Whew, it's been a morning of unsuccessful projects. I've already given up and thrown away two unlucky items, but I think it's just the universe trying to keep things on an even keel after this excellent success:
My new wallet. My last (also homemade) wallet was literally falling apart after a year's use, and I tried to replace it a couple weeks ago, but I just wasn't happy with the result. I wanted something compact and slick, and thought up the above model. It's got two pockets for credit cards and a back pocket for cash money. I'm not sure why I used this print, but it seemed like the thing to do, and I really like how it looks with the solid blue. So, huzzah.
I used some ultra-stiff interfacing meant for shirt collars; I bought several meters the other week before I realized it was just too stiff for making bags. It was perfect for the wallet, though, and it worked well for this fabric box:
Cute, no? And now my bird clips have somewhere to perch.
The jury is still out on this:
It looks really nice, but it's a bit breadier than it ought to be. The fresh plums are very tart, though, and the crumble on top is nice and sweet, so I guess it all balances out. Not a disaster, not amaaazing, but pretty good. I can live with that.
Lastly, I wanted to say how much I enjoyed reading the comments from yesterday's post. When it comes down to it, we're all very passionate about our crafting, which is a very nice way to be, indeed.
Beautiful work on all three. I love the box.
Your wallet is wonderful. I would love to make one for myself, my wallet is so clumsy and I realize I carry less and less cash these days, so I don't need one so big. The fabric box is a great idea, I might try something like that for Emma's room, we're in need of an organizational redo in her toy department.
i think you chose that fabric for the wallet because it's perfect. happy and cheey and pretty colors! so nice! and what cute bird clips!!!
so much better than a shop bought wallet, it's the kind of thing I'd keep lingering on hte table in a coffee shop for all to see, not in my pocket with the fluff n stuff.
i adore teh bird clip, who makes them, I collect all things blue, especially birds?
Beautiful wallet! Such wonderful colours.
Cally -- I'm afraid I can't remember who made the bird clips. I bought them at Paperchase a while back, and I remember seeing them on clearance a couple months ago. Wish I could be of more help!
I absolutely love your wallet. Did you come up with the pattern yourself? Very clever. I love the fabric, too.
Sijbrich -- Yup, just a little pattern I made up as I went. I'm actually VERY bad at understanding/following store-bought patterns, so thank goodness they're not required!
Thats soooo cool! I always love the fabric you choose - you have great taste ^_^
That cake looks yummy! I'm not a big fan of sugary-sweet or sickly-sweet-chocolate deserts, so the idea of a nice tart cake really appeals to me! Where's the recipe from? :)
Catherine -- The recipe is the German Plum Tart from Nigella's Domestic Goddess book. It's actually a yeast recipe, so more bready than cake-y -- and it's supposed to be flatter than mine looks.