Princess And The Diva Quilt...

Another clutch wallet finished yesterday. 

I've called this clutch "The Princess".

It has a turnlock closure and a happy red, polka dot interior.

There's a Brynwood label inside and a "handcrafted" charm on the 

zipper pull. This is the fifth wallet I've completed, and I have three

more already cut out and waiting for me to work on them. But first...

This quilt is a Christmas gift, and I have to bind it now that

it's back from the long-arm. I'll be doing this first thing today.

I like the quilting design she chose. A simple, all-over flower.

I think the finished quilt is going to be a big hit for the recipient.

Of course, I can't tell you who will receive it.  That's a surprise!

Wet Noses...

  I made another wallet yesterday. I'm calling this one "Wet Noses". Retrievers front and center, featuring a  Golden Retriever and a black Labrador on the flap. What a lucky fabric find.

Inside a soft gray for the credit card slots, pockets and dividers.

I completed this wallet with riveted sides and a very special puppy charm.    I have a small number of these charms left over from the trade shows  where I used to display Brynwood sampler designs and patterns. You may remember that Bryn was the name of my very first yellow Lab, which led to Brynwood Needleworks' name. At one time, I gave these little charms (suspended from pretty silk ribbons) as gifts with purchase. I only have a few left, but felt it needed to be on the zipper pull here.
This one is a gift for someone very special. Luckily, she doesn't visit my blog unless I give her a heads-up, which I definitely will not by doing for this one! I don't want her to have any clue to what her gift will be this year.

You've Waited All Weekend...

I can finally show you what I've been working on. These are my first set of wallets. I'm having so much fun with these that I have to remind myself I actually have other Christmas gifts I need to make, too! They're like chocolates! Delicious!

This one is fully completed, while the others are waiting for me to assemble the

inside components...and the Mary Engelbreit one is waiting for its hardware to

 arrive. I'm using a turn lock on that one instead of magnetic closures like these.

The interior features two sets of credit card holders, two pockets, three

compartments and a zippered pocket. I have a few on my gift list, but

I know that I'll be offering these in my Etsy shop after the holidays.

I can already see that I'm going to be cutting into some of the fabrics

I had previously considered "permanent stash", which is a great thing!

If you sew and would like to try your hand at making your own, the

pattern is the brainchild of Janelle MacKay, the creative mind behind

Emmaline Sewing Patterns and Purse Supplies. 

(The name above is a link.) 

This particular piece is called the "Necessary Clutch Wallet". 

(also a link.)

Don't fret. If you don't sew, I'm going to making a LOT of them to list

and sell. I'm sure I'll choose a fabric choice that you're going to want.

(wink)