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Weekly Recap - 9/23/13 - 9/29/13

Padded Camera Pouch

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The weekly recap post didn't get done yesterday, and I almost skipped it altogether.  But this morning seems like a good time to take a look back.  Here is what happened (possibly in random order):

I took a custom order for a Padded Camera Pouch (pic at top), and it's been a while since I've sewn these pouches.  First I made a small one in chambray and a sweet vintage reproduction fabric from Lecien (maybe?):

The first reminder to clean your sewing machine was sent.  This is an email list you can join and to get a reminder message once per month.  Enter your email in the box at the top of the left column and select the Clean Your Machine list. 

The email mentioned cleaning your iron, which is something I did do, and it was a good thing.  Check out how much stuff was on my iron, and it had been cleaned fairly recently!

P.S. Iron-Off is awesome.  It's available at most fabric stores. 

One of the patchwork coasters was washed.  I wanted to make sure the edges don't curl up, and was really happy to see it came out nice and flat.  Here it is right out of the dryer:

Then I sewed the Padded Camera Pouch for the custom order.  It turned out so pretty in these two fabrics:

Some adorable bears were sewn:

Then I made this Pleated Wristlet and added some mushroom top buttons to the front:

This is the medium size with a modification--all corners are boxed with 3" seams. 

The exterior fabric is Essex cotton/linen fabric and the lining is a cotton lawn print called London Calling.  Both are from Robert Kaufman.  The buttons are made from the lining fabric.

A bunch of buttons were also pressed...

Some buttons have sold recently--including some of these stitched ones--and more button parts arrived in the mail, so I was feeling motivated. 

Finally, on Saturday I went out with a friend, and while we were out I stumbled across something I'd never, ever seen before, and had no idea such a thing existed.  When I spotted it, it was one of those "WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE!?!?!" moments.  It is exactly what I need for something very specific.  Stay tuned to find out what this magical thing is...

Oh, and some button top brads were also made:

Floral Retro Vintage Fabric

Floral Retro Vintage Fabric available at Mirjam Theresa

Sample Sale - Scrappy Patchwork Coaster 13-2 (Sold)

Patchwork Coaster 13-2 is available today to a good home. Sold - Thanks!

I look at these and don't quite know what it is that makes them work.  Some of them don't work that well!  Haha...if you are following along, you might see a number skipped here and there.

This one works though.  It's one of my favorites.  I think it's that turquoise DS print and the tiny snippet of Vera's Garden along the left side. 

Here is the back: 

Destash Fabric - 3 Ounce Scrap Bags (Sold)

Some 3 ounce scrap bags are available today. Sold out - Thanks! I'm clearing out to make room for some new things that are happening.

These have some good stuff in them--lots of prints that can't be found in the fabric stores anymore, some Japanese, flowers, dots, animals, etc.  They are all cotton prints.

Sample Sale - Scrappy Patchwork Coaster 13-1 (Sold)

A few of the round coasters will be available as samples. 

These are numbered for reference, so the first one of 2013 (13-1) is the first sample today. Sold - thank you! I have some textile art projects come up, so I've been into signing and numbering things lately.  :0]

Here is the back:

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Sample Sale - Little Red Clutch (Sold)

Today this small clutch is available as a sample. Sold - Thanks!

It is the same basic design as the Messenger Bag, with two pockets--one on the exterior front and one inside.  There isn't a pattern for this one.

The exterior is upholstery material and the lining is cotton.  It measures 7" at the widest point x 5" high.

-- Sold --