secret agent tote

mild mannered and outwardly unassuming, this tote harbors a special surprise...

a row of pockets on the outside provide plenty of options to stash your goodies. the larger, middle pocket is sealed with a kiss of velcro. in between it and the twin side pockets lie matching skinny pockets in a contrast fabric. these pockets are perfect for pens and pencils or knitting needles and crochet hooks, whatever strikes your fancy. the interior is lined with the same contrast fabric and the 13" x 17" proportions make for a roomy carriage. the surprise is the attached 5" x 5" wallet that is equally at home floating about the interior or resting in the central pocket.

it is no secret that you can meet this secret agent at the trunk show december 9th!

orpheus album tote

this 14" x 15" beauty is named after orpheus records in arlington (not club orpheus you baltimore rave kids). it is the perfect size to transport your albums around town and boasts four pockets to hold your smaller bits. this tote is reversible to suit your mood or better match your outfit. contrast stitching, reinforced handles, and velcro closures are just some of the on-board features that will get you one step closer to being the coolest kid on the block.

the orpheus is available for purchase and will be appearing at the trunk show in baltimore december 9th!

pencil it in!

(don't worry, i will remind about this festival as the date approaches)

along with fantastic wares from fabulous vendors, there will be snacks and spirits to get you in the holiday mood. between now and december 9th, i'll be creating and posting new items that will be available at the show. i will also preview the work of the other artisans.

bring some friends! tell your acquaintances! inform family members! communicate with your community! we look forward to seeing you there.

back from gramma's ... back to work

my gramma's house is one of my favorite places in the world. it is full of magic and memories...and so much inspiration. every room is a showcase for her handmade treasures. even the closets overflow with the beautiful things that she has made. at 91, she is still creating (and impossible to keep up with).

shhh...the camera is sleeping

as predicted, today we are back to seasonally appropriate weather. thanks to the plummeting temperature productivity is up! unfortunately, the camera is down for the count. the battery is all tuckered out. it is recharging now and preparing for a trip to western pennsylvania where, 24 hours from now, i'll be relaxing at my gramma's with a cold iron city.

enjoy the weekend and check back on monday for a look at some new bags. to quell some of the anticipation and excitement, here is an action shot from earlier today:

it's a beautiful day in the neighborhood

it is 66 degrees and sometimes sunny on this delightful mid-november afternoon. as a consequence, there is a work stoppage in effect at chickadee central. we expect this to continue until the weather returns to its usual pattern of cold, rain, and general unpleasantness...which will probably be a little bit later on in the evening, definitely tomorrow.

tonight!

action shot! (13 november 2007)

a new bag coming soon...

getting down to business

as much as i try to ignore them, there are business matters to attend to here at this chickadee's global headquarters. this place is over-run with fabrics, yarns, needles and threads but a bit light on the brass tacks. thankfully, the supply closet did include some blank business card templates. with a little creative manipulation of microsoft works and ms paint, i managed to coax these babies out of the old dot-matrix.

two designs, tons of color combinations, hours of copy/paste enjoyment

patchwork placemats: take 2

fresh from the sewing machine, here's a look at the latest placemat line-up.

like their friends in the previous set, these 12" x 16" lovelies are backed with denim and ready for a dining table near you!