some totes before i go
These bags are headed off to Edith & Edna today (the ONE downside to dropping my things off in person is that I always want to BUY something in that beautiful place!). They're straight up totes with vintage heavyweight fabric, and freezer paper stencils. (Oh, and speaking of Edith & Edna and freezer paper stencils, Brandie and I will be doing a workshop on just that on June 24th, give the shop a call for more info if you're local and interested.)
This blue fabric didn't photograph well, but I love it. It's that sort of old school tweedish upholstry material. I saved a bit to make myself one too. (I think the octopus is my favorite!).
These are sort of mini totes. You know, for when you want the casual feel of a tote, but you only have keys, wallet and phone? A simple small tote shape, lined, and with vintage trims.
We're off to Cape Cod for a weekend of visiting with friends, and playing in the sun. I'll be back to blogging on Wednesday. Have a good weekend, everyone!
love love love love....
wow lady. when you get back to work, you get back to work! have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: hannah | May 26, 2006 at 02:22 PM
super cute! i love the seahorse and octopus!
Posted by: beekeebear | May 26, 2006 at 02:39 PM
They are lovely Amanda. Got to get onto the freezer paper wagon soon. That shop is really lucky to have your wares. I wish I could visit them too.
Posted by: Lizette | May 26, 2006 at 02:43 PM
Gosh, how do you find the time to do all this??? Those bags are great!
Where on the Cape are you going, my parents live there and I'll be going home next month to visit.
Posted by: kimberly | May 26, 2006 at 02:57 PM
those came out really nice, amanda!! wow~~ i am so inspired to buy some freezer paper and make some when i have a minute. and i love that bird trim. i had my eye on it the whole week in your house. i decided it wouldn't be good to steal it! (that and i million pieces of your fabric...) anyhow, hope you are having a great friday. love,
lisa
Posted by: lisa | May 26, 2006 at 03:52 PM
you should definately do a tutorial on your site for those of us who live far away from the shop. I really want to try this but, how sad is this, I don't even know what freezer paper is!
Posted by: Emily | May 26, 2006 at 04:16 PM
really love the trim on those little bags!
the silhouette bags look great. my favorite is the white rabbit. enjoy your beach weekend!
Posted by: Stephanie | May 26, 2006 at 04:38 PM
I may have given you my wrong address - contact me if so!
That store looks dangerous. Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Viv | May 26, 2006 at 04:38 PM
Duh! Forgot to mention that I'm psyched to sign up for that class ~ adore those totes!
Posted by: Viv | May 26, 2006 at 04:40 PM
I love the mini totes...practical and lovely. I need to do some research on freezer paper stencils -- it looks fun. Have a nice time!
Posted by: quenna | May 26, 2006 at 05:12 PM
The octopus is fantastic and I love the owl too. I think I might have to try these stencils - everyone else's have been so inspiring!
Posted by: katharine | May 26, 2006 at 05:49 PM
Yes, please. I want to do the workshop! :) I'll skidoodle right down there to sign up.
Posted by: jean | May 26, 2006 at 07:19 PM
oh i lOVE those totes. I have to get me some freezer paper. nice job!
Posted by: taryn | May 26, 2006 at 07:31 PM
Those are so cute...I love the seahorse! Wish I could be there to go to Edith & Edna...You are so creative...
BTW, what is freezer paper?!
Posted by: Monica Andrade | May 26, 2006 at 07:42 PM
They look really great, do you mind telling me the website where the first tutorial of the freezer paper project was? Was it angry chicken or something else? I want to make some t-shirts this weekend!
Posted by: Jessica | May 26, 2006 at 07:58 PM
Ooohhh I love the designs. Way better than mine! I LOVE the mini-totes.
Posted by: PinkPeanutButter | May 26, 2006 at 09:06 PM
Fabulous bags, are the larger totes lined as well? Also, what is freezer paper - I'm not sure we have it here in the UK. Thank you Amanda for a lovely blog - you are such an inspiration.
Posted by: Elizabeth | May 27, 2006 at 05:17 AM
They all look great, those mini-totes look like just what I need and yes, that octopus is super cute. Super cute.
Posted by: Meg | May 27, 2006 at 06:44 PM
These are so pretty ! yaya to you for getting so many done. :)
Posted by: Dacia Ray | May 28, 2006 at 12:24 AM
Great bags but I don't think cornwall is local enough!!
Posted by: Vicky | May 28, 2006 at 04:43 AM
A nice lady from Michigan just phone ordered one of your totes! We are now a worldwide shipping center :-)
Posted by: Julie | May 28, 2006 at 12:11 PM
I love the small totes, I was lucky enough to recieve one from Vicki at Turkey feathers and it is perfect for that rare occassion when I leave the house without a diaper bag and find myself carrying a wallet and keys in my hands!
Posted by: brit | May 28, 2006 at 02:21 PM
those are so cute! they look like they were a lot of fun to make. have a blast on the cape!
Posted by: alli coate | May 29, 2006 at 01:33 AM
They are lovely!!!! Hope you're having fun on the Cape!
Posted by: scribblesnbits | May 29, 2006 at 02:33 PM
cute bags! I'm loving all the happiness that is surrounding Edith & Edna. xo
Posted by: ashb | May 30, 2006 at 12:46 AM
Ug!! I so desperately want to learn how to do that but, alas!!! I am throwing a baby shower on the 24th!!!!!!
Posted by: em | May 30, 2006 at 08:44 AM
i saw these for real this weekend ... they looked so great. nice!!!! talk soon... x, mav
Posted by: maria | May 30, 2006 at 11:09 AM
I love the Freezer paper stencils and would like to add them to the purses i make... I'm not much of a sketcher, where is a good place to find stencil ideas?
Posted by: sue-hoo | June 01, 2006 at 04:51 PM
I was just wasting time on the web and came across this japanese craft book http://www.kitty-craft.com/shop/step1.php?number=1927
which reminded me of your totes and thought you might like to take a look.
Have a great weekend!
Sara
Posted by: Sara | June 02, 2006 at 06:21 PM