Hand Bag Shop Is Live!

I've officially opened my hand made hand bag shop on Etsy.... xoxoWhimsicalRoad

Right now, I am featuring faux leather/ vinyl fold over zipper clutches and pouches. I'll be adding new items all week.

The Vintage shop is still open, I'll be adding new items there this week also.

xoxo, Whimsical Road

Just A Bag

Broke out my sewing machine for the first time in a looooong time. This is just a simple reversible bag pattern that I sketched out years ago and just never got around to making. Needs some tweaking, the straps are way too short to sling on your shoulder... I really hate when your purse is lodged up under your armpit. (I probably shouldn't mention armpits in my blog, but you know.. it's true!)

Seriously, though...

I enjoyed the process of cutting out the pieces, threading the machine, and watching the whole thing come together. Sewing can be relaxing and rewarding, and fill that need to CREATE something. Like blowing on a dandelion, and having a little piece of yourself floating around out there. <3

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xoxo, Whimsical Road

Mother's Day Gift

I made this bag, card wallet, and key holder for my Mom for Mother's Day. There is a zippered pocket and magnetic clasp on the inside. The lining is in muslin, but the pocket lining is in the blue and red floral. Don't tell her, though, because she hasn't recieved it yet :).. I just couldn't wait to post, because I think it turned out pretty nicely, if I do say so myself. I just hope it doesn't get too wrinkled in the mail.

Sushi Wristlet (love, love, love how this came out):
The interior is a lime green with white dots.

Skully Wristlet:

Interior lining of Skully Wristlet... with a pirate theme!

Close up of the pirate fabric...ARRG!



Blue and black, the iso on this photo is off.. the fabric is not quite this bright.

Interior lining... light blue with tiny black dots.

New Japanese Knot wristlet in brown, teal, and white. I like these little bags so much, they are great for running to the store... the bag stays securely on my wrist and I don't have to worry about a lugging a big purse or losing a little wallet.

A new purse, in spring blues and greens. I added a pin-back fabric flower, which is a little hard to see in this picture, but it's on the left corner...

And I made a crafty little pin cushion for myself. I was tired of loose pins and my old pin cushion was much too small. This one is made from a little garlic jar, stuffed with fabric scraps, and a piece of ric rac.. super simple.

Wristlet Project

New wristlet project coming up:

I love this cherry fabric, and the lining fabric is red with tiny white polka dots. The pattern I am using is a retro reprint from Simplicity.

Welcome to Whimsical Road

Welcome to the launch of Whimsical Road. The purpose for the new blog is to seperate the sewing projects from the crocheted items in The Crochet Bakery. Here, I will be highlighting my Etsy items and tutorials from around the web. Enjoy!