What colour is this?

I just finished my newest all leather Dana Wristlet Wallet and have no idea what to call this colour. I would love to hear what you think it should be called.

Here's is what I have so far:

Butternut Squash

I plan to list this in my shop on Monday so if you can think of anything, please let me know.

My New Bag

I finally own my own Urban Pagoda - my Signature line.

I did this one in leather and it has a butterfly cutout. I even experimented with some beadwork.

Paid for by my advertising budget :-)

What is the common Thread?

What do these five items have in common? Well other than the fact that I created them, they are all featured on Treasuries right now on Etsy! How cool is that eh?

All are still available in my shop!

The Studio Revealed

It is still a work in progress but I decided to share my space with all of you. Way back in April I showed pic of my studio when it was in the downstairs location. Now here it is in the upstairs location. I hope you like it.

First up is my drafting and cutting table. Underneath I have my filing cabinet, drawers that hold tools and a book shelf for my drafting and sewing books.

You can see a wooden stool that I covered. I rarely sit when I'm drafting or cutting though. Whose ideas was it to use such a light colour anyway. It's a good thing I really don't sit on it, I would hate to see rubbed off dye on it.

This is my desk where I update my blog, edit pics and browse Etsy. I cleaned up the mess that is usually there. I would love to keep it that cleared.

I got that chair at a thrift store and plan to cover the yellow parts. I will probably go with a faux suede red colour to add some contrast.

I fell in love with the lines even though it is not a very pratical office chair because it is not on wheels.

My inspiration board may move so that I can add another shelf to place my stuff. I sure have a lot of stuff!

The desk to the right of my desk is where Agent 31 does her crafting. It also is where my BabyLock sits.

This is the space above my desk. I really need to re-organize and make it work to my advantage. Perhaps you can suggest something. I am so bad at optimizing my space.

I was thinking that maybe I should put my finished goods up there. What do you think about that?

Or should I just put the obvious, books! Books on shelves, what a novel idea? LOL.

Next up is my sewing area. I have my BabyLock, my Elna on a shelf above and beside I have my industrial Leather machine KOBE. I plan on getting another industrial soon to replace my BabyLock.

Since shipping is a part of my business, I needed a shipping area. This is where I weigh my packages. The drawers are great for housing my shipping items such as bubble mailers and anything that goes out in my packages.

That was an old dresser that belonged to my daugher. I covered the front of the drawers with a cool wallpaper that has maps on it. I love the red and taupe colour. I changed the knobs to the red ones you see pictured.

Don't you just love the big 'ole clock? I have a thing for clocks, the bigger the better for me.

I updated all the switch plates and outlet plates to silver too. I hated what was there before.

The basket above is where I put my small outgoing packages that will fit.

This is where all the pressing is done! Underneath I have shelves that I keep my interfacing and other pressing supplies on.

These shelves above the pressing station keep my pressing tools at hand and in sight!

The next photos show where I keep my overflowing collection of fabric. Seriously it is getting out of hand. I even have fabric in other rooms!

Ladies and gents, get ready for my AREA of SHAME!
I have this huge t.v. in my studio that I don't need. My husband is supposed to remove it when he finishes the den. Do I have to wait another 6 months before I end up moving it myself?

Once that t.v. and the base that it rests on goes, I will be able to get more of my stuff organized. That's how I hope it will play out.

When I'm in my studio I just listen to the t.v. anyhow.

I can't wait for it to be out. Of course it will be replaced with a smaller t.v. - I do need to watch/listen to my soaps after all ;-)

So there you have it, a revealing look into Sewlutions' World Studio!

Meet Buddy

The duck with no luck. Well that is how it started. He is a sample I made for a wholesale deal gone bad. He didn't fly the coop but looks happy watching over me creating in my sewing room.

Speaking of sewing room, I finally finished painting the new upstairs location. My Husband was supposed to do that back in April but you know men. You can glimse a bit of the colour on the left handside of the picture.

I will be revealing the new studio soon, once I get everything in order.

Did I mention how much I hate painting?

Happy Birthday Agent 31

Jolie turns 6 years old today. You should have seen her face when I presented her with this guitar. She has been asking for one for ages. Something tells me Agent 31 will be spending less time in the studio and I'll be taking a lot more Tylenol.

Rock on Jolie!

I've been around the world!

W ell my creations have anyway. I find it exciting to know that something I have made with my hands are in places that I may never get to visit.

Here's the list!

Overseas
Australia
England
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Holland
Hong Kong
Israel
Italy
Japan
Netherlands
New Zealand
Singapore
Scotland
Spain
United Arab Emirates
Wales

U.S.A.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Louisiana
Massachussats
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
North Carolina
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Vermont
Wisconsin
Washington

Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Ontario
Nova Scotia
Quebec

If you don't see your country, state or province on the list - feel free to do what you have to do;-)

Are you an under-cover PURPLE Lover?

I know I must be since I surround myself with the colour!

These flowers only come out in the morning. I don't know what they are called, they belong to my next door neighbour. This lavender bush sits on my front lawn.

These creations are available in my on-line boutique.

A-Line Leather Card Wallet

Leather Wrist Purse

On the Go Leather Wrist Cuff with zippered compartment

Dana Wristlet Wallet

Etsy Love

Etsy Poster Contest: The Votes are In!

Today I found out that one of my zippered cuffs was on one of the winning lists picked by Neawear and one of my wrist purses was picked for the front page of Etsy.

These items are still available for sale in my shop. I can also customize. To see more of the lists and to read up on the contest click on this link.

Why Can't we all Get along?

I went to the zoo yesterday and this was the best shot of all.

How do you Carry your money?

Here's a classy way!I have a friend who HATES this print, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

Would you like to see more? Click here

First Dibs Program

Get notified when a new design gets tested!

I am constantly designing and sewing. Most of the time I will make a first draft to see how I like the design. Sometimes the first draft makes it to my Etsy shop and sometimes not.

I am offering you First Dibs on these creations. You get it for a ridiculously low price while I clear valuable real estate in my studio -- a WIN/Win for all!

All you have to do to sign up is comment on this post with 'Yes I want First Dibs' and you will get notified with pictures when something new rolls off the sewing machine. Of course I will point out any flaws if any.

Don't pass on this incredible offer!

Featured Again!

This is the second time that particular cuff has been featured. A lot of people have hearted it but no bites yet. Hopefully the 2nd time will be the charm!

Anyhow, if you love and can't live without it, you can get it here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5527617

Leather, Skulls, Swords Oh MY!

Gothic never looked so Chic!

Visit my Online boutique for more details. http://sewlutionsbyamo.etsy.com

Pretty in Pink

I'm really proud of this one ~ Pink Suede!

Kiddie Carnival 2007

This was Jolie's first year at playing MAS (masquerade). Her section was called Show Girls and were a part of Jamaal Magloire's Band (basketball player) Viva Las Vegas. The day was wonderful, great weather and a great turn out. She played alongside my God-daughter Mya.

Here they are with NBA basketball great Jamaal Magloire:

Jamaal's Group - Viva Las Vegas won Band of the Year for 2007.

Congratulations!!!!

Two Turtle Doves....

and a partridge -- wait right there! Okay so these birds have been nesting in our backyard for awhile now. Who are they? My husband says they are Turtle Doves. They look like Turtle Doves to me but when searching the internet some people say they are not found in North America.

I would love to hear what you all think. I guess I'm still on the fence ;-)

2 Year Anniversary Sale **July 16 - 17th**

Tuesday will mark my 2nd anniversary selling on Etsy. I've had a wonderful time meeting new people, making friends and sending my creations to exotic lands that I may never visit.

Come celebrate with me!

25% off everything in the boutique
(not including shipping)


Here's what you have to do in order to receive this AMAZING offer;

1) Shop till you drop,

2) type “2 Years already?” in comments to seller

3) After paying through Paypal - I will refund the difference minus shipping

(you will receive a partial refund)

It's my Birthday and I'll Post if I want to!

Like these young grapes my day is just beginning. Hopefully this next year will be ripe with wonderful and exciting things. Happy Birthday to everyone born on this day and Happy Birthday to Harrison Ford too - he's 65 today and I am 39!

Calling ALL Bloggers!

I would love a little help with naming this one. This bag is my shabby chic contribution to summer. So far I am considering Chantal, Noel, Candace and Hyacinth. What do you think I should name her?