Market Bag Line Madness - 2014 Is Coming!

Shop Market Line Bags at my Etsy Store.
 
UPDATE 02/09 - First finished bag
This is the first bag I finished late in the evening on February 7. This is the modified Market Purse that will be my own handbag. I made the bag slightly taller and narrower so I could carry my laptop inside my handbag. I put a gold nylon liner in it, verses cotton. This liner fabric is not as easy to work with. You can see more photos on the BRL Facebook page.

UPDATE 02/07 - Progress continues
I've started sewing in my label on the Euro tapestry bags, gluing down the inner seams and installing the snap. I'll be working on making several liners today. Some of the tapestry bags will get nylon/rayon liners instead of cotton. Those that get cotton will get Kona Cotton®, in a complimentary matching fabric to the print. These bags will also get a larger magnetic snap than the standard Market Line Bag. I haven't decided yet, but the bags may also get a slight flair in the pin-tucks, much like the peacock feathers bag I made.

I thought I would share some photos here, that I've shared on the Facebook Page, of more of the Market Euro Tapestry bags that are coming.

 These two bags have more texture, thickness. The one on the right almost feels like a chenille.

These two bags are a little lighter in weight than the ones above, but have a nice, heavier feel.

Can you tell which one is the $9.00, 45" wide cotton print, and which one is the $35.00, 54" wide drapery print? The drapery print is a little thicker, and has a bit of a sheen to it.

UPDATE 02/04 - Progress continues

 Market Line Bag construction continues

UPDATE 02/03 - A blended bag

Market Euro - Tapestry

Here are two partially finished bags in a new "blending" of my tapestry totes with the market line style of bags.  It's a lightweight tapestry fabric bonded to canvas. This is the heaviest fabric that I've tried bonding to stiff canvas. It appears to be working out so far.

Both bags are one-of-a-kind. The bag on the left is a standard Market Bag Euro size. The bag on the right is a modified size Market Purse. This will be a bag I'm making that will easily hold my laptop when I go to court.  They will have nylon/rayon liners, like the tapestry totes, but over the shoulder thin straps like the Market Line bags.

UPDATE 02/01 - Progress continues

 Market Line Bag Construction continues

I've got 38 Market Line bags on the table. The two sides of the bags have all been sewn together. The bottom seam is double sewn.  Then the three side seams have been pressed open and the bottom corners folded into points. The next step is drawing the sew line for the double sewing of the bottom side side seams.

Once that step is complete, all the bags will be turned right side out and re-pressed.

Beginning stages of Market Bag construction.

January 28, 2014
Over the upcoming months, I will be working on creating a large selection of Market Bags, Market Bag Euro and Market Purses in stock prints and some never seen before prints. I'm also experimenting with some heavier drapery cotton prints as well as some lightweight upholstery and damask fabrics.

Previous Market Bag Madness photos:

Market Bag: How It's Made

Turning a Market Bag Right-side Out

Market Totes: Making a Liner

Bags I've made:

Market Bag Euro

954 Geisha Vibrant Colors - Stock Print

Market Bag

480 Vibrant Butterfly - Stock Print

Market Tote

309 Mountain Cranes Blue - Stock Print

Market Bag

301 Calligraphy Red - Stock Print

Market Bag

411 Kitties Chasing Mice - Stock Print

Kitty Mat Beds

THIS SALE HAS ENDED.

 Kitty Mat Beds

Shop Kitty Mat Beds at my Etsy Store! 

UPDATED 1/14/14: More Kitty Mat Beds! Scroll down to bottom!

The last time I made a batch of Kitty Mat Beds, they were a huge hit. The first mat beds were made of three layers of polyester polar fleece and a cotton flannel print layer on top. They measure approximately (16"x19"), are triple sewn for durability and machine washable. Not only do kitties love sleeping on them, they work well in a carrier and they protect your furniture, too. You won't find mat beds like these in any commercial pet store.

I've made a sampling of Kitty Mat Beds out of ivory polar fleece and cat prints from my flannel collection. You can order a Kitty Mat Bed in any print from the flannel collection. If you don't see a flannel print you like, please contact me. I have lots of unusual theme flannel prints that have not been added to the collection (sports, Christmas, etc.). If you would like a mat bed made of out flannel you already have, please contact me for a price.

This year, I've also made a few mat beds out of two layers of ivory polar fleece and one layer of printed polar fleece from my fleece collection. The fleece only mat beds are a little lighter weight that the standard mat beds.

Kitty Mat Beds in both styles are only $19.00 each.  Purchase two or more and the price is $14.00 each! That's a 25% savings.  Shipping is free through February 28th, 2014!

Fleece & Flannel Mat Beds

606 Kitty & Moon (many available)

615 Kitties Bugs Butterflies (many available)

621 Kitty Meiow & Fish (many available)

622 Cat Faces Brown (many available)

623 Jumping Kitties Pink (many available)

625 Here Kitty on Green (many available)

627 Cats in Hats & Bows (6 available)

649 BeeTween You & Me (many available)

I Love My Cat Mat Bed (last one left)

610 Stripe #1 (several available)

Fleece Prints Kitty Mat Beds

(two layers of ivory fleece and one layer of printed fleece)

701 Multi Paws Fleece (6 available)

704 Kitties Chasing Mice Fleece (many available)

705 Vibrant Cats Fleece (4-5 available)

706 Cat Faces Fleece (many available)

707 BeeTween You & Me Fleece (4 available)

UPDATE!  MORE PRINTS!

Cartoon Cats on Blue (last one available)

703 Paws on Red FLEECE (many available)

602 Brown Kitties (four available)

614 Kitties Gray on Pink Check (four available)

PRICES

$19.00 each

2 or more: $14.00 each

HOW TO ORDER
E-Mail me at:
sprocket.trials "AT" gmail.com

California orders are charged sales tax.

PAYMENT
After you place your order,
I will send you a Paypal Invoice.
I accept personal checks,
money orders and Paypal at:
customerservice "AT" betsyrosslinens.com
I accept credit cards through Paypal Checkout.

FREE SHIPPING ENDS FEBRUARY 28, 2014.

50% Off Hot/Cold Pack Sale 2013! Lowest Prices Ever!

THIS SALE HAS ENDED.

Today, Betsy Ross Linens launches the biggest Hot/Cold Pack Sale ever!

All Hot/Cold Packs are on sale at 50% off!

327 Asian Lilac: Mini Pack, Standard Pack

WHY THESE PACKS ARE BETTER

If you're not familiar with my cotton based Hot/Cold Packs, let me tell you about them. My special blend is made with rice, flax seed, lavender flowers, and peppermint leaves—and they smell wonderful! (If you are fragrance-sensitive, they can be ordered scent-free.) You can put them in the microwave for instant heat, or place them in the freezer for cooling relief. Use them again and again and again.  As long as you take care of them, (Don't get them wet. Store them in Ziploc bags or the freezer.) they will last many years of continual use. Long-time customers have said they are the best packs they've found anywhere. The other unique feature of my packs is you will not find such a wide variety of Hot/Cold Pack sizes or selection of prints anywhere else.

Hot/Cold Pack Sizes

426 Sprocket & Friends 

Body Pack, Mini Pack, X-Large Pack

325 Diagonal Gold: Body Pack, Neck Wrap

330 Caligraphy Chop: Standard Pack, Mini Pack

SALE PRICES
Body Pack: 16" x 28" 4 lbs 2oz ~ Reg. $45.00, now only $22.50
X-Large Pack: 12" x 24" 2 lbs 10 oz ~ Reg. $36.00, now only $18.00
Standard Pack: 8" x 24" 1 lb 12 oz ~ Reg. $27.00, now only $13.50
Neck Wrap: 4.5" x 28" 1 lb 10 oz ~ Reg. $23.00, now only $11.50
Mini Pack: 4" x 12" 7 oz ~ Reg. $8.00, now only $4.00
Orders over $75.00 receive free shipping!

HURRY,

THIS SALE ENDS APRIL 10th 2013.

Hot/Cold Pack Print Selection
Below is a small selection of the 150+ different prints to choose from.
Click on the images to see a close-up view.

301 Calligraphy Red, 306 Geisha Beige,
310 Bamboo Mountains, 314 Calligraphy Black,
321 Calrose, 323 Geese on Blue

324 Diagonal Blue, 327 Asian Lilac, 328 Asian Blooms,

330 Calligraphy Chop, 331 Onnakeda Gold on Black

336 Asian Orchid Pink & Green, 337 Blue Bamboo

403 Cats Haiku Black, 404 Cats Haiku Yellow,

405 Museum Cats, 406 Cats Kimono, 407 Cat Faces,

409 Kitty Mocha Meow, 412 Kitties Sewing All Over

420 Harley Cats

450 Dogs Rust, 451 Tough Dogs, 452 Dogs Kerchiefs,

453 Dogs Faces, 454 Dogs Labradors,

461 Small Tossed Doggies, 464 Dog Bones on Pink

480 Vibrant Butterfly, 486 Fish, 520 Pink Ribbon,

527 Instruments, 528 Cactus Armadillo

535 Old Labels, 537 Lemons, 538 Old Labels II,

539 Watermelon, 551, Faries Flowers One,

565 Baseballs & Bats, 567 Baseballs Large Black,

569 Footballs

803 Tossed Horseshoes, 806 Saddles on Black,

814 Indian Blanket Orange

HOW TO ORDER

To order, please E-mail me at:

sprocket.trials AT gmail.com

for a PayPal® Invoice

PAYMENT
I accept checks, money orders or Paypal®
(where you can use your credit card) at:

customerservice AT betsyrosslinens.com

HURRY

SALE ENDS APRIL 10th 2013.

Heart Sachets SALE 2013

THIS SALE HAS ENDED.
However, small heart sachets are now easy to buy at my Etsy Store.
 

 327 Asian Lilac

Whenever I make a new item, I always try it out on my sister and friends first, to see what they think.  While recovering from a severe upper respiratory infection this past December, I made a large batch of heart sachets and sent them off as holiday gifts.  They were a big hit with everyone. 

If you've ever experienced my Ornament/Package Toppers, or my Hot/Cold Packs, you are familiar with the delightful scent of my special blend of lavender flowers and peppermint leaves.  The Heart Sachets have arrived just in time for Valentine's Day, or plan ahead for Mother's Day.

Below are the Heart Sachet Prints currently in stock and ready to stuff and ship.  Small Hearts contain three tablespoons of my special sachet blend and the Large Hearts contain seven tablespoons of sachet blend.

Heart Sachets

Top Left: 514 Vintage Red Vine, Large & Small Heart

Bottom Left: 515 Vintage Rose Yellow, Large & Small Heart

Right: 516 Vintage Rose Green, Large & Small Heart

Left: 327 Asian Lilac, Large & Small Heart

Right 336 Asian Orchid Pink & Green, Large & Small Heart

Top Left: 520 Pink Ribbon, Large & Small Heart

Bottom Left: 522 Hearts Abound, Large & Small Heart

Right: 523 Outline Hearts, Large & Small Heart

 554 Fairies Lilac, Large Heart

This heart has a different image on each side, as shown.

Also available in 553 Fairies Peach and 

555 Fairies Green, not shown.

SALE PRICES

Large Hearts $5.00 each (excluding Fairies prints)

Small Hearts $3.00 each

Large Fairies Hearts $6.00 each

Buy more and save!

1 Large Heart (excluding Fairies prints) and

2 Small Hearts $10.00

5-9 Large Hearts $4.35 each (excluding Fairies prints)

5-9 Small Hearts $2.50 each

10 or more Large Hearts $4.00 each (excluding Fairies prints)

10 or more Small Hearts $2.00 each

HOW TO ORDER

To order, please E-mail me at:

sprocket.trials AT gmail.com

for a PayPal® Invoice

PAYMENT
I accept checks, money orders or Paypal®
(where you can use your credit card) at:

customerservice AT betsyrosslinens.com

Shipping on all orders before March 1st is USPS First Class and free! All orders placed after that date will be shipped USPS First Class or Priority Mail, depending on your choice.