On Fringe

This bag has been percolating in my heart for quite a while... months, easily. It was cut free-form, no pattern, planning and stitching as it came together. I used a ruler 2 times, only when necessary to the purse's stability.

Intuition lead the charge. Hand punched holes, stitched one by one with red nylon thread. Fringe, moving and swaying as I cut each strip. The tassel, added to the bottom for even more movement and a touch of weight.

The result, an across the body purse, made of the softest sea foam-blue leather. Secured with stitching and rivets, a veggie tanned strap, left nearly naked to encourage patina & age, woven through the sides. More stitching, echoing heart beats, more fringe swaying down the side.

This bag is for one who rocks in her walk, is smooth & tough, full of determination. She walks straight and tall, confident, at the end of the day, that she will survive it all.

Doves were in my heart with every moment.

The Daisies are Done.

She loves it. It fits her perfectly (in both body & spirit). Also, I love sending things to the states next door, the packages arrive so quickly!

I've enjoyed this custom project so much, and am looking forward to doing more (a UFO belt is coming in the future - can't wait!) 

Custom Belt for K.

I've been working on a few commissioned pieces lately. It is always interesting working with someone else to get to the finish. Luckily for me, this belt was given a wild card, and I think I've started to capture the mix of hippie and cowgirl this woman embodies. 

Time for color!

Sketchbook and plans for a purse

I was also getting ready for the leather stamping class I'm teaching on Sunday, hence the snap spillage

New work!

I put the snaps on these two cuffs yesterday, and have a couple more to finish up and share with you this week (one is being sassy and I need to have a talk with it... sigh) 

Fourteen

What else could I have made for my only little sister?

 Could someone please explain how she's 14 already?!? Yikes!

 

And they fit perfectly! Whew! 

Blue Lotus Clutch

Finis

So many lovely hours spent tooling, painting, and constructing.

This sweet clutch was built over several months, in a time where things got beautiful and hard and down right sad.  It's good to finally have finished her. She deserves a good home.

Photo personality

The ugly factory strap finally met its match. My camera and I are much happier now. Bright colors lined with navy blue and silver rivets. 

Have you customized your strap?

Also, when I was making the strap, I never considered how tricky it would be to photograph it in action... Enter the fancy phone to the rescue! 

From the bench

A sweet little belt bag. It feels good to work again. Also, I felt pretty clever when I figured out this "make do" maker's mark.

The Lotus

As the lotus opens, so does the soul. In layers, petal by petal, the center is revealed.

Discover it here

Lotus

Finishing is good. One custom order down, so many more projects to go!

Leather and flowers

 In the shop

This last one is a wee wallet. Perfect for those who prefer to travel lightly.

Time to clear out...

Did I tell you that a few items are now on sale? Check them out here.

Hope your autumn is starting out well!

Updates!

I've just added a few newbies to ye ole shoppe! 

Peruse at your pleasure here

 Gorgeous, huge primrose cuff

Fall is coming. Are you ready?

Ommm

The latest

Flower for the strong hearted

I predict an etsy shop update on Monday... After the show at

 Snug Harbor on Sunday.  I love a bar show.