What's In That Bag?

One of the fun things about sewing is that you truly can never get bored. There are so many fun things to create with the wide range of beautiful patterns and fabrics available the problem is usually staying focused on just a few things and perfecting them.

This year I discovered Vintage Barkcloth, not the actual Vintage fabric, but reproduced to look exactly like the vintage patterns. The first time I saw the fabrics they reminded me of my Mother's old drapes and were even more beautiful than I remembered.

Vintage Barkcloth is wonderful if you can find it in good condition but this fabric is more affordable, and just as durable. These bags are lightweight and can be tossed over the shoulder or across the chest, with a long double lined durable strap.

Some are decorated with beadwork and closed with a large button (often Vintage). The insides are lined in colorful complimentary cotton prints and include a large pocket for your cell phone or compact. These are a great little Tote bags to take to the beach or shopping for a day. Only $45.00.

My newest line of more modern Tote Bags are featured in the all-cotton Folklorico and Day of the Dead fabrics which are extremely popular on the West Coast, especially in Southern California.


Shown here is Frieda's Garden in Golden Yellow, Scarlet, Terracotta Red, Palm Green and Earth Brown on an Ivory Background. Lined in a dark brown and ivory pinstripe fabric. Also available in Black background.

Next is an Alexander Henry Canvas cotton in black with skulls on a Toille patterned modern fabric. Lined in Cotton Red Pepper fabric. Very festive!








This tote is created from "Folklorico Vida de los Muertos fabric again from the Alexander Henry collection. Lined in a terracotta red with mini skulls fabric and black button.