Hello out there in blogland, remember me? I am back from and extended, unintended blog hiatus. During the summer I really felt the need to reduce my computer usage and emailing. I really wanted to spend the last remaining summer days interacting with my daughter more before she went back to school. I'm sure most of you can relate to this. Blogging is so fun, but it does tend to eat up considerable chunks of time, composing and responding. Like most things in life, it's a balancing act isn't it? But I've missed it so, and am eager to show some things I've made recently for etsy and the Pawtucket Arts Festival which I've done for the 2nd year in a row, and for the second year in a row it's rained cats and dogs for at least one of the days. But it was a success, and am very happy about that.
The next show coming up in December is the Foundry Artist Show in Providence. I'm so honored to be a part of such a distinguished group of local artists and craftspeople. I have already begun to prepare for this 8 day extravaganza. Oy. Here are a few things I've made so far. The first group are bags made from my husbands cast-off suit jackets. Disclaimer: This is not my original idea. i saw these from this Etsy seller and was instantly hooked on the idea. How cool are they? These are my interpretation:
here's the back of this one:
I am in love with Anna Maria Horner's Drawing room fabric. I paired this ornate scroll pattern with lucious Framboise velveteen.
Ok that's it for now, I need to keep is short and sweet to ease back in. Plus my computer is acting wonky right now, and I think I need to give it a rest. A rest now and then is good.
Yay! You're back! I missed seeing pictures of your gorgeous bags. I just am in awe of them.
Posted by: julo | September 25, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Wow! What a clever way to reuse materials! I love the bags made from jackets.
Posted by: sara | September 25, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Such gorgeous bags, Lisa! You've been busy ;-)
Posted by: beki | September 25, 2008 at 01:11 PM
Gorgeous bags! You always make such wonderful things!
Posted by: elliebelle | September 25, 2008 at 02:24 PM
Hello there! I do love your interpretation of the suit bag. I have admired these before and tried to picture how to do them but always failed. Cherrie
PS Yours are actually the classiest I have seen so far!
Posted by: cherrie | September 25, 2008 at 03:47 PM
Those jacket bags are AWESOME!! I can see you have been making good use of your time away! :p
Posted by: muralimanohar | September 25, 2008 at 04:08 PM
Gosh! the bags are just so beautiful
Posted by: ciyou | September 25, 2008 at 07:43 PM
I am so glad to see that you are back!! I love the new handbags what a great idea!! I going to try to make it to your next show
Jen
Posted by: Jennifer | September 26, 2008 at 06:13 AM
LOVE the suit bags! And your tent setup for Pawtucket was so lovely. Can't wait to see your new work in person at the Foundry show!
Posted by: Diana | September 26, 2008 at 06:37 AM
Beautiful bags!!
Posted by: MaryBeth | September 26, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Welcome back! Those suit bags are so pretty- I love the little bit of lace- it's a nice contrast.
Posted by: momo | September 27, 2008 at 01:18 PM
First of all those bags are divine! Second, did you make that quilt that is covering your display table? It is oh so lovely and the fabrics on it are pretty and old fashioned. I love it!
Posted by: Kendra | September 28, 2008 at 09:09 AM
Your stand looks lovely - I wonder how on earth do you get so many bags done at once?! Beautiful, every last one of them!
Glad you got to enjoy some special time with your daughter. Those are the times that lasting memories are made of - for both of you. :)
Posted by: Janis | September 28, 2008 at 07:17 PM
fabulous stuff!
and great to have you back, keep posting!
Posted by: monica | September 29, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Your work always makes me smile. It's just beautiful! And I think I owe you an email, and for that I'm sorry. :(
Posted by: Mary | September 29, 2008 at 06:19 PM
ooo...your little "boothe" set up is cute...kinda soft and pleasing to the eye....i especially like the paper lanterns hanging above.......and i know how much work involved....been there done it in all kinds of ways and places
Posted by: belinda | September 30, 2008 at 08:25 AM
girl, i have missed you!
and i just adore these bags! ok, so maybe they were inspired by another, but you have TOTALLY made them your own! yours are much better! oh how i wish i could get my greedy hands on one! :) (((HUGS))) you've been missed! :)
Posted by: jan | September 30, 2008 at 12:33 PM
I was wondering where you disappeared to. I keep checking my feed for an update. Glad to hear the festival was a sucess!
Posted by: Tiff@Three Peas | September 30, 2008 at 01:13 PM
Yippee! You are back. :) Missed you.
Posted by: Zoe | October 01, 2008 at 09:03 AM
Oh my goodness! What a beautiful collection you created. Bravo! I hope it was very successful.
Posted by: Kelli | October 01, 2008 at 01:02 PM
Wonderful collection of bags on display. What a great looking booth.
Posted by: Lisa | October 07, 2008 at 02:07 PM
What a great collection of bags on display. Beautiful booth.
Posted by: Lisa | October 07, 2008 at 02:07 PM
yeah! you are back - I so missed your creativitiy and catching up on life in RI....your bags are TDF gorgeous!!!
Posted by: kristen - gock's frocks | October 08, 2008 at 08:05 AM
i think you may be my favorite bag-maker of all time. the colors in the velveteen/drawing room purse just make me happy.
Posted by: nic | October 11, 2008 at 05:22 PM
These bags are gorgeous :)! I admire your sewing skills :D.
Posted by: Sophie | March 25, 2009 at 05:01 PM