Totes and Handbags by Ms.Karen

Friday, June 28, 2019

What's New

Travelled around to a few new parts of the USA and have found some more great fabric. Can't wait to get start creating with them. Some lovely tropical fabrics reminiscent of the beauty of Maui's wildlife. Perfect zippered tote for wet pool or beach wear. Zipper your treasures safely away. Child's name can be embroidered with choice of thread colour for ONLY $3 extra.
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12 x 12 Wet bag Lined with Water Resistant RipStop

Available in larger sizes and other fabric patterns

Another great find was in Juneau, Alaska. I did do the touristy alaskan explorations. Then I found an awesome fabric shop. Yup, I did!

Gorgeous fabric called " Night Lights "

Yes, they do look like that!!!!

Then I found these small batches of locally designed fabrics.

the Artist is Lisa Moore of Sitka, Alaska

These two are called " Animal Spirits "

I took a trip to the Garment District in New York City.

Well that was like travelling the world!

I found these sparkly, super detailed, Night Scenes of US Cities.

Look familiar?

I then found a quaint shop, packed with amazing fabric from AFRICA!

I only had enough money left for 6 piece.

WHAAAAA!

I may have to return!lol....

Well, I'll be busy.

Any ideas of what to create? Drop me note.

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

What's New ?

So many new fabrics out there...I can't make up my mind which ones to purchase. Well, as usual, I buy them all! Going through my piles of fabric, I found some small pieces that I've made OOAK. (One Of A Kind)

$15.00 USD

The Aristocats "Marie" Make Up Pouch

Will be searching for more of this fabric...I think it's so cute!

I now offer embroidered names on the totes for a small fee of $3/name. Great for preschool, kindergarten or any activity. So far I'm offering 2 fonts....still learning my machine... Add a 12" zipper for a fee of $5. The basic tote is still only $8 and I've always go some sort of promo or coupon code posted on my FB shop page .

Other fabrics are the Disney Princess line, Star Trek, Star Wars, Marvel Comic hero's... Wonder Woman was crazy popular!! And of course..

The Walking Dead

$8.00 USD

I have it in a pouch but can make just about anything you want!

Had some great custom orders last year.... which I love to do ..

$15.00 USD

Lord Of The Rings Mallorn Leaf Lembas Bread Wrap

I include a recipe for the bread

$12.00 USD

Beautiful Kiss Lock Coin Purse

Padded to protect the contents

Loved this order! Customer couldn't part with the jacket but just never wore it anymore. So I made a bag for her!

From Jacket

To Clutch

For a Birthday party theme, the Mom had Super Hero totes for the boys and girls as favors and party banner in the same theme. An event not easily forgotten!

The pendants were easily removed to be given to the party goers as gifts.

These were made for a lady who wanted to give a little something to her coffee group. These can be made in any fabric/theme for special occasions or as office/group gifts. Message me on ETSY about your idea. Quantity discounts are always available.

Another lovely set of Laurel Burch Fabric.

Available in Brown horses, dog and cat fabrics

$40.00 USD

$15.00 USD

This is 1 of many owl fabrics added

Plastic lined Monet Floral Lunch Tote
$16.00 USD

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

New Fabrics, New Designs!

Since most of the United States seems to be under some version of weather warning, more time has been spent at home! I'm enjoying my time sewing and creating with new fabrics.

Robert Kaufman

Peking Duck

Hoffman California International Fabrics

Aspen Birds

Timeless Treasure

Black Capped Chickadee

I also was able to get some fun and colourful Laurel Burch Fabric

Fabulous Felines

More to come from this fun fabric designer

This beautiful fabric is a gorgeous Robert Kaufman called Horizons

The colours are so vibrant and work amazingly well together

Introduced these bags at the Holiday Show last December and were well received

Quilted fabric in Tropical Hibiscus

Zippered

3 inside pockets

$35.00

12in Length x 3.5in width x 7in height

Quilted Blue and Yellow Mediterranean themed

Lemons and Flowers

Zippered

6 inside pockets

1 outside pocket

12 in lenght x 3.5 in width x 9 in height

$45.00

More quilted fabrics in these designs to come

New wallet fabrics!

Another Paris theme!

I love Paris

Colourful City scape drawings.

Limited availability!

Gorgeous fabric

Asian Phoenix in Flight

What's your fave?

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Holiday Craft Shows

This will be a huge Craft Show. You'll be able to do almost all your Christmas shopping here. These are all local vendors with quality handcrafted items. The coordinator is very particular about her choice of vendors. This is a 2 day event but the major traffic is on the first day. Some shops almost sell out on the first day!! I try to bring a large quantity of "best sellers". My OOAK usually go fast.

Remember; you can always order and have these items sent. I can add your message on a MsKarenny Postcard.

Mohawk Valley Community Center 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica This Link will take you to google maps.

Hope to see you there!

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Summer Post

Summer has been wonderful for Totes and Handbags by Ms.Karen! I've joined a new group called Women in Business which has opened me up to so many new followers and sales! I've also been featured in Blazing Hot Great Finds in the On Fire For Handmade page/blog. Please drop by and cast your vote, even if the contest is over for me, it always good to leave a vote for someone! blazing-hot-great-finds-vote-here My Red Lotus Casserole Cover is featured!

New fabrics for Child Totes that are terrific as Party Favors. A useful gift they'll have for a long time to remember your child Special Day! Also make great snack bags and sandwich wraps!
cupcake-eco-friendly-sandwich-wrap Click here 100% cotton outer shell with liquid resistant lining.