Work in progress and a little bit of sale

It's been long time since I've blogged. The last time was in mid February and it was still very much winter - cold and snowing. Now, about 14 days later it's very warm with temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Farenheit). I know it seems like winter is over, far from it, it still might snow, but I love spring! It's great because days are longer and warmer, the first flowers are blooming, the birds are singing more loudly (I know I'm going to hate it when they'll be singing at 4.30 am in the summer) and I feel there's optimism all around me. I don't think I could live far north with long and cold winters. Congrats to all of you who do.

I haven't been sewing lately because I'm totaly out of my tags. I went to local sewing shop where I bought satin ribbon for the first time to buy new one, but they didn't have any. Said I would have to wait a month untill they'll order. So I ordered it myself directly from UK - here. It was much cheaper and faster! Now, that I got my ribbon I'll have my tags soon as well, just need to get them printed. I have been asked before, so I'm telling you all now: I use Berisfords satin ribbon and my tags were printed at Mumino.
Can't wait to get new tags 'couse I have so much ideas I wanna try. I' m almost done with this wood handle bag.

I also have half done frame purses. As soon as get my tags I'll be able to finish them. Until then just a little sneak peak.

And last, but not least. I've decided to make a little spring sale. Those cell phone bags are now only 10€. Pick your colour! If you'd like more info and photos, contact me at blackbird.bags@gmail.com

Hi. How was your weekend? It was snowing around here Saturday and Sunday so I was baking these. They're for someone special ;)

I also made a few frame purses. Those frame purses are addicting! I just couldn't stop making them. Good thing I'm out of frames, otherwise God knows how many I'd made. Those frames are different shape than previous ones, therefore so are the pures. Frame size is 11 cm wide, they're between 12,5 cm and 14 cm high. The dark blue one is made from soft leather. Can't wait to receive new frames!! 

I'm sure you reember this bag. Many of you voted on black leather stripe, so here it is:

I also made another one with leather straps. Unfortunatelly this photo is not that good. The colour in nice warm yellow, almost gold and leather is dark brown. 

Have a nice week! More photos on my fb page  

Valentines shopping bags

I belive that more and more people are becoming enviromentally conscius about disposabe plastic bag and are using cotton bags insted. The Valentines day is near, so I made a few shopping bags with lovely hearts. If you'd like your boyfriend, girlfriend or anyone else to be more envorimentally friendly now's the time. Those bags can be washed and reused over and over again. The best part is, they can be folded and put into handbag.

Small hearts or one big heart, the choice is yours.

The fall collection continues

If you missed the first part of the fall collection, you can find it here. This is second part.

The biggest bag I have ever made. Big, heavy dutty bag, most sutable for a laptop. 

And a bunch of shopping bags. Everyone neds at least one, right?

A fraction of fall collection

Hi. It's been a while since I've blogged. Yes, I know. I've been busy making the fall collection. But that's not all. My camera has had some issues. Or maybe the batteries - they're empty all the time, even the moment I charge them. Beats me. Now, how can I show you my new collection if I can't make photos?

That's all I can show at the moment because those were made a while ago. Some of you might already see it on my facebook or Flickr profile. If not, here you go:

Until next time....

Display

A dresser in a living room is usually where we put framed photos or a vase or a sculpture, maybe a mirror, but how about your creations?

This is just some of the wristlets I made in past week. 

iPhone bags

It looks like everybody has an iPhone these days. If not the iPhone, than any kind of touch phones. If you're one of those lucky people, you need a bag that suits your new phone, right? These bags are slightly bigger than those for ordinary cell phone - perfect for iPhone or Blackberry. They are made from quality upholstery fabric and cotton or silk for interial.
Did I mention they are all unique, one of a kind? Loads of friend can have iPhone just like yours, but no one will have the same iPhone bag as you. Price? 14 €. 

More info? Contact me at 

blackbird.bags@gmail.com

More Market bags

SOLD

I have added key holder in the last two market bags. No more searching for key somewhere in the bottom of the bag. 

SOLD

That's that with market bags. I won't be making them for a while. 

Market bag

Going on a market on Saturday morning? Maybe to the library? Wanna look unique with a unique shopping bag?

Those are unique, handmade shopping bags made of 100% cotton. They are approximately 38 cm x 36 cm (the size may vary a bit since they are all uniqe). You can use them when going to the market, shopping goceries or as a library bags. I have one of those and I use it for carrying my lunch to work and when I'm going home from work, I stop at a store and buy food - the bag is strong enough for carrying all of that.

When not in use you can simply fold them and put them in your handbag. The size of folded bag is approximately 13 cm x 10 cm.

Cool, right?

Bicycle ful of bags

The Goofy Cat Handbag

When I start sewing, I just can't stop. I forget to eat, drink, take the dog out. I'm a bit exaggerating, but still when there's an idea stuck in my head I have to get it done! It's like reading a good book when you have to finish it and in the meanwhile you forget about the world around you.
Do you remembet the navy blue handbag from the previous post? I made several bags from that sewing pattern. I decidet to call it The Goofy Cat Handbag 'cos it looks a bit like a smilling cat as one reader told me.

I love the colour of this one. It's not red and it's not pink, it's something in between. 

For the interior fabric I choose this contrasting yellow silk.

This is also one of my favourite fabrics. 

For  the inside of the bag I choose red silk. 

If a use my imagination this bag (when opened like that) reminds me of a young hungry blackbird with open beak crying for food. 

Last but not least - the bag with lovely butterflys. 

Gone to Australia as a giveaway

and little birds for the inside.

One of those lovely bag is going to be a giveaway bag in the following days!