Market Line Bag Madness ... continues

 Partially finished Market Line Bags

I started a series of 26 Market Line Bags in the spring of 2017. Not long after that my life blew up and my sewing business was somewhat on hold.

Two-and-a-half years later, I am starting the process of finishing these bags.

I hope to finish the majority of these bags before I take my state exam in my new career in February.
I'm starting with about 10 bags that already had hardware installed and labels sewn in. One bag had the liner sewn in and today I finished the straps and sewed them in. You can see that bag in the top photo, the red poppy bag on the right.

Pressing out wrinkles on a bag

The first step with these bags is re-pressing the bags. This is to remove wrinkles and reactivate the glue that holds the cotton print to the canvas base. Some fabric separation occurred from long storage.

Some of the bags already had the straps cut out and I will finish those first. Then it will be finding the fabric scraps that match the other bags, cutting out straps and serging/overlocking the edges.
Next will be deciding on the liner color for the bags.

The floral dragons on red bag and the Laurel Burch dancing horses will get silver liners. The CALAVERAS bag will get a blood red liner. The gray bag will get a pink or red liner. The kitty bag will get a white or brown liner. I haven't decided on a liner for the teal batik bag or the green and brown frond bag.

Thoughts and suggestions welcome.

Red Poppy Market Purse

This is the third bag made in this print and one more is coming planned.

 I could not get the green liner to photograph well in the available light I have. The color does go well with the bag print.

2017 New Items in Fleece & Flannel: Throw Blankets, Baby Blankets & Kitty Mat Beds

2017 New Items in Fleece & Flannel

I've been burning up my sewing machine the past six weeks making all kinds of blankets and Kitty Mat Beds. I have a big flannel stash in my attic and I've been slowly adding to it over the last couple of years with new kitty prints. All my fleece & flannel items are 100% machine wash/dry and can be found at my Etsy Store.

Here are some photos:

Fleece & Flannel Throw Blankets

The throw blankets measure approximately 39-41" x 59." There are six different prints to choose from. From top to bottom we have: I Love Cat Naps; Purrr Meow; Cartoon Cats; Breeds; Kitties & Bugs & Butterflies; Brown Cat Faces.  You can see a close-up of all the prints in the Blankets Section at my Etsy Store.

Fleece & Flannel Baby Blankets

The baby blankets measure approximately 28" x 34" There are nine different prints to choose from: From top to bottom we have: Bee Babies; Blue Doggie Squares; Nursery Rhymes; Blue Yellow Moon; Green Bunnies; Pink Yellow Moon, Blue 123; Green ABC; Pink Birds & Flowers.

Fleece & Flannel Kitty Mat Beds

 The Kitty Mat Beds are three layers of fleece with a fun flannel print. They measure approximately 17-18" x 19" There are seventeen different prints to choose from. You will find almost all of the throw blanket prints included as Kitty Mat Beds. From top to bottom we have: I Love Cat Naps; Purrr Meow; Cats N Hats & Bows; Between You and Mee; Breeds; Kitty & Moon; Pink Napping Cats; Green Here Kitty! Cats, Yarn & Mice; Brown Kittens Squares; Kitties, Bugs & Butterflies; Pink Check Cats; Brown Cat Faces; Stripe #1; Pink, Gray, Brown Cats; Blue Meiow Fish; Pink Jumping Cats.
More throw Fleece & Panne throw blankets are coming, so keep checking my Etsy Store.

2017 New Throw Blankets! Cat Prints Fleece & Crushed Panne Velvet

New Fleece & Crushed Panne Velvet Blankets just listed at my Etsy Store. 
Find these blankets in the Blanket Section.

Cat Print Fleece & Crushed Panne Velvet Throw Blankets

 Kitties on Pink with Black Panne Velvet Backing

Kitties on Cream with Plum Crushed Panne Velvet Backing

Kitties on Blue with Black Crushed Panne Velvet Backing

2017 Ornament/Package Toppers are BACK for the Holidays!

2017 Ornament/Package Toppers can be found at My Etsy Store!

Red Jacketed Snowman

Find in the Snowman Ski Team Collection)

There are over 40 different designs in Christmas, Hanukkah, Cats, Dogs, Bears and Penguins.

My Ornament/Package Toppers have been a big hit with my customers for many years.

I take a cotton print with a Christmas, Jewish or animal theme, stuff them with a polyester fiber fill and add a hanging ribbon. I add my special sachet mix to make them smell wonderful.

You can hang them on your tree, curtain rods or to decorate the top of a package. Many customers use them as sachets and put them in their clothing drawers. They are child friendly, and perfect to hang on the lower tree branches. They also make wonderful gift sets.

Every Ornament/Package Topper comes with it's own tag (not shown).

Order $25.00 or more in Ornament/Package Toppers and get your shipping refunded. US Only.
Here are a few of the collections:

Heavenly Angels

Snowman Ski Team

Winter Wonders

Noel, Noel

Red & Gold Ornaments

The Ornament/Package Toppers will only be available through January 26, 2018.

Market Line Bag in PEACOCK FEATHERS print

Now available at my Etsy Store, Peacock Feathers Market Bag.

Peacock Feathers Market Bag

 

The Peacock Feathers Bag is a Limited Edition Market Bag with over the shoulder length straps.

If you love the bold colors of peacock feathers, this bag is for you. Two bags have been made so far. Enough fabric for one more bag, any size. The gold liner compliments the unique metalic print. This bag has metal feet, magnetic snap closure, matching straps and a bridal satin (polyester) liner with three slip pockets along the back side.

Market Line bag in TOSSED CATS, Laurel Burch Fanciful Felines

Just listed at my Etsy Store!

Laurel Burch Fanciful Felines print

Tossed Cats on Red

Tossed Cats Market Line Bag, Market Euro Tall in discontinued Laurel Burch Fanciful Felines print. If you love cats and Laurel Burch's work, you will love this bag. The print features tossed cats along with birds and sprigs of holly. Check out the striking, deep purple liner.

MAP FRAGMENTS Market Line Bag

Now available at my Etsy Store!

Map Fragments Market Line Bag. This cotton fabric print is by Eclectic Elements.

The Map Fragments Bag is a Limited Edition Market Line Bag, size Market Euro Tall with over the shoulder straps. The map fragments feature areas of the Pacific Ocean and shortcut travel routes across the globe.

The Market Euro Tall bags are the largest Market Line Bags made. This is the first bag made in this print. There is enough fabric for two more bags. The copper liner makes a dramatic contrast to the map print. This bag has metal feet, magnetic snap closure, matching over the shoulder straps and a bridal satin (polyester) liner with three slip pockets along the back side.

The Market Line bags were originally designed around a paper grocery sack. They will fold up like a paper sack and stand up like one too. But that's where the similarity ends. The Market Line Bags are eye-catching, stylish and versatile. You can use them as a purse, a carry-on travel bag, a special bag for work papers or for local shopping around town. They are lightweight yet strong. Weight bearing seams are double-sewn and will easily carry several bricks. Take care of them and they will last for years and years. It's unlikely you will find another bag as sturdy or as versatile as this one.

The bag is made by hand bonding a cotton print to heavy cotton canvas. Because of the glues used in this bag, DRY CLEAN ONLY.

It will stand up to wear and tear and easily carry 20+ pounds.

Approximate Dimensions:
Height: 14.5" tall
Width: 15.5" (bottom)
Width: 17" (top)
Depth 6"
Straps: 29"
DRY CLEAN ONLY

GOLD PAISLEY PEACOCK Bag is back!

Gold Paisley Peacock Bag, fabric by Punch Studios.

The Paisley Peacock bag returns! This is a discontinued print by Punch Studios.

The Gold Paisley Peacock is a Limited Edition Market Line Bag, size Market Euro Tall with over the shoulder straps. The Market Euro Tall bags are the largest Market Line Bags made. This is the third bag made in this print. There is enough fabric for two more bags. This is the first bag made with a turquoise liner. It makes a dramatic contrast to the stunning, metallic print. This bag has metal feet, magnetic snap closure, matching over the shoulder straps and a bridal satin (polyester) liner with three slip pockets along the back side.

Market Line Bags at Etsy

New Market Line Bags at my Etsy Store!

Out Of Print Laurel Burch Enchanted Horses Market Bag

First bag made in this print. One more available.

Frida Kahlo's Garden (with parrots) BOTH SOLD
 Last bag of two made in this heavy cotton print.

River Koi in Market Bag & Market Euro Tall 

Only two available in this print.

New One-of-a-Kind, Market Line Bags

Now available at my Etsy Store! New, One-of-a-Kind Market Line Bags, size, Market Euro Tall, the largest Market Line bag I make.

Two Geishas SOLD

Divine India

Geisha Snake Charmer