First off-thank you for the overwhelming flow of comments and email to me and my family over the loss of our grandmother. I hope I haven't left everyone with the thoughts of my being in a deep state of depression by not posting. We are all doing very well, death is never fun or easy to deal with, but it is not the end. We'll see each other again and laugh and cry. Thank you for the kind words, they have really lifted me up!
The reason for the lack of posting has been due to extreme busy-ness. I won't go into the list, it would just be boring. :) I'll just push on and share another pattern! Quick note though on my website-a few of you noticed that it was coming together and put through orders. We weren't quite ready to take them yet and the site has been put back on "coming soon." It will be "here" soon!
Market Bags
I am not exactly "known" for bag making. In fact I wasn't really planning on doing bag patterns as there are already so many wonderful ones out there. Children's clothing is my niche in the market but about 4 months ago I got the idea for this bag and couldn't get it out of my mind, so here it is! This is actually the first bag I have ever designed and it is super easy to make! The pattern includes two options. A straight messenger style (reversible!) and a gathered version that is oh so fun!
My friend Erin was game to come out with me and be my model. It was the first time I have taken pictures of an adult modeling something and it was fun! Ah, you have to know Erin I suppose to truly appreciate what a great and easy to work with model she was. Thank you!
The only problem with having so many great pictures is that I don't know which to pick for the cover! What do you think? The 3 I'm debating between are the ones with the logo on them...hmmm..
I just realized that most of the bags we took pictures of are the straight messenger style version! I'll need to take some more of the gathered bag because it is so cute!
I LOVE the photos with the skirt and bag the most in focus. (the ones with the logo). I can't wait till the patterns are available for purchase. This has been just what I am looking for. I just started sewing and have been having a tough time translating other patterns. Good Luck with your ventures!
Posted by: Kristin | June 18, 2008 at 02:10 PM
Great photos of a great looking bag. I don't make bags but might consider making this one. When will the pattern be available?
Posted by: dana | June 18, 2008 at 02:27 PM
I too love the ones you've picked so far with the logos on them - the one with the partial face, too! Your friend Erin is pretty and looks like she's havin' fun, but my focus shifts to "person" rather than "bag" when she is fully in the frame. That's why the partial-shot of her face with the bag works too. So.....I'd say you've already found your winners! :)
Posted by: Amanda M. | June 18, 2008 at 02:27 PM
Hmmmm... tough decision. I like the first one in shades of pink, but the second is my favorite. What I like about the jeans picture is that I see it and think - hey, that's me in my every day life. Huh, that bag is pretty cute!
Posted by: lorri | June 18, 2008 at 02:35 PM
What a great bag - both styles are great, and of course, the new fabrics they are modeled in. I love the pictures with the logos the best. Love Erin's shoes with the flower on the toe. This is so exciting!
Posted by: Terriaw | June 18, 2008 at 02:36 PM
OK my vote is for the second picture - the one of the green gathered version. It immediately caught my eye and it looks so different than most bags out there right now. So cute - glad to hear you are ok. I was getting worried since you hadn't posted in a while!
Posted by: Amber | June 18, 2008 at 02:38 PM
I love the gathered bag, I am not a bag pattern buyer but I love how that one looks. I like the last photo with the orange and yellow apples for the cover.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | June 18, 2008 at 02:39 PM
I love the last one with the logo. The bag really "pops" and the shoes are TDF!!
-Andre'a
Posted by: Andre'a | June 18, 2008 at 02:40 PM
The new purse pattern is very cute! I love the gathered version. I like the first and second photo. Cant wait to see whats next.
Posted by: Karin | June 18, 2008 at 02:47 PM
I'm a great fan of yours (even if I never left a comment before), love your fabrics (still can't find them in Montreal, darn...), your sewing, the photographs you take. All three photos are great, number 2 is probably the most interesting, but my heart goes to number 1 because of the bright colors :-)
Posted by: Dominique | June 18, 2008 at 02:52 PM
I like the last one with the logo. The bag really stands out and it would make me pick up the pattern.
Posted by: Amy | June 18, 2008 at 02:53 PM
All the pictures look great dear friend! But for a cover, my vote is for the last one- the orange and yellow bag. Just because the bag is bright and in sharp focus while the skirt and Erin are a little fuzzy. It makes the bag really pop. It would catch my eye in a shop. :)
Posted by: Amber K. | June 18, 2008 at 03:00 PM
Oh, I'm torn between the first two potential covers. Both are great and quite eye catching.
Posted by: Mary | June 18, 2008 at 03:34 PM
Okay, I vote for the third option ..... because I want those shoes that Erin is wearing!
Posted by: jamn | June 18, 2008 at 03:39 PM
Great photos but definitely the first one!!!
Yep!! I'm positive;) So pretty!!
Posted by: Ruth | June 18, 2008 at 04:17 PM
I like the last one with the logo. The bag really stands out.
Posted by: Marianne Johnson | June 18, 2008 at 04:23 PM
I like the last one the best, but I am wondering if a photo shoot at a farmers market would be great. After all they are market bags! He He!
Posted by: ellen Crimi-Trent | June 18, 2008 at 04:31 PM
Will your fabrics be available through your website? I'm having a hard time finding them in local shops but have a huge crush on most of them with swirling ideas for quilts, which is what I mostly do. I can't wait for the new stuff to be available. Great designs! Thanks.
Posted by: Rachel Albertsen | June 18, 2008 at 04:38 PM
Oh my- one's cuter than the next! Tough pick, but I say #1 should be the cover! :)
Posted by: Debbie Miller | June 18, 2008 at 05:16 PM
I am so glad to hear you and your family are doing good and are coping well.
They all look great! Can't wait to see more pictures of the gathered bag!
Caroline
Posted by: Caroline | June 18, 2008 at 05:36 PM
OMG - I am not sure I am going to make it - I must have the pattern for that amazing bag - NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ahhh!!!!!!!!!!! Will they be available for downloading pdf??????
Posted by: Jenn | June 18, 2008 at 05:48 PM
Hmmmm, tough choice indeed. They're all super, but I really love the second photo with the green bag.
How exciting this must be. Fabric and now patters too. Just great.
Congrats!
Posted by: Lisa | June 18, 2008 at 06:45 PM
Love these bags. I like #1 best as a photo, but love bag #2 the best because it is different than others that are out there now. However, the pose in #2 seems too similar to Amy Butler's bag pattern covers (bag over shoulder, partial face, etc.). Anyway, just my 2 cents. They are lovely and I can't wait for the fabs or the patterns!
Posted by: Nichole | June 18, 2008 at 07:25 PM
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the gathered bag! It's so cute! When is this fabric line and patterns coming out? I want them!
Posted by: Amy | June 18, 2008 at 07:28 PM
Ohhhh, love the bags! I like photos #1 and #2. :D Big help huh??? ;) I can't wait to get my hands on the patterns and fabric! I probably won't be sewing children's clothing (well maybe once I see more patterns...)but want to make the bags.
Posted by: CJ | June 18, 2008 at 07:41 PM