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Tag Archives: handmade
Knitting bag and other things
My recent fixation with learning to knit has rather diverted my focus from adding items to the shop, writing blog posts and even posting pictures of some of the one of a kind bags I have made. I have been … Continue reading
Posted in knitting, knitting bag, random rambling, sewing, showcase, WIP pouch
Tagged handmade, knitting bag, Pip 'n' Milly Creations, sewing
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Boy-friendly messenger bag
No, not designed for a boy, but for a mom who has three boys and wanted a bag which would withstand the rigours of an active, rough and tumble life! The exterior is a hard-wearing denim with a subtle herringbone … Continue reading
Posted in business, custom order, handbag, messenger bag, sewing, showcase
Tagged "messenger bag", custom order, Fiona Ballard, handmade, one of a kind
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Recent work
Once again, it has been quiet on the blog front! Some of the recent orders have been for gifts, so I don’t like to post about them until after they have been given, just in case! The summer holidays are … Continue reading
Get in the spirit!
The Oh my! Handmade Goodness giveaway is now in full swing! Jessika has put together two fantastic baskets of handmade loveliness showcasing the work of more than 30 artists and craftspeople from all around the world. One of the most … Continue reading
Posted in business, Christmas, giveaway, Grab & Go Lunch Mat, showcase
Tagged giveaway, Grab & Go Lunch Mat, handmade, OMHG
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Holiday shopping event
Hi folks! November is here already and it may seem like it is too early to be thinking about Christmas, but in the world of handmade these last few weeks are hectic! I am working on custom orders for Christmas … Continue reading
Posted in business, Christmas, showcase
Tagged 6th November, Christmas shopping event, handmade, Nanaimo
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Curved bottom sling bag
This is the new bag style I have been working on. I have made gussetted sling bags in the past, but was keen to work out a more streamlined version. This style is great for showcasing a favourite fabric and … Continue reading
Posted in business, handbag, new product, sewing, showcase
Tagged curved bottom, custom order, handmade, handmade bag, one of a kind, Pip 'n' Milly Creations, sling bag
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Another custom order
I have just completed an order for a custom messenger bag. The lady chose a selection of pink and yellow fabrics and is going to love the way it all worked out together. The bag features an adjustable strap, parachute … Continue reading
Posted in handbag, one of a kind
Tagged "custom order" "one of a kind", "Martha messenger bag", handmade
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Two new potentials
These are a couple of the potential new products I am working on. The design stage and preliminary mock-ups always take awhile, and some things are too time consuming or too fiddly to be practical, but I am hopeful that … Continue reading
Another new hat
I made another hat using the hat pattern my Nicole Mallalieu and I love it! I altered the crown height slightly to suit me better. I used raspberry coloured corduroy for the exterior and a heavy purple satin print for … Continue reading
Posted in sewing
Tagged corduroy, Fiona Ballard, handmade, hat, Nicole Mallalieu hat pattern, satin
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Special project for Hanukkah
A lady approached me at the Market I participated in at the end of November and mentioned that she liked the idea of something similar to an advent calendar for her children for Hanukkah. After various emails back and forth, … Continue reading