Got The Sewing Bug Again

I just wish I had more initiative to sew more often. Tons of material pile up in my cupboard with patterns to make clothing but the 'bug' is just not there at the moment.
Anyway i had an idea of making little coin purses for the girls at work and fill them with chocolate coins for Christmas. We always give each other a small gift.

They are so easy to make. I actually purchased the instructions from another Etsy seller, she even puts pictures and makes it look so easy. You can check out her goodies at http://whatsewever.etsy.com
Well this is the first few and then I may make myself a handbag. If the bug expands a bit!!!

Marvellous Mouse Designs

MMD designs handcrafted totes and apparel. She describes her designs as "Retro-inspired creations with a modern twist". Pretty nice stuff I must say. Her inspiration and craft history can be found on her facebook. I love the fact that she was taught to sew by her grandmother on a hand-cranked Singer machine.

E-books are also for sale in MMD's Etsy shop and more items, not just totes, can be found at her blog shop. Check out the Wave Tee with Swarovski Crystals hand sewn on it which is part of her Spring/Summer collection due to be launched in March 2008. I can't wait for the rest!!! Good Luck MMD.

Sold In Hours

As you can see by my last post these items were listed Saturday night. I woke today to find them sold to a fellow Etsian who happens to be another sort of bag lady, offering e-books to make the bags I love. Bags so addicted to bags almost as good as Gloria Jeans Coffee!!

My First Etsy Treasury

I just couldn't believe it. Just sitting at the computer looking through Etsys' treasuries. I had just popped onto the forum when a thread came up saying treasury low. I just had to go back. I should have been getting ready for work. Couldn't resist waiting and then it came, that little box. YAHOO. My first Etsy treasury. 30 minutes is all I had to get this set up and get ready for work.
Here is the link to my treasury ......
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=26317

I am so excited. I hope someone gets a sale.

The Bag Ladies

Sorry about the title just couldn't help it. I so have a soft spot for bags, bags and more bags. I can't seem to be able to resist shoes either.

Just look at these 2 adorable bags. How I have contained myself I do not know!! :-) These ladies both have stores on www.etsy.com .

These bags both have romantic in the descriptions. I totally agree. And so feminine. Just think of yourself out on a Spring morning with one of these on your shoulder.

The larger picture is a Pretty Romantic Shabby and Chic Tote. It is made from Laura Ashley and Rachel Ashwell fabric.

The smaller bag is described as Romantic Hearts Mini Messenger. Made from cotton and lined with a lightweight batting.

Just click on the descriptions to link yourself to their Etsy shops. Handbags are just the start, check out the other items in theses stores. Hopefully someone in my family may see these and put them away for Xmas. Wishing!