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I intended to just get right into a quick post to share some pictures of some new antique brass bag supplies, and slim magnetic snaps that I have in my purse hardware shop, but first I have a funny little story for you.

Do you ever wake up in the morning, and then suddenly remember something from the night before and it makes you smile all morning?  This is one of those things, but this memory is also leaving me slightly confused!!

Pat Bravo and I

Sewing Summit 2013 - Sept 18-21
Salt Lake City, Utah

Let me start by saying:  I like fabric, people, buildings, food, flowers, colours, and shopping, but more than all of those, I like to take PICTURES!  I've narrowed my pictures from my weekend down to a select few to share here. They are not fantastic pictures, they are just pictures that bring back some great memories for me. I want to show you my weekend in a nutshell... so there will be less text here... and more pictures.

I'd like to share this tote with you... as it's not only my travel bag, shopping bag, and purse for my trip to Salt Lake City tomorrow for Sewing Summit 2013, but it will also be my next sewing pattern.  This won't be ready to be released for a few weeks, as it hasn't even been written yet - so don't start looking for it!  And if you think of a name... let me know!  I've been calling it the Novella Tote, because of the fabric collection I used here, but another suggestion I had and liked was Nouvelle Chic.  Do you have a name for this trendy looking tote?

Fabric:  Finnelopy in Indigo, Novella Collection by Valori Wells for Free Spirit Fabrics.

A good size tote, complete with adjustable carrying straps with buckles, a zipper opening, purse feet on a sturdy base, and several pocket options.  I used By Annie's Soft and Stable in the exterior and the soft, thick sides stand up on their own.

Here is my first version. I've been carrying it all summer, and although I love it - it was too floppy for me, the base was too wide, and it needed a zipper opening for travel.  It makes a good shopping tote though and I like to carry my packages in it to the post office.  I fixed all of these issues in the blue version and I'm very happy with the result.  This weekend at Sewing Summit will be the test!

Fabric: Ty Pennington, home decor weight cotton.

Watch for more like this in a few weeks time as I always make up a few of each bag with different fabrics for inspiration.

Thank you for looking!!

 

This is copied from my Newsletter that I sent earlier today, so if you have already read it, please disregard.  I just wanted to make sure the word was OUT!!

Source: The Graphics Fairy

Now shipping INTERNATIONAL OVERSEAS!!  

Thank you so much for the great response and feedback on my new products. It's very gratifying to know that my little idea was so well received! 

And because of all of the requests.... I now have International shipping rates on my website.

I can't wait to see how many countries I will ship to.  Just since announcing this earlier today, I have had orders from Netherlands, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Australia, & Brazil!  Very Cool!!

The Fine Print:
** Please note - Packages are shipped by Canada Post Air, and NOT tracked. If you would like tracking, please let me know as this is only available in certain countries and is at a much higher rate.
** Shipping standard is 6-10 business days, but please allow up to 14 business days in remote areas. Sometimes there are delays at customs and this is out of my control. Sometimes there are import taxes and duties, and this is also out of my control!
** As always, if I overcharge your shipping by more than $1.00, I will refund the difference.
** Packages lost in mail will not be replace or refunded.