They travelled all the way from China, from the only distributor we could find worldwide, and nearly a month later, after being held up in customs for a bit, my bag frames came! If you’ll remember from my last post, I’ve joined the Bag of the Month Club, and January’s bag pattern uses these great frames. I could have used similar pinch frames, but since the hinges are exposed, Mrs. H suggested these finger-friendly frames. The pattern offers 2 sizes, and I couldn’t decide which one to make, so I ordered one frame for each size! I also ordered a pair of vinyl handles, since the pattern calls for those as well. If you know of any North American distributors of these frames, I’d love to hear; either leave me a comment or send me an email.

Here’s the laminated Dottie, pattern by Swoon, in Tula Pink’s squirrels. It’s just the right size for a cosmetic case, and perfect to take along on a tropical vacation.

I had a request for a custom insulated lunch bag with a zippered outer pocket, for cutlery and napkin. I love how it turned out, and so did she! These prints are part of Joel Dewberry’s Aviary 2 collection.