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 Thank you for reading my blog, laughing with me at my sewing adventures- hey, I am getting better :) -, and checking out my latest bags in the shop.
I have a new shop on Tictail, Blanc et bleu, where I sell beautiful Turkish towels and other eco friendly accoutrements.
Bookmark my new page and check it often for news and giveaways.
See you there!
Genevieve

Waxed Canvas and Leather Clutch

I have had a fairly busy weekend and I posted seven clutches and pouches in the shop yesterday.
You can see the Recycled Wool Clutches in the previous post (or here and here).
As you know I just love waxed canvas, the richness of the feel and the multitude of applications.
I designed a new waxed canvas clutch with an oiled leather bottom,elegant and very luxurious.

The Waxed Canvas and Leather Clutch

 The Waxed Canvas and Leather Clutch is large enough to fit an iPad. The leather pocket will hold small items.

Check it out here .

New in the shop: the Mini Pouch

After a very emotional month of June (see previous post) and close to a month out of the country, I was itching to get back into sewing. I created a couple of mini pouches, great for small items such as markers, embroidery supplies, or make-up essentials.

 This is my personal favorite in gray with a turquoise zipper.

 Small but mighty, the mini pouch in cream with a lemon yellow zipper

 The fire engine red zipper on this one really makes it pop!

The classic: in brown with a caramel zipper.

Check out  the Waxed Canvas Mini Pouches in the shop.
Take care~

New Tote- Red and Cream Waxed Canvas

This is the most recent tote in the shop.
The natural leather handles are long enough to be worn over the shoulder and the tote has two exterior pockets as well as one zippered pocket on the inside.
This tote will make a great beach bag or boat tote. Perfect for Dad! Check it out here

New in the shop

The Foldover Waxed Canvas Clutch. Made out of ivory waxed canvas and lined with organic cotton in apple green, it will be perfect for Spring.
Check it out here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/125999362/waxed-canvas-fold-over-clutch-in-ivory

Thank you for your feedback.

Enjoy the rest of your week.
Genevieve

Waxed canvas backpack- the Trekker

I had a few orders to fill this weekend, and as a reward for being a good girl and working hard, when I was finished with my orders, I played with a backpack design that I have been thinking about for a long time. Introducing the Trekker...

Waxed canvas, leather, and cotton canvas... my favorite materials...
Here is the link with all the details: https://www.etsy.com/listing/106727531/waxed-canvas-backpack-the-trekker
I really need one for myself- in red waxed canvas- yes!!!!

Red Waxed Canvas Foldover Clutch

I have been very busy in the studio this week. Regular orders and custom orders have kept me on my toes from daybreak until late at night.
So, what do  I do when I need a break? Take a walk? Take a bath? Read a book?
Nah, I just grab my sketchbook, my pencil, and my measuring tape, and I think up another design...
Last week I received a shipment of waxed canvas, including a gorgeous deep red. This beautiful color has sparked a lot of ideas, including one that I put immediately into action: the Foldover Clutch.
The clutch is quite large (13.5" x 8.5 when folded). It is lined in tan cotton canvas, and for the closure it has a wide band of thick burgundy leather with a snap. It lies flat when not in use but it holds quite a bit.

I just adore the simple lines and the overall elegance of the clutch.
It is 6:40 am. Another cup of coffee, and back to work.
Have a beautiful day!

Waxed canvas and leather tote

The studio has been humming like a beehive. Between custom orders, I have designed a new waxed canvas tote. It is made of cream waxed canvas and 4oz. brown oil-tanned leather with a hint of red.

It is fairly large, and it has a zippered pocket on the inside.

It is available here https://www.etsy.com/listing/105913933/waxed-canvas-and-leather-tote-the-carry

I also received a shipment of waxed canvas this week, including a gorgeous dark red canvas. I can't wait to use it. In the meantime, I have to fill six orders for customers- so, back to work...
Have a wonderful weekend.
G-