Boro Sashiko Tea Bag Wallet

Sewed this Boro Sashiko Tea Bag Wallet using  patchwork dobby weave Sevenberry Japanese cotton fabric and did a bit of sashiko stitching.

Used a natural coconut shell button 10mm (0.394") and simple small hair elastic for the closure.

It has four pockets for your teabags and could easily tuck in two more comfortably or include a couple of sugar packets. 

Measures approximately 3.5 x 4.5 inches. Open it measures 7 x 4.5 inches. 

Tea Bag Wallets

At my sewing machine again. Used an old template I made years ago and sewed several Tea Bag Wallets using up some of the sweet Tilda fabrics (Sunday Brunch, Sanctuary & Jubilee) from my stash.

A simple pattern that holds four tea bags You could easily tuck in two more comfortably or include a couple of sugar packets. 

I used natural coconut shell buttons that measure 10mm (0.394") and simple elastic hair bands for the closure.

The finished size measures approximately 3.5 x 4.5 inches. Opened, the wallets measure 7 x 4.5 inches.

If you'd like to make your own, check out Pinterest for a variety of DIY tea bag holders.

Cute gift for your tea loving friends! Convenient to toss in your bag! 

Flex Frame Pouches

A while ago I bought a bunch of these Metal Flex Bands that I finally used in sewing these cute little pouches, including a triangle/pyramid pouch. You'll often find these referred to as pinch pouches, squeeze coin purses, spring frame or snap top and I'm sure there are a few others.

For the black/gray pouch I used linen prints from Around The Bend Collection by Anna Graham. For the other pouches I used cotton fabric collections from Tilda.

The two boxy bottom pouches measure approximately 6 x 5 inches. The lined triangle pouch is 5 inches. 

 For the triangle pouch I was inspired by sewingtimes  where she offers an easy to follow tutorial. For the lined boxy pouches I was inspired by a tutorial here by neige where she provides a simple technique using only two pieces of fabric with the option of making these into drawstring pouches if you'd prefer. 

Mini Komebukuro

I was inspired to sew this Japanese Rice Bag after seeing a short video by Tendersmile Handmade demonstrating a simpler technique. I made a few modifications.

I pieced my outer fabric in a boro style using select cotton fabrics from my stash. The lining and cord casing is a solid color black dobby weave Sevenberry Japanese cotton fabric.

For the draw string I used two pieces of leather suede cording and added decorative colorful glass beads.

The bag has a 5 inch square base and measures 5.5 inches tall.

Steampunk Notepad Folios

These were made using 110lb/300gsm heavy kraft cardstock as the base and Stamperia 8x8 Scrapbook Papers. I included additional notepad papers by attaching them with mini binder clips. The notepads have full magnetic backs handy for your fridge. The folios are each crafted with a convenient pen holder with pen included.

The Stamperia Scrapbook Paper Pads used: Voyages Fantastique & Around the World

The folios measure approximately 4 x 7 inches. 

Vintage Wicker Chaise Transformed

A few years back I picked up this white wicker chaise lounge and a bunch of bark cloth at a St Vincent de Paul Thrift store. I didn't take a 'before' picture of the cushions, but they were a solid sky-ish blue color and and had seen better days.

I had never sewn a slipcover before, but thought I'd give it a go. Not too much in the way of online video tutorials when I did this project, so I picked up a very helpful book; So Simple Slipcovers. It gave step-by-step instructions with full color photos.

I completed the slipcover with a zipper! I was quite happy with my results. I even made two coordinating throw pillows! Not happy with the stark white wicker, I spray painted the chaise lounge with a dark sage green. Definitely completed the look!

A Visitor At My Wood Shop

This hawk dropped by my wood-working shop for a short visit...long enough to snap some photos.

Not sure but it may be a Cooper's Hawk or possibly a Red-Shouldered Hawk.