Presenting Bag No. 360 and 361

I carved out some time this weekend to work on my patchwork challenge. Both bags are similar in size to the Ultimate Diaper Bag and feature now hard to find designer fabrics. 

In the studio: Patchwork with ease

A custom order, the diaper bag set pictured was crafted from Jennifer Paganelli's Kimberly Royal fabric. Commonly referred to as "cheater cloth", this type of material offers a patchwork look with ease. 

Behold: Whitney's vision

A custom order, this bag was envisioned by Whitney, a fabulous customer from the great state of Missouri.

Whitney provided the material and a detailed drawing outlining the placement of each piece of fabric and I fulfilled her wish.

While I've had many favorite bags, this one tops the list with its funky color scheme. I love how the orange and green contrast with the black and white.

So chic! So now! So Whitney!

Bag No. 361: Reversible Hokie Pokie Tote

Bag No. 362: A Mini Park Tote Perhaps

This petite Watermelon Wishes patchwork tote would be perfect for those quick trips to the park---when you only need to bring a snack, the phone and keys.

Bag No. 363: Sweet and simple for quick trips out with baby

Bag 364: Another One of A Kind Find by Watermelon Wishes

Bag No. 365

Hello. This is bag number 365. The first in a line of one of a kind "OOAK" patchwork bags which I am planning to sew from the oodles and oodles of fabric remnants I've been selfishly hoarding.


The  next bag in the sequence will be bag 364, then 363, and so on. No two bags will be the same. And, many of them will be crafted from fabrics which have been discontinued and/or are near impossible to find.


A challenge of sorts, my goal is to make one new patchwork bag per day. I will be showcasing each and every bag here; in addition to listing them in my Etsy shop.


I am looking forward to this project for several reasons. First and foremost, I love patchwork. It nurtures my creative soul. Second, I have amassed far too many bits and pieces of fabric. When I look at the bins which behold this beautiful collection of material, I am reminded of the Shel Silverstein poem about Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout who refused to take the trash out. While by no means trash, my bits are taking up more than their share of space in the studio and one day would likely pile to the ceiling as I too refuse to throw them out. 

A Passion for Patchwork

As you might expect, after five years of crafting custom bags, I have acquired an enormous collection of designer fabric remnants.

I always enjoy the opportunity to design a custom patchwork bag. A true one of a kind creation, every patchwork bag eventually takes on a life of its own.

The XL Ultimate Diaper Bag pictured was created for a busy mom in the great state of Louisiana who wanted/needed an eclectic bag that was large enough to use with twins.

Mission accomplished! In addition to the 8 exterior pockets, there are 6 interior pockets to keep the essentials organized and close at hand. And the list goes on…a zippered top, swivel key fob, elastic sippy bands, stroller straps, changing pad and diaper clutch…make this set extra special!