Fold over leather clutch bag

 

Check out the gorgeous fold over clutch I made for my sister for Christmas! I used up some beautiful camel coloured nappa leather and some cute 50S style fabric for the lining.

 

 

 

I top stitched the zip in gold for a little extra sparkle!

I used this pattern by say yes to Hoboken which was great, my dimensions are slightly different but the proportions are the same

Hope my sister likes it (and isn't a too avid reader of this blog!)

One Year Anniversary!

Its one year since my first ever blog post :)
I think i fulfilled my resolution to keep a record of the things i make and want to make, and i still think if anyone else likes what i post then thats just a bonus!
Having the blog has definitely inspired me to create more, make different things and has made me look at crafting and making as a potential business, but im a long way from that yet!
I plan to continue the same way in 2013, i still feel the blog is more for me to record what ive done rather than to share it with the world but maybe that outlook will change this year. But my main resolution is to take better photos, might even invest in a proper camera and stop using my iphone!!

My top 5 makes of 2012

5. Cami Bands - consistently most viewed pages!


4.  Doilie Wrapped Flowers - a beautiful simple idea


3. Leather and Tube Bead Bangles - i wear these all the time!


2. Needlepoint clutch - such a labour of love!


1. Basketweave blanket - i really love this blanket as does the cat!

Hermes Paper Clutch Bag

I found these cute Hermes paper bags on Pinterest via love Maegen and knew i had to make one! The patterns are so lovely, i just wish i could use it! Maybe i'll think about printing the pattern onto fabric and seeing if i can sew it together...

Needlepoint Clutch Bag

I love this needle point clutch bag over at Purl Bee. I've never done any needlepoint before but my gran was an excellent tapestry maker and embroiderer so maybe I will have inherited some of her skills! The tutorials over at Purl Bee really are excellent, you'll see that i post quite a few on here. I love the beautiful things they make and the clear way the explain them, all for free as well! Photos to follow once I get round to making it...