More For The Booth...

Brynwood Needleworks - BW Bella Totes - Traveler and Paisley

By the end of the day, I had completed four Bella Totes for my booth this weekend. I decided I should have a Traveler Tote to coordinate with the Bryn Traveler Wallets I'll have available. The interior of that one is the same map fabric as the exterior. The Paisley Tote has navy cork on the outside, and a blue and white floral fabric on the inside.

Brynwood Needleworks - BW Bella Totes - Jacobean and Orchid

 

These two totes have a neutral canvas interior, natural cork exterior on one, and brown cork on the other. If I find myself with extra time, I may make another with a black exterior. I don't feel like it's needed, though. What do you think? Do I need more cork colors?

 

I'm going to go back and finish that last Ensemble Bag that I mucked up on Tuesday, and then make at least one Nocturne Bag so prospective clients can see that I offer them. Otherwise, I'm pretty much set with my show inventory. Keep in mind this isn't a huge show, and I've got existing inventory that helps a lot.

 

So far, I have Bryn Crossbody Clutch Wallets, Bryn Wallets, Grab & Go Clutches, Kirby Crossbody Bags, Bella Totes, Shop Hop Crossbody Bags, Event Bags, Ensemble Bags, Retreat Kit Bags, and a Nocturne Travel Bag (to make today). Whew! I'm tired just thinking about all that work! (Not really. lol) 

Time for my morning brew. Miles to go before I sleep. Thanks for stopping by! See you tomorrow.

 

Two Finished Travel/Project Bags...

Brynwood Needleworks - "Guitar Man" Travel Bag

I finished two projects yesterday. If I hadn't been a little under the weather, I would have finished three!

"Guitar Man" is finished and will be delivered today. It's a gift from Miss Bella Butt to Uncle Mike. We'll be in Jupiter today for a training day, so she'll be able to give it to him in person.

In addition to his other talents, Mike is also a musician. His instrument of choice is the guitar, and in his younger days, he'd train dogs with his dad by day and play music with various bands by night. He'd still manage to get up before dawn every morning to clean kennels and feed dogs before the training started each day.

Brynwood Needleworks - "Guitar Man" Interior

I used a beautiful, musical note fabric inside the travel bag. The colors match up pretty well with the exterior, so I'm really happy with the result. I put an inset zipper pocket, as well as an open pocket on the inside. 

 

Brynwood Needleworks - "Fantasy" Travel Bag

This travel bag will be available in my shop today. I'm thinking it would be a perfect Father's Day gift for that special guy in your life. 

The wording on the front is from The Hobbit. It's one of my favorite sayings, and I thought perfect for a travel kit.

Brynwood Needleworks - "Fantasy" Travel Bag Interior

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The outside is a soft, black pleather. Inside, I've used a great fabric I found featuring maps from the Tolkein book. There is a pocket, too, with "Middle Earth" centered on it.

I'm offering this design at a special price for Father's Day. After June 19th, they'll be regular price ($10 more). The first one (shown) is ready to go, but I'll fill Father's Day orders until Tuesday to be sure they arrive to you in time to give next Sunday.

Brynwood Needleworks - "Grooming Tools" Travel Bag

I'm offering another style for the shop, too. I love these vintage grooming tools, and I'll use a coordinating fabric on the inside. This listing will appear soon, and can also be special ordered to arrive in time for Father's Day.

Sleep is overrated, don't you think?

Guitar Man...

Brynwood Needleworks - "Guitar Man" Embroidery

Destiny and I got busy with a new Retreat Bag project yesterday. I'm calling this one, "Guitar Man" based on the embroidery.

Brynwood Needleworks - Destiny working on "Guitar Man"

This Retreat Bag is already spoken for, and it was fun deciding on fabrics because I know who'll receive it. I've chosen a buttery-soft, black vinyl for the exterior, and a musical lining fabric to coordinate with the design "we" stitched out on the front.

Brynwood Needleworks - "Guitar Man" Finished Embroidery

 

The embroidery is finished, and all ll the parts and pieces are cut, prepped and ready to sew together. I stopped so I could to get to Paneras last night, but the rains were keeping our other ladies home. I picked up a loaf of bread, grabbed a soup and latte' to take home, and was back almost before Handsome and the pups knew I was gone!

 

Today is Nifty 50s, so rather than lug my machine and tack in the rain, I'll set up some new pincushions. My shop has been biiiiiizzzzeeeee, so I need to restock. I'm going to add some Daddy-themed Retreat Bags in time for Father's Day giving, too! I hope to list those up on Thursday or Friday, leaving plenty of time for Priority postage to deliver for gift giving.

 

Gotta run. Time for another working "play date"!

 

Friday Finishes...

Brynwood Needleworks - Latest Retreat Bags Created

Well, this is more like it! I completed these three Retreat Bags yesterday.

Brynwood Needleworks - "Broderie" Retreat Bag

The first is called "Broderie", featuring flosses, threads and needlework fabric.

Brynwood Needleworks - "Broderie" Interior

The interior is a swirl fabric with the same rose tint seen on the exterior.

Of course, there's an interior pocket to hold smaller items.

Brynwood Needleworks - "Geraniums" Retreat Bag

Next up was "Geraniums" and I'm sure you can see why.

Geraniums were a staple in my Wisconsin needlework shop, which had this

geranium leaf green on the walls, and the floral border running all along the

top of the walls. This fabric is almost like being back with my friends at Stitches!

Brynwood Needleworks - "Geraniums" Interior

The green interior coordinates perfectly!

Brynwood Needleworks - "Mama's Sewing Machines" Retreat Bag

My last retreat bag for the week is called "Mama's Sewing Machines".

It features vintage sewing machines, tools and (on the back) dress forms.

It's a more "genteel" version of "Sewing Room" that I showed you yesterday.

Brynwood Needleworks - "Mama's Sewing Machines"

Look! The inside features button fabric. Just right for this one.

They're already in my online and Etsy shops.

Handsome has a concert on Sunday, so I'm going to catch up on a little homekeeping

between now and then. I'm planning to spend some time outside with Tag and Bella, too!

 

Fabulous Friday...

The Mary Frances Sewing Book by Jayne Eayre Fryer

  Yesterday turned into a play day. Teaching and sharing is pure joy for me. My afternoon concluded with a visit with my girlfriend, Kathy.  There was no sewing at all. I'll finish my Retreat Bags in the studio today. 
Friday Bliss, my friends.

A Couple New Ones...

Brynwood Needleworks - Puppy Love Retreat Bag

I love being busy and creating more fun things to share.  

Brynwood Needleworks - Puppy Love Retreat Bag Back

I've called this Retreat Bag, "Puppy Love".

Brynwood Needleworks - Puppy Love Retreat Bag Interior

Sweet pups inside and out, and the interior is peppered with puppy paws.

Brynwood Needleworks - Sewing Room Retreat Bag

  I also completed this one called, "Sewing Room".

Brynwood Needleworks - Sewing Room Retreat Bag Back

I like that it's a little edgy and fun.

Brynwood Needleworks - Sewing Room Retreat Bag Interior

Tools on the outside and polka dots inside, and like "Puppy Love", this one also has a pocket.

Brynwood Needleworks - Sewing Room Retreat Bag  "Handmade" Sipper Pull

  Both of these have the nickel-finished "Handmade" zipper pulls as a finishing touch. They'll be listed in my shop HERE later today.  

This morning, I'll be teaching techniques to a few friends. I hope you have something fun planned for your day!

Production Day...

Brynwood Needleworks - Retreat Bag Fabrics

I spent yesterday choosing and preparing fabrics to make more Retreat Bags for my new Brynwood Needleworks shop. These are going to be fun!

Brynwood Needleworks - Retreat Bag Fabrics

There will be Retreat Bags for dog lovers, needleworkers, quilters, and a beautiful geranium floral that anyone would love.

Brynwood Needleworks - Retreat Bag Fabrics

My Etsy shop has a new look, too, and these items will appear both in my Etsy shop and my new website shop. The two sites are interactive, so they will update from one to the other. As I add new items in one, they'll automatically appear in the other...and likewise with selling.

Brynwood Needleworks - Retreat Bag Fabrics

 

I'll be busy, busy sewing all of these together today. I'll have a regular production line going. I'll share pictures of the finished bags tomorrow. I'd better get after it! If you want me, I'll be in my happy place.

Musical Birds Retreat Bag...

Brynwood Needleworks - Retreat Bag - Musical Birds (front)

I was occupied on a number of fronts last weekend, but I did make another Retreat Bag.

Brynwood Needleworks - Retreat Bag - Musical Birds (front - open)

This one is #6 (so far), and I'm calling it "Musical Birds".

Brynwood Needleworks - Retreat Bag - Musical Birds (interior)

This is the Retreat Bag that will be going to Brenda, who one my bonus giveaway from 

my 2015 Celebration Giveaway. I gave her a choice of fabrics and she chose this one.

Brynwood Needleworks - Retreat Bag - Musical Birds (zipper pull)

 

I like the special zipper pull I used on this one. It coordinates perfectly with the fabric.

Brynwood Needleworks - Retreat Bag - Musical Birds (Brynwood Logo on back of bag)

  I'm going to make this fabric design available in my Etsy shop.  

Cheerio, Chums!

Brynwood Needleworks - Retreat Bag and Mug Mat

I finished two more projects yesterday. These are going to a new home, and because the recipient may see this post, I needed to smudge the image a bit.

 

After I know they've been received, I'll share more photographs, without the filters on the images. I'm very happy with the way they turned out, and I'm quite sure they'll be liked and appreciated where they land. 

With Love From Me To Him...

Brynwood Needleworks - Retreat Bag Embroidery

Today is Handsome's Birthday. 

I know. Tag already told you about the Birthday this week, but he didn't tell you what I've been working on. Actually, I'm surprised, because Tag is awful at keeping secrets!

Brynwood Needleworks - Drummer Retreat Bag

I really love these Retreat Bags. They're perfect as shaving kits or supply totes or travel bags...the possibilities are endless!

Handsome really liked the ones I made as Christmas gifts a few weeks ago, so I knew I wanted to make a special one for him, too.

Brynwood Needleworks - Handsome's Drummer Retreat Bag

Of course, his had to have a music theme - outside and inside.

Brynwood Needleworks - Drummer Retreat Bag Interior

I added a zippered pocket, too. (My first one!)

Brynwood Needleworks - Drummer Retreat Bag Finishing Touch

The finishing touch...one of my Brynwood zipper pulls.

Brynwood Needleworks - Labrador Retriever Mug Mat

A number of years ago, one of my blog friends made a beautiful music-themed mug mat for Handsome. Believe me when I tell you he wore it out! It sat on his desk all this time, used every day.

Brynwood Needleworks - Labrador Retriever Mug Mat

  I made a "Bella-themed" mug mat for him.  

Nothing says "Love" in our family like handcrafted - and the gift of time. I always put a piece of myself into everything I create. When it comes to Handsome...well, I think you already know.

 

Happy Birthday, Husband.

A.B.& A., A.M.L.