Spring is here

A collection inspired by this lovely spring day.

A Tisket a Tasket ...

Curated By: kathisewnsew

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How About my Pool of Flowers Purse

Its coming along, when I get going on a new bag sometimes my day gets away from me, so I'll keep this brief so I can get to the housework that awaits me.

some pleating on the lining and the outside body of the purse.

fitting pieces together to make sure they fit.

The part I dislike the most.... putting this bottom piece in, I always get poked alot.

And this is where I stop sewing for the day ...

Its starting to look like a purse. 

Starting ~ Turquoise Floral Purse ~ Summer is on its way

Isn't this so pretty.  I've had this bag cut out but didn't quite have a vision until now.  It reminds me of a beautiful swimming pool with lovely flowers floating on the top.  Summertime, I think that will be in the name for this bag when its finished.

I am going to have an adjustable strap on this purse.  This will be my first adjustable strap on a purse, and if it comes out right, I will do more.  I know that I like adjustable shoulder straps.

This is the lining for this purse, and it will have 1 inside pocket that I trimmed with turquoise satin ribbon. 
Did you notice the pink ribbon mousepad that I sold ... well, it turns out its being added in a basket to be raffled at a relay for life, I was so thrilled to be included.  I hope the winner likes it. 
Back to work.  Its such a beautiful day that I would rather do some sewing, but no work is waiting.

Colorful Kitties Flap Wristlet ~ Bright Colors Cats Purse Charm Pockets

I've been working on a new purse, its made with the corduroy kitty fabric.  It is a wristlet similar to the other little charmers except I am putting a flap on it and a couple of magnetic closures.

Its cute, but I'm having difficulties with the closure, I'm using a magnetic closure on this bag but I don't want the magnetic closure to show, at least not on the front of the purse. The way it is now there is 1 layer of fabric between each piece of the closure.  That means to close there will be 2 layers of fabric between the magnets and although it sticks its not secure enough that I would feel confident that it wouldn't pop open.  I know, I know I will have to fix it, the closure will show on the under side of the flap but not on the front of the purse.  I hate the thought of doing that because it means a lot of ripping out to get to the inside of the flap and take out the closures and put them where I want them and then putting the purse back together again.  But I think it would be secure with only 1 layer of fabric. 
Ive been trying to get my etsy shop up to speed, its coming along. I did a few listings today and I added some links to other items, not sure if that was a good idea or not but we'll see. 
 kathisewnsew Etsy shop

This is Citrus Candy Bracelet by kathisewnsew Its listed for sale in my Etsy shop.

Well time to get back to the chores of the day. 

Spring Bracelets ~ Citrus Candy & Pink Turquoise Flower Button

I have been moved to work on my jewelry lately, I made a couple of spring inspired bracelets
1) this one I used those pretty pink turquoise beads surrounded by clear swarovski crystal beads with a beautiful vintage glass button.  The button is clear with gold in the center and a pinkish tint coming out from the gold center.  I used a heart toggle clasp for its closure.
2) This bracelet I used these 3 lampwork beads in yellow orange and green, they are surrounded by clear swarovski crystal beads, orange glass beads and yellow peach and light green glass butterflies.  When my daughter and I looked at this bracelet we both had the same two words come to mind citrus and candy and thats how that one was named.

This last one I think I'm naming it citrus candy and the pink turquoise with the vintage button one I'm not sure yet.