Owls, owls, My Love !!!

I followed my husband to Shenzhen for work few weeks ago.  It was really a good feeling to revisit the old place we worked few years ago.  Shenzhen changed a lot, very organised and clean nowadays.

Enjoying my time in the Shenzhen biggest bookstore, looking for ideas.  It was great to relax from work.

Since I am not working at all, I will use my time to sketch something funny from time to time.  Before I realised, I was actually drawing a little owl for fun, owls are really cute animal, they came in so many types, from very cute to very wield faces.  Then I decided to sketch something for a clutch purse.  Having a owl shape clutch purse is really something special compared to conventional type.  What about a little funny expression.....

Gee..... I really love the facial expression.  I am sure people will feel very surprise to see a clutch purse like this one.

9/12/2011, flying back to Shanghai.  After cleaning up the house, I started to design pattern for my little friends, started working on my  clutches the next day.  Hmm... as usual, I will come up with 3 designs only.  It wasn't easy to design something new, I needed to cut out unused fabrics, make a sample, readjusting the shape etc.  Finally, I got my pattern ready.  Time to make the real one tomorrow.      

I completed the 3 series few days ago, I just love them all......they are so so so cute !!!! They are definitely very unique gift for your love one  ^v^

 Introducing   :   Timi, Smarto, Mitty.

Look at what they've done !!  Messing with my laces again !!!

So who was the one who started this ? They are all finger pointing each other ...... 

Let's start with Mitty, the first one I made.  Mitty has very easy going nature, as a result, it has a lot of friends to play with.  

Take a closer look underneath its left wing, a little friend is hiding under there.  Mitty always love to give surprises to people  ^v^ 

How large is Mitty ?  it's 13cm x 13 cm.  To have idea of the size.  

What is it made of ? Imported Japanese sakizome fabrics is used because the fabric is thick.  It is also padded and quilted.  and hold the shape well.  

Process :   A lot of process involved in the ears, tail, eye and mouth appliques.  It was pretty troublesome to stitch them to the clutch.  

Pattern available ?  Yes, very soon.  I am in the middle of processing it  ^v^.  If you are interested to purchase, please send an email (storyquilter@hotmail.com)   to me so that I will inform you when it's ready.

Price : ALL SOLD OUT !!  

Postage : USD 6

Interested to purchase :  Please send me an email to check available of this series because only 3 are available.  I won't be making any more duplicate.

Payment : Paypal only.

Smart was the second one I made.  Smarto is mature and smart, good in calculation and everything.  As a result, Smarto is dressed smartly and has very bright eyes.

"It was me who lead them to play with your lace ..."

Forgiven ^v^

 How large is Smarto?  it's 13cm x 13 cm

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What is it made of ? Imported Japanese sakizome fabrics is used because the fabric is thick.  It is also padded and quilted.  and hold the shape well.  

Process :   A lot of process involved in the ears, tail, eye and mouth appliques.  It was pretty troublesome to stitch them to the clutch.  

Pattern available ?  Not available.

Price :  SOLD OUT

Postage : USD 6

Interested to purchase :  Please send me an email to check available of this series because only 3 are available.  I won't be making any more duplicate.

Payment : Paypal only.

The last cute one is Timi.  It was named that way due to its timid characteristics.  But Timi is fun and kind hearted, it always make people laugh.  Just scroll down and see how it makes you laugh..  Unique gift for your love one  ^v^

Alright, alright.... you've presented enough, dear friend....

How large is Timi  ?  it's 13cm x 13 cm

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What is it made of ? Imported Japanese sakizome fabrics is used because the fabric is thick.  It is also padded and quilted.  and hold the shape well.  

Process :   A lot of process involved in the ears, tail, eye and mouth appliques.  It was pretty troublesome to stitch them to the clutch.  

Pattern available ?  Not for this one.

Price : ALL SOLD OUT  (27/12/2011)

Postage : USD 6

Interested to purchase :  Please send me an email to check available of this series because only 3 are available.  I won't be making any more duplicate.

Payment : Paypal only.

Thank you for enjoying my friends' company 

MERRY  CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU !!

Beautiful bag charm, free gift for elegant tote bag series.

I still have some fabric left from my previous project.  I think I will make something for the new owner of the long tote bag.....  The new owner is also my regular customer, this is a token of appreciation of her support.  

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Elegant tote bag 2.

This is another series of my bag, a long trunk tote bag.  

The tote is layered and sew with beautiful elegant lace.  Entire bag is padded and interfaced.  With quilted appearance to the top and bottom layer of the bag.

Please take a look at the little pearl detail sew to the lace  ^v^

Again, with cheerful interior is my requirement for bag making.  

To have an idea about this bag  .....  My friend said it is a beautiful diaper bag too.  I have never thought of making a diaper bag.  Maybe next time.  

The bag is sold out too.

2 very elegant tote bags for an elegant Thanksgiving day

3rd November 2011, Autumn, shanghai.

Hmmm.... the fabric looks so elegant and it has been in my fabric cabinet for quite some time.  I decided to make something simple and elegant to fully present the beautiful print of the fabrics (from Kokka Japan).

11st Nov 2011

This is what I want to present for my first tote bag.

The bottom layer is quilted and sewed with tiny lovely pearls to further present the elegant details. (above)

With the contrasting layer, the bag is now added with more soft colors.

Of course, I always want both the front and inside of my bag to be presentable and cheerful.  This teddy was left over fabric.  I  can't do any more bag with the small piece of fabric but I just love it.  With a little thinking, I decided to stitch it up to the pocket beside my brand  ^v^

Below is the idea of the size of the bag.

Again, this bag is sold out before I managed to upload to my Etsy.

I am really glad to see that my works were appreciated.  ^v^

How to install a magnetic snap to your bag ?

Rather than sewing up zipper to you tote, if the design of your bag allow magnetic snap, why not use it ?

Here is the step on how to install the magnetic snap.

A magnetic snap set should have 4 items as shown below ; one half of the snap is magnetic, the other part of the snap is metal and is 'attracted' to the other. They click together to make a closure and they are applied at the FRONT of your bag.  

The other 2 pieces with holes are the secure discs and they are used to secure the magnetic button to its position.  These 2 pieces of discs are used at the BACK side of  your bag.  

Apart from the magnetic snaps, you will also need 

• a water removable fabric marker (or tailor chalk)
• 2 pieces fusible interface (slight larger than the magnetic snap)
• 2 pieces of fleece about the same size as the fusible interface(I used my batting in this case).
• Embroidery scissors.
• A pair of pliers

From photo below, assuming the 2 red fabrics are fabrics of your bag that you want to install the magnetic snap.  After measuring the position to place your magnetic snap at the front of the fabric, ,  iron on the fusible interface to the BACK of your fabrics. Mark where you need to make 'tiny' little holes for you to insert the magnetic snap prongs through the fabric. Use these marks as a guide to where you need to make very small incision using your scissors. 

Cut very tiny holes on to the mark.  Be very care as you only need very small hole. 

Apply the same thing to the other fabric.  Next, Push the prongs of the magnetic snap through the incisions. 

Place the fleece (or batting) onto the prongs. 

Then place the disc onto the prongs.  Using a pair of pliers,  fold the prongs as shown below.

Apply the same steps to the other half of the snap to complete the full task.

Sample example, here is how it looks like on your bag.

If you are interested to order the above snaps, please visit my Etsy.  ^v^

http://www.etsy.com/listing/86695000/high-quality-20sets-of-18-mm-anti-brass?ref=ss_listing

Elegant slim pouch for someone, not for sell

I am making this beautiful and elegant pouch for a good cause.  I didn't have any plan about the kind of pouch I am going to make at all.  All I know is the pouch has to be light and it must be a sling pouch in order to allow the new owner to be able to walk without any difficulty.  

8/11/2011, cloudy , drizzle.  2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

I didn;t even thought of starting to making this bag this afternoon.  After having my lunch, I just got myself pencil and paper and started to draw a pattern that is not even in my mind ( i only thought that it should be about this size).  Then automatically, I went to choose fabrics for this little project, and every single detail (quilting, design of corsage etc) required came into my mind so sponteneously along the process of making this pouch.  Strange......

I think I am going to quilt it in a simpler pattern to create an elegant appearance that matches the floral fabric here.  Maybe adding an outline is good to create a contrasting effect to the entire bag.  

5:00 pm.  Think I want to call it a stop.  Time to prepare dinner.  It's still raining outside....

9/11/2011.  8 : 30 am.  

Continue my work early in the morning.  The entire bag is done around 2:00pm ,ho ho ho ....  Let's see, a matching corsage (I forgot to take photo of the pattern  ......).  Any way, I made something very simple and elegant using very simple technique.  Just draw petals of different sizes and bind them and sewed up a little pearl in the middle.   DONE !!!!

Let you have any idea of this bag.  My little beautiful pouch, your ultimate mission is to make the new owner very happy.  

Off you go to the gift wrapper... 

Kawaii French zakka print tote bag (mid September 2011)

Sold out before it's launch too.

Kawaii lace & polka dot cotton linen tote bag.

Designed to create very elegant and comfortable appearance.

I always love the feeling that when I open my bag, I feel so happy to see the interior too.  Let me see, something soft and brightening should give such appearance. 

Petit floral fabric is chosen to create very comfortable feeling the pretty owner, making sure that the moment she opens her bag, she is always so happy to enjoy not only the outside, but also the interior of her new bag. that's the goal of Story Quilt. Making you happy all the time. ( ^ v ^ )

Beautiful stitch on pearly ribbon definitely add more elegant characteristic to the bag, YES !  I am going to put it onto my bag too.

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What about the zipper ......?  I finally found something I like to add on to the zipper.  

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How I love this combination... it is so romantic !!!!

mission completed.  Let me relax for the rest of the day .....