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The cutest YSG Wristlet I’ve made to date!

The cutest YSG Wristlet I’ve made to date!

June 12, 2013 Leave a Comment

Last month, I crossed off another long-outstanding project that I finally finished - a wristlet for my friend, Lyla. She gave me the fabric from her own stash - oh, and by the way, if you're into appliqués, you should check out her shop. Do you like it? I did have a …

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Shoe Carnival Wristlet

Shoe Carnival Wristlet

September 19, 2012 1 Comment

Today I'm making a purse for my friend, Lyla. She's given me some fabric she likes, and I think it'll be quite whimsical, don't you? I'll use the shoe fabric for the feature flap, with the navy fabric as the main bag, and the lighter blue fabric for lining. I'll need to come up with something for …

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Florentine Evening Purse

Florentine Evening Purse

September 1, 2012 2 Comments

When Mum insisted I borrow her stunning white gold and sapphire jewellery to wear with a new outfit I'd bought for a family wedding in Sydney, even though I'd already made myself a new purse for the occasion to match my old gold jewellery, there was nothing for it but to make another evening purse. …

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My winter nest satchel is finished!

My winter nest satchel is finished!

April 26, 2012 2 Comments

Hi everyone, sorry, no time to write too much today. Couldn't wait to show you though, so pictures only today. Large tote & satchel pattern by You Sew, Girl! Fabrics are by Kristen Doran (front flap) and Ink & Spindle (main bag fabric). Click on the images to enlarge. Hope you like. …

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My new specs case

My new specs case

February 15, 2012 Leave a Comment

You know, with everything that's been going on, I forgot to show you how my specs case finished up! I'm so sorry! Here it is... Oh, and you know how I wasn't crazy about the embroidery pattern I'd created? Well, as I use this case more and more - and I actually use it constantly throughout …

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