This Project Is Finished...

Brynwood Needleworks - Corgi Tote and Wallet

I'm really happy with the way they turned out!

Brynwood Needleworks - Corgi Tote and Wallet

I posted the images on my FaceBook page so Corgi friends who may or may not make it to the Florida Corgi Picnic can see the set. The response has been nicely enthusiastic. (whew!)

I'm told that they'll be putting the set up for auction, rather than raffle.  I just hope they raise a lot of money for CorgiAid!

I'm going to add a listing in my Etsy shop for custom orders for these - or other breeds - as desired by customers. You can visit my shop by clicking this link.

Now, to finish that pair of socks!

Number Thirty Two...

Brynwood Needleworks - #32 Corgi Picnic Wallet

I finished my thirty second wallet yesterday. This one is a donation to the Florida Corgi Picnic in November. Proceeds will benefit the CorgiAid charity.

Brynwood Needleworks - #32 Corgi Picnic Wallet

Not only does it have the usual interior security tab (with a snap closure), wrist strap, shoulder strap and key fob, I now add a special lining that protects credit cards with the new WI-FI chip from hackers and signal thieves. All of my wallets created after September 1st have this extra protection.

Brynwood Needleworks - Threads

Funny story: I was nearly finished with the wallet, with only sewing up the side gussets as my last step when I realized I had only inches of thread left. I looked through ALL my spools of thread (see the photo) trying to find a match - without luck.

The only thread that matched in all my assortments, was on two bobbins! I had to put one bobbin in the top of my machine, and one bobbin in the bobbin case. Crazy! Anyway, thread loaded, I finished the wallet. It only mattered because it was a top-stitch area, so this Type A had to make it match.

Brynwood Needleworks - Corgi Tote In Progress

With the wallet accomplished, I turned my attention to a nearly matching color thread to start on the coordinating tote.

I got the exterior pocket assembly done and the parts for the rest of the tote cut out by the time I headed out to Paneras for knitting with the girls. (That second sock is almost finished now, too!) Both will be finished by the end of the day today, and you'll get photos tomorrow.

Oh, yeah. It's a good week so far - and it just keeps looking up from here!

More Work For Charity...

Brynwood Needleworks - Corgi Embroideries In Process

Having finished and listed a few more project totes on Friday, I turned my attention to my next creations. Each year, Corgi owners gather in Palm Bay, Florida to raise money for a charity called CorgiAid. This year, the meet-up is on Saturday, November 14, 2015.

CorgiAid is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization that provides money for rescue and foster efforts, medical care and financial aid (within their guidelines) for Corgis and Corgi mixes. They also help provide carts to help dogs with Degenerative Myelopathy maintain a level of mobility to enhance their quality of life. Fezzik and Taggart get the credit for my interest in the organization, and willingness to participate in their fundraising work.

I have donated items in past years, and likewise, I'm creating something special for their fundraising efforts this year.

Brynwood Needleworks - Finished Corgi Embroideries

I stitched out the embroideries (with the help of Destiny) on Saturday and began cutting out the pieces for a wallet in the afternoon. I'm also making a matching tote/handbag, but I cut those pieces as I go, because I make these totes without a pattern.

I had every intention to sew everything over the weekend, but the Green Bay Packers were on Florida television Sunday afternoon. Whenever the Pack gets national coverage so we can see them, of course, everything else comes to a halt! That means, I was knitting on my socks instead.

I'll work on this project today and see if I can't get them finished by tomorrow. Of course, Tuesdays belong to Tag here on the blog, so you won't see pictures of the wallet and tote until Wednesday! 

You will come back, won't you?

Playing With Hand-Dyed Linen...

Brynwood Needleworks - Linen "Roses" Project Tote

I finished two more project totes yesterday. This one was completed in the morning before I headed off to lunch with a girlfriend.

I pulled two pieces from my assortment of hand-dyed linens, and then chose the twill tape to coordinate with them. I'm quite happy with the way they came together.

Brynwood Needleworks - Linen "Carnations" Project Tote

The "Roses" project tote is a true one-of-a-kind, as I have no more of this fabric and it was hand-dyed years ago. I seriously doubt that I'd find a match for it now.
 

I do have one more piece of the linen used in the "Carnations" tote, so I could do another one at a later date. The color is a beautiful shade of gray/mauve/rose. This one came together after I got back home from lunch, and I really like the soft fabric and colors in both of them.

 

You can find more photos and information in my Etsy shop: BrynwoodNeedleworks.

I'll be starting another charity project today, and hope to have it finished by the end of the weekend. It needs to be on its way to Florida Corgi Picnic headquarters next week! 

 

The event is in November, but we want it to have some exposure before the big weekend. It's going to have machine embroidery on it, so I'll start that this morning. Everything else comes after that's done. I'll share photos soon.

Tuesdays With Tag - Patriotic Pups...

Hi, Everybody!

In honor of our Nation's 239th Birthday celebration, I'm gonna share

a few pictures of patriotic Corgis with you. Mom saved these for me and

 I think you're really gonna love 'em. These Corgis are our FB friends, too!

© Christopher Brock Photography

This is Bob Corgi of Bob & Lola Corgi fame. He's a handsome guy, and is Lola's better half. They are pretty famous on Facebook, so you might want to go and check out their page. Lola is a beautiful gal, and these guys are really photogenic, no matter what the holiday.

You can check out their CorgEcards and other Corgi-related items at (Obsessive Corgi Designs) at CafePress. You can see more of Christopher's Corgi images at Christopher Brock Photography.

These three Corgis are Bruiser, Lily and Gus. Their mom, Liz is one of Mom's friends on Facebook, and she gets the greatest pictures of these three! Don't you just love Gus' smile?

If you "friend" their mom on Facebook, you'll get to see lots more pictures of them and read all about their adventures. People think Miss Liz should put together a book using all the short stories she has written about them. We agree!

©Photo property of Bob Marotta

Of course, no patriotic Corgi array would be complete without the famous Spark Plug. His dad, Bob likes takin' pictures of him and his brother, Trotter. They're a real patriotic family - and they all love bacon. Doesn't get better than that!

I met Spark Plug in person when I was just a kid. He lives just up the highway from us, near Sarasota. He and his dad, and now Trotter, help raise money for a cause near and dear to all Corgi lovers called "CorgiAid". They are organizers of the annual Florida Corgi Picnic, too. 

©Marty Helgeson art

Mom collects ATC (artist tradin' cards) and she really likes this one by Marty Helgeson. I'd be the drummer, you know! I even bet that Quinn would be holdin' the flag to march next to me!

©Vanessa Keys Art

Mom also loves everythin' "Corgi" that Miss Vanessa Keys creates - like this flag face pup. This is a link to her FaceBook page where you can see more of her artwork, and her shop where you can purchase her sweet designs.

Fezzik Inconceivable - Image ©Brynwood Needleworks

When Mom was gettin' these images, she saw that someone had pinned this picture of Fezzik on Pinterest. It's been shared many times around the Internet. I decided that he should be included here today because he's wearin' a blue tie...and because he was such a cool guy.

Mom said it's nice that her Fezzie lives on and continues to make other people smile. It made her smile, too.

I hope everybody has a nice holiday weekend. We did, too, but Mom didn't carry her camera around to document it. She just spent the weekend chillin' and bein' gratefully patriotic. Isn't that what it's all about?

I'll see you again in seven! 'til then...

"Keep Your Nose To The Wind 
 and The Sunshine On Your Tail."

Note: All photographs of real dogs have been used with their owner's permission.