Rehoming These Dogs...

Brynwood Needleworks - 46 - "Day of the Dead Dogs" Wallet

Don't worry. I'm not talking about Tag and Bella. I'd never do that!

 

Yesterday's finish was the custom wallet using the "Day of the Dead Dogs" fabric from Timeless Treasures. Number 46 is in the mail today, along with the "Seamstress" wallet for the same client.

 

Brynwood Needleworks - 46 - "Day of the Dead Dogs" Wallet Interior

 

Cute and whimsical on the outside, with a bright, colorful pattern on the inside, too! The wristlet and keyfob were created from fabrics used in the making of this wallet. Like the "Seamstress" wallet, this client omitted the shoulder straps. These two wallets will be wristlets or clutches for the recipients.

 

Both wallets have been protected with Scotchguard™, and they've been carefully packaged to put in the mail today.

 

I'll set up Number 47 today for another client. This one is another one of my Brynwood exclusives..."The Wanderer" Travelers Wallet. 

 

My plan is to cut the cork and other wallet pieces this morning, and then take a lunch break with my girlfriend, Stacey. All work and no play, you know. 

 

When I get home, I'll be back in the studio for the rest of the afternoon. I'll should be able to get the wallet finished by the end of my work day. Then, I can play this weekend, because "everybody's working for the weekend"!

Number Forty Five...

Brynwood Needleworks - 45 - "Seamstress" Wallet

I finished the first of three client commissions yesterday. This client supplied the fabrics and specified which fabrics she wanted used for the exterior, interior and for the frame on the wallet flap. Didn't she choose some fun fabric?

Brynwood Needleworks - 45 - "Seamstress" Wallet Interior Detail

I also like the interior fabric...sewing machines! More fun. I think someone is going to be happy with this gift from my client.

Brynwood Needleworks - 46 - "Day of the Dead Dogs" Prep

I've cut and prepared all the fabrics the same client sent for another gift wallet. This is a funky "Day of the Dead Dogs" fabric. (I checked and Timeless Treasures created a cat fabric like this, too!) She asked that I showcase the Chihuahua, but there are other breeds that will be on the body of the wallet.

I'll assemble this one today and they'll both be treated with Scotchgard™ and shipped on their way tomorrow. I show the finished version in my next post.

Brynwood Needleworks - BW Acorn Pincushion Commission

 

On Tuesday night, I stitched out another Acorn pincushion that was ordered after I posted photos of my prototype. All I have left is to stitch the opening (for the filling) closed and add the tiny acorn charm. I'll do that first today, and this one will be ready to go to its new home, too.

Can you believe it's already June? In sw Florida, that also means the start of the hurricane season (which runs through the first of December). To coin a phrase often spoken in Wisconsin farm country, "I guess I'll just make hay while the sun shines!"