So Far, So Good...

Current Stock for Show

 

I'm giving myself one more sewing day, and then I'll be working on signage and display for Sunday. I'm doing pretty well. I've got a few Bryn wallets to make, and a few in a new style that I'm calling the "Kyra Clutch". Then, I'll call it done for this show.

 

Oops

 

I was tripping along in fine form yesterday, and then this happened. The piece I was supposed to sew to the front (on the left side), is still sitting on my sewing table in this picture. The back for another bag got sewn to the wrong front. sigh That meant a little un-sewing was necessary. A slight setback. Sharing to "keep it real".

Handsome's brother is here until Saturday, so I'll be working great guns to finish up the last of my sewing before he leaves. Then, I'll do a mockup display in the dining room so I'm sure what my area will look like at the show. I'm planning to get a lot more accomplished today. Monday will be my day of rest. Gotta run. Have a great day!

Event Crossbody Bags Finished...

Brynwood Event Crossbody Bags

This is just a sampling of my completed Event Crossbody Bags. I've finished twenty two of them for the craft event this month.

Brynwood Event Crossbody Bags

 

I've completed black/silver cork and maroon cork bags (not shown) as well. I think they'll all make a nice selection of colors and prints for my customers. I'm going to move on to the Brynwood Grab & Go bags next, but I may still make music and sports themed Event bags, if I have enough time after completing the others on my list.

Most of the Grab & Go bags are already cut and prepped. I'll see how many I can get done. I'm going to make these in fabric/cork combinations, as well as all cork versions...a little something for every taste. 

Handsome may need to have surgery. We'll find out today. If that's the case, I'll be at the hospital that day with needlework in hand. Working on my small Kathy Schmitz designs will be a good way to spend my "waiting" time.  For now, I'll pray he won't need surgery, and concentrate on my husband's health, as I create more stock for the show.

It's What We Do...

Brynwood Event Bag Parts

 

All of these should be completed by now, but more important matters took precedence this past weekend. In our home, God is first, family second, and work (or play) come third.

 

Handsome got sick on Thursday, and we first thought it was flu (or food poisoning from a grocery store sandwich). It became apparent in the wee hours of Saturday morning, he was much more ill than that. We agreed that he should go to the hospital to find out what was going on.

 

It turns out that he had the same issue he had last December, and he was admitted to the hospital that morning. He'll be there - supported by the hospital - in hopes he won't require surgery. In the meantime, I'm praying; going back and forth between the farmhouse and the hospital; and working in the studio when I can.

He'll be there at least through today, and perhaps he'll be able to come home tomorrow. That's certainly our wish. I don't like him away from me, and he doesn't like being in the hospital (no kidding!)

In the meantime, I'll work on these as I'm able, and hope to get them finished soon. I still have a number of other bags to make for the craft event on November 18th, so I'd better set up a schedule to get them all done.

We'll get Handsome well again, but while he's getting better, I'll change my itinerary because (as we always say to each other), "It's what we do.".

Prepping...

Brynwood Needleworks - Strap Tabs

 

Now that my prototype is finished to my satisfaction, I'm ready to set up all the pieces and parts to sew them "production-style". 

 

Brynwood Needleworks - Handbag Parts

 

I spent the day cutting, sewing and organizing all the components, so I can sew - start to finish - when next I sit down at my machines. Once I cut all the zippers and add their pulls, I'll sew the end tabs on them and then I'll begin my assembly sewing.

 

Today, I've got nephews here to help move our basement wood supply out to the wood shed. We sold the wood burner in the basement, so there's no need to keep the wood inside now. We'll have a full shed for lighting campfires out in the fire pit instead. 

 

I'm looking forward to having the cleared out space in our old cistern to turn into a storage room for canned goods and canning supplies. We'll spend the winter setting up that area. Slowly, but surely. No need to rush, after all.

I'll get back to sewing soon enough, and when I do, I'll be banging out bags like crazy. (I have 25 of these bags nearly prepped!) When those are finished, I only have about six other designs to get made up...in multiples...for the craft show! I'll be sure to share them with you as I get them done. 

 

I'm having a great time planning everything. I bought the supplies for my "checkout stand" and will probably put it together later tomorrow, and I'll likely do a dry setup in the garage before I do the actual setup at the school gymnasium location. I want to make sure it's all going to work, after all, and yes, I'll take pictures of that to share with you, as well. I guess I'd better get busy. Lots to do before I sleep!

My Latest Design...

Brynwood Needleworks' Newest Design "Event Crossbody Bag"

 

My latest design will be debuted at the craft show where I'll be vending in November. I made the prototype yesterday, and will be making more for the show.

 

This is the Brynwood "Event Crossbody Bag". With the clear main section, this bag is perfect for carrying to sporting events, concerts, or anywhere that requires a transparent carryall. It has a convenient crossbody strap, and will come in cork fabric/vinyl, and cotton fabric/vinyl, unlined combinations. At approximately 10" x 10", it's also a perfect size to carry keys, tickets, cash, cellphone, and anything else you may need. They'll retail for $45.00.

If you're local, the show will be on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the Kewaskum Elementary School Gymnasium, in Kewaskum, Wisconsin. The show is from 9 am - 3 pm. One day only! Mark your calendar, and plan to come and see me! 

I'm going to be pretty busy between now and then, creating stock for the show. It's going to be fun!