Saturday, September 26, 2009

New Cotton Prints

I finally got around to photographing more of my cotton prints last night. I will be adding more prints to this collection today and tomorrow. I still need to move all the western/wilderness prints to this folder and add several more Asian prints. When I have only a yard or less of the fabric, those prints will start with the number 900, and be followed by an asteric ( * ).

Cotton prints are for the cotton cosmetic bags, the Hot/Cold Packs, and the Market Line series of Market Totes, Market Bags and Market Purses.

UPDATE:

Cotton II Fabrics with category tags.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Flannel Patchwork Throw Blankies


I have four fleece and flannel patchwork throw blankets available at a significant savings. There are two each available in the prints above.

Patchwork blankets regularly go for $75.00. These four blankets are on sale for $55.00 each plus shipping. The stripe blanket measures approximately 59"x44." The yellow-blue-green blanket measures approximately 59"x 41."

The sale ends October 30th, 2009. I accept money orders, personal checks and paypal.

E-mail me at sprocket.trials AT gmail.com to inquire about purchasing.

Big flannel blanket sale coming in the next few days with amazing savings.

Monday, September 21, 2009

Baby Receiving Blankets: Panne & Polar Fleece

How do you photograph a baby blanket to show how soft and luxurious it is? I've never found a good way to showcase blankets. Today, I'm putting my fleece and panne baby receiving blankets on sale today through November 15th.



These blankets are made with soft polar fleece on one side and shimmering, soft panne on the other. I have a variety of colors to choose from. Rose, Baby Yellow, Pale Lavender, Baby Blue, Baby Pink, Olive Green. The sizes vary slightly, depending on the width size of the panne I was able to get in downtown LA. They range from 28"x34" to 28"x35". The blankets are 100% machine washable.

These blankets are regularly $27.00 + shipping. They are on sale now for only $18.00 = $4.00 shipping. Purchase two or more and shipping is free!



I have more baby blankets coming up for sale in the next few days. Patchwork flannel baby throws, one-of-a-kind flannels and fleece and flannel receiving blankets, so look for these sales soon. I accept Paypal, money orders and personal checks.

To order, contact me at: sprocket.trials AT gmail.com.

My Bag Loving Cat

Many of you have asked how Sprockey is doing since his radiation treatment for feline hyperthyroid. So far so good! His appetite has returned to normal and he's no longer getting into the trash or getting up on counters in search of food. His coat is slowing coming back to the luster it used to have. And most blessed of all, he's stopped his constant cries. He's back to sleeping on my office desk throughout the day.



The only thing that is still a problem is his weight-loss. Most of his adult life, Sprocket weighed over 16 pounds. Last time we weighed him he weighed less than 12. We're still working on trying to get him to eat a bit more by spoiling him with unsalted canned tuna and cooked turkey.

Last Thursday I received a beautiful, over-sized beaded box as a surprise gift. The gift came in a very nice textured gift bag. Sprockey LOVED the gift bag, proving again that he is and always will be a "Bag Cat."

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Child's Wheelchair Bag: Hanging on Chair

I'm pleased to learn a few minutes ago that the wheelchair bag I made for the girl with Rett Syndrome is a great fit on her chair. I just got these photos from her mother. A custom made wheelchair bag of this size with a large, outside overlay pocket would cost $65.00 + shipping.










Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Table Linens Sale: Part II

My Etsy Store has the last of my table linens in the CLEARANCE Section.

Here are the rest of the Table Linens that are on sale through December 31st.

The table linens are made from pre-washed cotton prints and muslin backing on the place mats. The place mats are a rectangle shape of 12"x17." The regular napkins are approximately 17" by 20." The Donchais Tea Napkins are 10"x10." All the table napkins have a rolled hem. All items have my "Betsy Ross" label. Two place mats and two napkins are sold as a single set. Tea napkins are sold in sets of four.

The sale on these items will be in effect until December 31st. Shipping is $2.00 per item ordered. Order $20.00 in table linens and receive free shipping! To order any of the items below, please email me at: sprocket.trials AT gmail.com.

327 Asian Lilac.
One set of two napkins and two place mats regularly $28.00 now $14.00. Napkins are approximately 17"x 20." (More sets can be ordered at a discount price of $20.00.)




328 Asian Blooms.
One set of four Donchais Tea Napkins available regularly $10.00 now $5.00 One set of two napkins and two place mats regularly $28.00 now $14.00. Napkins are approximately 17"x 20." (More sets can be ordered at a discount price of $20.00.)





401 Cats on Black.
Sale items shown sold out.
Napkins are approximately 17"x 20."
(Sets can be ordered at a discount price of $20.00.)


402 Calico Cats Blue.
One set of two napkins and two place mats regularly $28.00 now $14.00. Napkins are approximately 17"x 20." (More sets can be ordered at a discount price of $20.00.)




421 Butterfly Stamps.
One set of two napkins and two place mats regularly $28.00 now $14.00. Napkins are approximately 17"x 20." (More sets can be ordered at a discount price of $20.00.)


435 Old Labels.
One set of four Donchais Tea Napkins available regularly $10.00 now $5.00. One set of two napkins and two place mats regularly $28.00 now $14.00. Napkins are approximately 17"x 20." (More sets can be ordered at a discount price of $20.00.)



436 Apples.
1 set of four Donchais Tea Napkins available regularly $10.00 now $5.00 One set of two napkins and two place mats regularly $28.00 now $14.00. Napkins are approximately 17"x 20." (More sets can be ordered at a discount price of $20.00.)


427 Lemons.
One set of four Donchais Tea Napkins available regularly $10.00 now $5.00 One set of two napkins and two place mats regularly $28.00 now $14.00. Napkins are approximately 17"x 20." (More sets can be ordered at a discount price of $20.00.)


428 Old Labels II.
One set of four Donchais Tea Napkins available regularly $10.00 now $5.00. One set of two napkins and two place mats regularly $28.00 now $14.00. Napkins are approximately 17"x 20." (More sets can be ordered at a discount price of $20.00.)


442 Peppers.
One set of four Donchais Tea Napkins available regularly $10.00 now $5.00 One set of two napkins and two place mats regularly $28.00 now $14.00. Napkins are approximately 17"x 20." (More sets can be ordered at a discount price of $20.00.)


Limited Edition Floral & Vine.
Three sets of four Donchais Tea Napkins available regularly $10.00 now $4.00 One set of two napkins and two place mats regularly $28.00 now $12.00. Napkins are approximately 17"x 20." (No more fabric available.)


805 Tossed Horseshoes.
One set of four Donchais Tea Napkins available regularly $10.00 now $5.00 One set of two napkins and two place mats regularly $28.00 now $14.00. Napkins are approximately 17"x 20." (More sets can be ordered at a discount price of $20.00, but there is less than 2 yards left of this print.)



One set of four Donchais Tea Napkins available regularly $10.00 now $5.00 One set of two napkins and two place mats regularly $28.00 now $14.00. Napkins are approximately 17"x 20." (More sets can be ordered at a discount price of $20.00)


814 Indian Blanket Orange.
Sale items pictured sold out.
Napkins are approximately 17"x 20."
(Sets can be ordered at a discount price of $20.00)



541 Cactus Armadillo.
One set of two napkins and two place mats regularly $28.00 now $14.00. Napkins are approximately 17"x 20." More sets can be ordered at a discount price of $20.00)


One set of two napkins and two place mats regularly $28.00 now $14.00. Napkins are approximately 17"x 20." (More sets can be ordered at a discount price of $20.00)


Limited Edition Donchais Tea Napkins.
Rose on Yellow, Pink Green Vine, Vintage Rose.

Regularly $10.00 now all $4.00 per set. (Rose on Yellow: 2 sets available. Pink Green Vine: 2 sets available. Vintage Rose: 3 sets available.)




Limited Edition Donchais Tea Napkins.
Bluebell, Sunflower, Pink Floral & Vine.
Regularly $10.00 now all $4.00 per set. (Bluebell: 3 sets available. Sunflower: 2 sets available. Pink Floral & Vine: 2 sets available.)


Chocolate 440 Pink and Chocolate 441 Caramel.
Donchais Tea Napkins, four napkins in a set. Regularly $10.00 now only $4.00. (One set each print available. )

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Making Wheelchair Bags

As I've previously written, I have a girlfriend, Julienne who I've made wheelchair bags for over the years. I finished this bag over a month ago and realized today that I never posted it here on the sewing blog. This is the second wheelchair bag I made for my friend Julienne. It is exactly like the first bag in a different print that she selected. If you click on the photo, you will see that in the center of the flower is an overlay pocket on top of a larger pocket.



This next bag was made for her husband Dan's wheelchair. He likes a shorter bag, and since his chair is wider it's a totally different shape.



Here are some images that detail the construction of these wheelchair bags.

Here is the beginning of the placement of the water bottle carrier on the bags. The overlay pockets have already been created but they have not been sewn on yet.



Closeup of Dan's overlay pockets.



In this photo, I'm sewing the straps on the bottom of the water bottle carriers. The placement of the straps and getting them just right so the bottle doesn't fall through the bottom is very time consuming.


Here, you can see how much sewing goes into attaching the straps to ensure they will take the weight and daily wear and tear use.


A closer photo of the attachment of the straps.


Here I am sewing the one strap that goes from side-to-side on the bottle carrier.


Here, the water bottle carrier is attached and then the overlay pocket has been sewn in over the left side edge of the bottle carrier.


Same step with Dan's bag.


The next steps are very easy sewing the back side to the front side and turning the bag right side out.

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Napkins and Place Mats Sale: Part I

This is the first part of two sales on table linens. I recently received most of my inventory back from the store in Buffalo, WY and I'm putting the majority of the table linen items up for sale here.

The table linens are made from pre-washed cotton prints and muslin backing on the place mats and table runners. All the table napkins have double-fold over hems. All items have my "Betsy Ross" label. Place mats and napkins are sold in sets of two. Tea napkins are sold in sets of four.

The sale on these items will be in effect until December 31st. Shipping is $2.00 per item ordered. Order $20.00 in table linens and receive free shipping! To order any of the items below, please email me at: sprocket.trials AT gmail.com.

801 Buckin' Broncos
8 Napkins 17"x19" and 8 Place mats elongated octagon shape 12"x16.5" available, sold in sets of two. (Two Napkins regularly $14.00 now only $8.00! Two Place mats regularly $14.00 now only $8.00! Order additional place mats and napkins at a reduced price of $11.00 per set.)



803 Cowboy Gear Blue
4 Napkins 17"x19"; 4 Place mats elongated octagon shape 12"x16.5" available, sold in sets of two. 1 Table Runner 1'x5'. (Two Napkins regularly $14.00 now only $8.00! Two Place mats regularly $14.00 now only $8.00! Table runner regularly $28.00 now only $12.00 Order additional place mats and napkins at a reduced price of $11.00 per set.)


Table Runner, Half View



804 Cowboy Gear Black
4 Napkins 17"x19" and 4 Place mats elongated octagon shape 12"x16.5" available, sold in sets of two. (Two Napkins regularly $14.00 now only $8.00! Two Place mats regularly $14.00 now only $8.00! Order additional place mats and napkins at a reduced price of $11.00 per set.)



806 Saddles on Black
2 Napkins 17"x19" and 2 Place mats elongated octagon shape 12"x16.5" available, sold in sets of two. (Two Napkins regularly $14.00 now only $7.00! Two Place mats regularly $14.00 now only $7.00! Only 1 yard of this fabric left.)



811 Cowboy Gear Red
4 Napkins 17"x19" and 4 Place mats elongated octagon shape 12"x16.5" available, sold in sets of two. (Two Napkins regularly $14.00 now only $8.00! Two Place mats regularly $14.00 now only $8.00! No more sets available.)



813 Cowboy Hats
1 set of four Tea Napkins 10"x10". (Four Tea Napkins will rolled hem regularly $10.00 now only $5.00!)



815 Pots
4 Napkins 17"x19" and 4 Place mats elongated octagon shape 12"x16.5" available, sold in sets of two. 1 Table Runner 12"x60". (Two Napkins regularly $14.00 now only $8.00! Two Place mats regularly $14.00 now only $8.00! Table Runners regularly $28.00 now only $12.00. Order additional place mats or napkins at a reduced price of $11.00 per set.)



816 Indian Garments
2 Napkins 17"x19" and 2 Place mats elongated octagon shape 12"x16.5" available, sold in sets of two. 2 Table Runners 1'x5'. (Two place mats regularly $14.00 now only $8.00. Table Runners regularly $28.00 now only $12.00. Order additional place mats or napkins at a reduced price of $11.00 per set.)



831 Trees
2 Napkins 17"x19" and 2 Place mats elongated octagon shape 12"x16.5" available, sold in sets of two. 1 Table Runner 1'x5'. (Two place mats regularly $14.00 now only $8.00. Table Runners regularly $28.00 now only $12.00. Order additional place mats or napkins at a reduced price of $11.00 per set.)



833 Moose Scenic
4 Napkins 17"x19" and 4 Place mats elongated octagon shape 12"x16.5" available, sold in sets of two. 2 Table Runners 1'x5'. (Two Napkins regularly $14.00 now only $7.00! Two Place mats regularly $14.00 now only $7.00! Table Runners regularly $28.00 now only $12.00. Order additional place mats or napkins at a reduced price of $11.00 per set.)



834 Bear Scenic
2 Table Runners 1'x5'. (Table Runners regularly $28.00 now only $12.00. Order additional place mats or napkins at a reduced price of $11.00 per set.)



835 Deer
4 Place mats elongated octagon shape 12"x16.5" available, sold in sets of two. 2 Table Runners 12"x60". (Two place mats regularly $14.00 now only $8.00. Table Runners regularly $28.00 now only $12.00. Order additional place mats or napkins at a reduced price of $11.00 per set.)



836 Cabin & Deer
2 Napkins 16"x20" (One set of two available. Regularly $14.00 on sale for $5.00. Order additional place mats, napkins or table runners at a reduced price of $11.00 per set.)



456 Tossed Sheep
4 Napkins 16"x20" and 4 Place mats elongated octagon shape 12"x16.5" available, sold in sets of two. 2 Table Runners 12"x60". (Two Napkins regularly $14.00 now only $8.00! Two Place mats regularly $14.00 now only $8.00! Table Runners regularly $28.00 now only $12.00. Order additional place mats or napkins at a reduced price of $11.00 per set. This was a very popular print among the Basque people that live in the Buffalo area.)


Roy Rodger Napkins
(One set of two available. Regularly $14.00 on sale for $5.00)