Play Day...

Brynwood Acorn Ornament

  I met my short term deadlines for Monday.
I needed to send off the red cork set to my dear friend, and also made the
acorn ornament for the exchange at a Christmas party I attended yesterday.

The party was at the home of Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings. I received a beautiful ornament in the exchange and promise to share a photo with you in the next day or so. It was a lovely afternoon with my friend, Kathy and new friends I'm getting to know better.

Note: I found that the link for this pattern (on my Free Patterns and Tutorials page) is broken. I'm going to find out the best way to upload a pdf file (or list it for FREE on Craftsy) today, in the event anyone else wants to make one.

 

Grab & Go Clutch, Half Pint Case and Needle Case in Red Cork

This is the red cork set. The color is actually more burgundy than in these photos, and I love the way the set turned out.

Reverse of Grab & Go Clutch

In addition to the Grab & Go Clutch, my friend also asked me to make a matching Half Pint Case and Needle Case.

Lining In Custom Grab & Go Clutch

 

The two smaller cases are unlined, but this is the fabric I chose for the clutch. I think she (and the friend to whom she's gifting the set) will be happy.

 

Now that I have my short term projects finished, I'm turning my attention to Grammie's Jammies and other projects on my Christmas list! It's supposed to snow (a lot) today, so I'll definitely be staying inside - in the studio. Updates tomorrow.

Ready To Ship...

Brynwood Needleworks - Corgi On Tote and Wallet Set

  I had a productive weekend.  I'll be shipping off this "Corgi On Tote and Wallet Set" to my client today.

This tote is my own design. It has a long, open pocket and a zippered pocket on the outside. Inside, I've created the same pocket configuration, and added a D-ring and a long tab with a clasp at the end to hold keys. The complete set includes the tote and a wallet; wallet shoulder and wrist straps; and a key fob. 

This is the last set I'll create in 2017. I have one more commission to do, and then I'll be making Christmas gifts. I do have a listing for a set like this in my online shop, but I won't make it until after December 30th. Remember, I'm putting my shop on vacation on December 18th, so if you'd like to order a set for yourself (and be first on my list in the new year), you'll want to order before that date.

Today, I'm working with red cork. I'll be making a Grab & Go Clutch, with a matching Half Pint Case and Needle Case. When I'm finished with that set, I have a Wool Acorn Ornament to make for a party I'm attending tomorrow. We're having an ornament exchange, so I decided to make one of my own design (you can find the pattern in my "Free Patterns and Tutorials" link at the top of my blog in the menu bar).

It's going to be a busy day, so I'd better get started!

Cork Needle Cases...

Cork Needle Cases

What a wonderful weekend we had! Our chores included gardening (mostly weeding and watering); stacking wood, baking, grocery shopping and then we played. Family came to visit and share a meal, and I spent a little time in the studio.

I went to The Sewing Basket in Plymouth (a quilt shop) to get new needles, and a much needed table attachment for my Destiny. They're a dealer for Brother sewing machines (Babylock's little sister), and the tables for the Brother will fit the Babylock.

Once I got back home and installed the table on my machine, I grabbed some of my cork pieces and made some needle cases for my shop.

Cork Needle Cases

In addition to being needle cases, these are also large enough to hold a mini thumb drive or a sweetener packet or two.

If you're intrigued by the cork wallets and bags I've been offering, but you'd like to see if you like the cork fabric first, one of these little cases is a perfect way to get a "look see". They're not expensive, so you can test the fabric before choosing to invest in one of my larger cork items, like my crossbody bags, clutches or wallets. I have new colors coming, too!

Cork Needle Cases

 

They're durable, have a snap closure and are just the right size to see if you like cork. I've got a few print choices to start, but will be adding more by the weekend. I'll list them in my shop later this morning, and you'll be able to find them at BrynwoodNeedleworks.com before the end of today.

 

Working With Cork Again...

Brynwood Needleworks - Cork Wallet Prep

I had so much fun this week! I worked in the studio, preparing cork fabric for new wallet production. I have a new cork fabric in this gorgeous vintage tropical floral pattern. I'm also going to use a new assembly method and hardware, so I'm very excited to start creating these.

Brynwood Needleworks - Cork Needlecase

I also worked on these little cork needle cases. I wanted to make something small in the cork fabric for two reasons. Some of my clients are interested in the cork items I've been listing in my shop, but would like to see and feel the fabric close up, first. These needle cases are a nominally priced - and useful - item to sample cork.

Brynwood Needleworks - Cork Needlecases

Then there was this other reason. Tuesday evening, I joined the ladies at Paneras again. At Christmastime we always exchange small gifts. I chose to share these for my exchange, too. All the ladies who crochet or knit, use a larger needle to tuck in loose yarn ends, so their needles fit perfectly in these cases. They also work for smaller needles - or other small items - in your sewing kit. (They were a hit with my friends, by the way.)

Brynwood Needleworks - Cork Needlecases

 I created enough to add a few to my online shop. I'll write up the description and add them today. Then, I'm going to finish cutting fabric and start making up my wallets. I am a happy, happy gal.