Playing with Textures - Distressed Look

Okay, the other week I told everyone I was getting bored with the Messenger bag design and that I wanted to do something different, at least start with the flap.  So, as I started making another messenger bag with a recent purchase of red/burgundy cotton twill...  

I decided to added a strap of fabric down in front of the flap, then I frayed the edges and sanded the flap in spots to give the bag an overall distressed look.









As with all my messenger bags, the interior is lined with 10oz cotton canvas in natural for extra durability.

Under the flap - you'll find a two deep exterior pockets while inside contains a zipper pocket and a split pocket to hold your keys, cell phone and I-Pod, etc.

The adjustable strap is long enough to wear across your chest or if shorten to carry as a tote.

You can find this beauty here: Messenger Bag Distressed - Red Twill

Cyber Monday Sale

Hi all,
Hope everyone enjoying Cyber Monday.  HMMills is also having a Cyber Monday Sale, all messenger bags in the shop are 10% off!

Come see these wonderful bags, a great way to carry your laptop in style.

Click here to go to the shop: Messenger Bag Sale

Sale ends at midnight!

10% Off Coupon

Hello everyone, hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and is surviving the holiday shopping.  For my loyal readers (all 38 of you) LOL, I am offering a 10% discount on every item in my shop. 

Visit the shop today to take advantage, just type BlogReader during checkout and receive 10% off.

Coupon will be available now through Christmas Eve.

Black Friday Sale - All iPad Covers on Sale

Whoo hoo, the holidays are here and what better way to start than with a Black Friday Sale.  All iPad covers in my shop are on sale until Midnight tonight. 

Each stylish iPad cover is constructed with two layers of fusible fleece, keeping your iPad safe from scratches, bumps and smudges.  Covers are completed with a flap closure and recycled button from my ex-DH's grandmothers stash.

Made from 100% cotton they are easy to keep clean as you just machine wash cold / tumble dry. 



Quantities are limited, so hurry...

You can find these great stocking stuffers here:

iPad Covers

iPad Covers

Finally, decided to use some of the Amy Butler Love collection fabric that I have had on my shelf for the past few months. 

After playing around with my prototype I finally made an iPad cover using the Paradise Garden in Wine.  The color palette includes mint, yellow, coral, fuchsia and lavender on a wine background and I lined the interior with a matching lavender cotton. 

Also decided to add one to the shop, which you can find here.

I used two layers of fusible fleece, to keep the iPad safe from scratches, bumps and smudges. 

I added a front slip pocket so you can also carry your power cord, ear plugs, etc.

  

For a closure, I used a recycled button and loop. 

...here is a view from the back...