Image via WikipediaI am on a tear to accomplish one of my resolutions ... to restock my bag shops after months of nothing! I've got two done and another on the cutting table.

First, here's a new style for me ... an applique bag. This lovely is called "In Our Hour" and it is being made for the Western States Public Radio Auction to support my public radio station, KNPR. This will be a large messenger bag. In this bag, I wanted to embody the idea that time is valuable and there is no time like NOW to support the things that matter to you. I think a lot of people are rediscovering the value of time over money and things these days.

You're seeing the applique and beadwork on the flap, and some of the panels and pockets. I had these two identical clock prints in black and white and color and wanted to get time in the hour glass. My sister helped me draft the hourglass and we are both pretty pleased with how it came out. I used tiny fired Czech glass beads from Bead Haven for the sand and rounds of tiger eye for the finals on the top of the glass. The auction starts February 4th, so I better get this bag done.

Detail of the applique hourglass

Next, my daughter Holly suggested a blue bag and she always liked the flower pot shape. Esmerelda is a small tote with lovely lime green accents in hand dyed fabric made by Karen of Ruby Mountain Dyeworks. You can see this one over in my Artfire shop.



and finally, Tiffany in the City a large hobo style bag. Usually a don't make oversized bags, but this girl is generous! 16" wide by 10" tall. Chic and stylish with neat little reflective glass discs on the mouth of the bag. Also in my Artfire Shop.


So I think I am off to a good start. Next, I have an idea to do a music bag and another cut out bag like my personal sun bag I am carrying around right now. I also have a neat dyed cat panel that will become a small wall quilt soon.