm. Hope to see you there.

And the best party guest award goes to.....

YOU...when you bring your host a bottle of wine in one of these fancy wine bags! Made from a soft silky burlap and lined with pretty prints, you'll be the hit of the party when you hand this to your hostess. She'll never notice the $2 bottle of wine inside.

These are coming with me to the Ridge Fine Art and Handmade Wares Show on Saturday, November 16. See you there!

RIDGE SHOW Saturday, November 16th

Click for more info about the show

Pouch Crazy

I love making these pouches because they're quicker to make than some of my bigger purses - which means I get to play with more fabric! These make great make-up bags, or another good idea - a friend of mine uses one to transfer her essentials when she changes from one purse to another. They sit flat with approximately a 4x5 inch bottom, and the zipper opening is about 9 inches. oh and p.s. they each have a pretty little glass bead for a zipper pull.

Reorganized, Reenergized and Re-inspired!

Cleaned out 4 bags worth of fabric I don't want/need anymore. All set to donate to a wonderful cause.

Stacked all my keeper fabric nice and perty so I can see it.

Scored some GREAT new stuff from a designer's stash at a local garage sale. So excited to get started on new stuff!

New Market Bag

My new obsession - the market bag. How cute is the pattern on this one? Roosters, cows, pigs and goats, oh my! You can buy this bag on my etsy page.

To market, to market....

Introducing the new Studio23 Market Bag. Designed with shopping in mind, I modeled this bag after my favorite reusable bag from Trader Joe's. No offense TJ's, but why not carry this instead of one of those plasticky ones! This will hold a good amount of bounty, whether it's a trip to the farmer's market, the grocery store, or to carry stuff to a party. And how 'bout those cute rabbits? Buy this bag here.

 

Here's What's New

 Find this and a few others on my etsy page

Happy Holidays!

Just finished up this year's events with the annual home party at my sister's house... this was our 5th? 6th? 7th? I can't remember... but it's always a fun evening with lots of laughs and good people. The past two years we've added the fine art of Kim Rhoney and the soy candles and other products from Green Daffodil. It's become our own little art show and it's a fun night to look forward to.

Now it's time to figure out what's next for the new year... more shows? different products? more etsy? ?????  My immediate plan is to get some things up on my etsy site, because I actually have WAY more than what is listed - I'm just short on time to get it all photographed and posted. But stay tuned!

Thank you to everyone who has supported me the past year - I really appreciate it!!! Hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!

'Tis the Season

Just finished these wine totes for a home party I'm doing in a couple weeks. Perfect for bringing a bottle of your favorite beverage to a holiday party. Cheers!

Thank you, Ridge Friends!

I want to thank everyone who came to the Ridge Fine Art and Handmade Wares Show last Saturday - friends that I already know and those I just met. I don't know if it's official, but I heard I got 5th place in the Peoples' Choice votes out of 20+ artists, which is pretty cool. And the best compliment is when an experienced sew-er tells me that I do nice work, which I heard a couple times. So, thank you very much!!! Here's part of my display in case you missed it....

A Colorful Weekend

Here's what I did this weekend... a bunch of wristlet key chains, more zip pouches and even a couple pillows. I love all the colors!

Key Fobs and Pouches

My prep continues for the 14th Annual Ridge Fine Art and Handmade Wares Show. I'm working on some smaller stuff right now, like these colorful wristlet key fobs. I've been using one for years now and I promise you it's much easier to find your keys when they're hanging from one of these.

Also, I've made a bunch of these cute little zipper pouches. These big-mouth bags are perfect for your make-up and other essentials. I'll have plenty of both products to choose from at the show. Think stocking stuffers!

The show is Saturday, November 17 and you can get all the scoop here.

New patches

Mark your calendars for the Ridge Show

Saturday, November 17th in Ferndale, MI.
Click the graphic for complete info!

Check me out on Etsy!

Those who know and sell on etsy I'm sure would agree that a successful shop takes a LOT of attention and upkeep - that's why I've resisted it for so long, after giving it a quick (lame) try several years ago. But then I thought, wait - why does it have to be all or nothing? I still can't devote as much time as I'd like, but that doesn't mean I should do nothing at all. So here we go - I'm back on etsy again! And, I most definitely didn't expect it, but I got a SALE pretty quick! I took that as a sign that it was meant to be that I try again. I'm building my inventory slowly but surely.... so check back often! Click here to visit my shop. Oh, and here's the bag that I sold, which now has a home in St. Augustine, FL!

Shopping the Berkley Art Bash

I decided at the beginning of the year that I would take a little break and not apply to the Berkley Art Bash. Now that the time is here (tomorrow - more details in a minute), I'm still okay with that decision, but I am missing the excitement of being involved in this really fun event. But I do plan to go and it'll be nice to have the time to shop all the cool stuff that's there. Some of the artists I'm looking forward to seeing and shopping are Daisy Chains, Green Daffodil, Mary Pritchard and Courtney Fischer; and then the sidewalk sales at Catching Fireflies, Yellow Door Artists Market and City Style. I'll have to do a little more research and add to my list to make sure I see everyone.

The Bash is Saturday, June 9, from 10-6 on 12 Mile Road in downtown Berkley. See you there.

Ready for Spring!

Specially made for N

Special Order for G