My Projects: Yellow Fat Bottom Bag with Cherries

 I started this yellow crochet Fat Bottom Bag late last Summer. I put it down for awhile to work on Fall and Winter items and have finally picked it up again. Now it's finally finished!

 I crocheted cherries to decorate the front. If you remember what I was going to use for the lining, you will see why I couldn't help myself.

Close up of the bamboo handles. Purchased in the Garment District. 

Here's the lining! Remnant fabric from this project. Can't wait for Summer to wear these together. 

For more information on this pattern check out my ravelry or Craftsy page. 

My Projects: Yellow Fat Bottom Bag

I've been working on this crocheted fat bottom bag. You may remember my Tweed Fat Bottom Bag from a year ago.   I've decided to give this pattern another go. This time in a yellow pima cotton yarn. 

I'm loving this sunny yellow! The yarn is Knit Picks Comfy Worsted in Creme Brulee. 

I'm also going to line this version with remnants from my Fruity Peasant Blouse. It will add such a nice happy interior surprise! I still haven't decided on the handle but I am leaning towards a light bamboo wooden round handle. What do you think? Any suggestions? 

What knitting or crochet projects are you working on this Summer? 

My Projects: Finished! Finally!

I have finally finished two crochet projects!  The Tweed Fat Bottom Bag and the Puff Stitch Red Beret. Let me know what you think!

This purse pattern in adorable and I love the tweed! It did come out a little smaller than I expected. I will have to try another one a bit larger for more everyday use. 

I'm really excited for Fall to wear this one! Love this red too! 

Do you knit or crochet? For pattern and yarn info on these projects visit my Ravelry page! Say hello, I'd love to meet you and see your projects too. 

My Projects: Lana Turner Dress and Fat Bottom Bag Update

Here's an update on a couple of projects that I have been slowly working on:

You may remember me hoping to join the That's Sew Cinematic Sew Along with Lana Turner, from The Postman Always Ring Twice, as my inspiration. Well I may be past the deadline but I'm going to make it! I recently purchased some delightful white cotton sateen and found this lovely vintage wrap dress pattern in my stash. I'm ready to get started! 

I'm nearly done with my crochet Fat Bottom Bag. I have wooden handles and some lovely grosgrain for a bow. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out! 

Stay tuned for finished project photos! Sooner or later these projects will be done. 

My Projects: More Bridal Garters!

Bridal season is here and I am on a roll! Here is a sampling of some freshly sewn up garters for my Etsy  shop, The Sparkling Cocktail. Check out my Handmade Wedding section for more! 

Other project updates: 

Crochet Tweed Fat Bottom Bag- I'm still working on it. S L O W L Y. Update pics coming soon! 

That's Sew Cinematic Lana Turner dress- I found a pattern! Yay! Need to buy fabric. Any suggestions? 

My Projects: Crochet Tweed Fat Bottom Bag

This is a quick update on my newest project. I started to crochet a Fat Bottom Bag in this lovely wool tweed yarn from Knit Picks. I am really into these tweed yarns lately as well as crocheting. I'm missing sewing lately but when life is hectic or stressful, knitting and crochet seems more accessible. It's portable and very calming. 

I started this project on the plane to California. So far so good. I will keep you posted on my progress. 

If you are interested in the Fat Bottom Bag pattern or want to visit me on Ravelry- click here.