New bags!

Quick update! The sun has at last arrived in NH - YEY!!!!! After a month of rain, we are more then ready to get out and start having some summer fun :) Hopefully the garden will recover - it's a pretty pale shade of green-yellow right now...

Anyways, in between custom orders I've been squeezing in some new bags for my etsy shop:

Brown Panda Prints
(bamboo / cotton fabric)

Mod Elephants


Pink Birds and Brown Dots
(the back has MM pink dots on brown)

Have a great weekend everyone! Hope to have some more new prints up next week :)

6 Bridesmaids awaiting...

Okay, so it's actually 5 bridesmaids and 1 bride, but that doesn't fit as well into the 12 Days of Christmas tune that's in my head :)


These little wristlets are on their way to Singpore for a special bride-to-be and her buddies. There are clips at the end of the strap so the bag can convert to a little purse too. Might have to make up some more of these - just too cute for summer!

Also have some fun bags in the shop:

Traffic Jam (a 20 yard bolt arrived the other day - yey!)

Green Birds (Kaufman's Monoluna) - how cute are these little guys?
Also available with a yellow background.

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend everyone! We're hoping that it might stop raining long enough to at least grill for a bit. I'm surprised the house hasn't floated away by now...Friends are on their way up, so it will be fun no matter the weather! Happy 4th!

PSST.. fabric.com coupon (act fast!)

The other day I received an email from the kind folks at Fabric.com - turns out they like my blog and they want to give my fantastic readers a coupon for $5 off any purchase (you can use it only 1 time)! Act FAST because this deal is for one day only - 6/24. Click HERE and enter this code at checkout:

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Perfect timing - you can get some goodies for the sew-along! Happy shopping!

New SEW ALONG Annoucement!

It's been a long time since our last Sew Along, but Stacy and I are back on track and are really excited! Amy Butler has just released 2 new FABULOUS patterns...

Mini Dress, Tunic & Tops
(includes girls sizing too!)




Field Bag & Tote



And guess what?! You get to choose which one you'd like to do for the sew-along! There's a little something for everyone - bag lovers, dress lovers, tunic lovers... and maybe you can whip something up for your favorite daughter / niece / grand-daughter / cutie-pie-next-door while you're at it :)

Want to join? Here's what you need to do:

(1) Join our FLICKR Group : click HERE
(2) Pick your pattern(s) and fabric (I have the patterns in my shop HERE) - use coupon code "monkey10" (without the "") at checkout for 10% off your whole order!
(3) Sew! (and please do leave us notes on Flickr with your updates, questions, etc. - these are new patterns for us too!)
(4) Post pictures of your creations by July 31

We'll pick a winner (with the random number generator) at the close of this Sew Along - the prize is yet to be determined, but we promise it'll be something "sew" fun!

Can't wait to see what you all come up with!

Dad Bag

When hubby takes Sydney or Ben out, he needs some minimal kid gear - snack, diaper, wipes, water. I got kind of tired of hearing "I'm NOT going out of the house with THAT!" (referring to a smaller / shorter version of the bag below):


(I love the front pouch to put my cell phone and keys!). So... I made him his own bag - a GUY bag :) And he loves it! No more complaints, and no more worries from me that the kids are going to be without the basics. He also uses it out on the boat to keep his phone, keys and camera dry.

In the spirit of Father's Day (next weekend!) I've posted 3 different camo bags in my ETSY shop, and they are on sale! I have a few of each and can ship the next day :)

Medium Camo Bag (twill)

Large Camo Bag (twill)

Large Camo Bag (Michael Miller Fabric)

I'd also like to carry a solid color bag - black / navy / brown - for guys who aren't into camo - would love your feedback as to which you think would work! Thanks! :) Have a wonderful weekend!

Jungle Jam is back in stock!

Just added a few more medium and large Jungle Jams to the shop - boy this print is popular!

There's a bunch of new prints that were added this week - more to come this weekend!

Some Newbies :)

Just posted some new bags for spring and summer!
(more to be added this week...)

Red Peonies (how gorgeous is this fabric?)

Almond Sparrows

Pink Sparrows

Blue Juicy Jungle (aka Jungle Critters)

Spotted Owls

PS: SALE!!! on Joel Dewberry and select Japanese fabrics!

AND.... stay tuned for details on the next Stacy Sews and Monkey Foot Designs Sew Along!
(click HERE to see our Flickr group)