Bags and Totes

I love bags, all kinds of them! All girls have some kind of bag crush.  Mine started when I was really young because I loved collecting and organizing. "A place for everything, and everything in its place" I guess you could say was in my makeup. So then later in life I became a teacher and had the need for many different carryalls.

Bag designs have changed over the years and tote bags made into artful and functionally fun accessories is a passion for creative addicts like me. 

Call them handbags, shoulder bags, tote bags, market bags, etc. ~ It's all about the design of a bag that draws us in. Growing up, my grandmother and mom called them "pocketbooks". And today my kids think that's really funny. 

I guess my love for vintage goes back to my grandmother. I can still smell her linens drying in the breeze in her yard that was dotted with Rose of Sharon, Peonies and Lilies of the Field. Ah, sweetest memories!

Anyway, this tote, all handmade and machine sewn by me

is for sale in my Etsy shop. 

Thanks for visiting!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/patricepastel?ref=hdr_shop_menu

https://www.etsy.com/listing/230986455/pink-green-on-black-butterfly-dragonfly?ref=shop_home_feat_3

Painting Pink

Vintage Santa Hand Painted in pink. Only one like him this year and he's sold!

 

If you like soft pastels in Pink, Mint Green and Snowy White

available for 2014 is my

Snow Family of 3

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SNOWMAN-FAMILY-Mom-Dad-Child-amp-TREE-Shabby-Pink-Mint-Green-HP-patricepastel-OOAK-/311221320409?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Merry Christmas from New York ~ Where I count on a White Christmas

 

Cutting and Layering and Sewing

A peek into my sewing room ..............

"blossoms" boutique baby cloth

reminds me of pink and blue forget-me-nots 

visit my shop for my collection

patricepastel.etsy.com



  

4 layers of cotton

 pretty blossoms, stripes, + 2 layers

my trusty Singer does the job



finishing touches

 

In my new Etsy Shop

 

Roses on ticking stripe, a hard to find vintage Ralph Lauren fabric called "Emma". Doesn't get much prettier than this to add to a shabby cottage or French chic setting. I made it with 4 layers just right for sweet baby girls, but I see it in the bath, garden room, poolside, etc....

 So Spring was the right time to pull out my cherished vintage fabrics. Here is one for chenille lovers. I found both fabrics ~ front and back! ~ on my antiquing travels to the Wexford General Store in Pittsburg, PA. I can spend hours, maybe days there ;) 

 This one is perfect for the gardener's pocket. Both fabrics I bought from a retired seamstress. From the 40's or 50's ~ sure is a pretty alternative to the ole roll of paper towels.

All my handmade cloths are multilayered and measure 18" by 9"

Patrice Baby

Although I can't take the credit for this amazing photo or for this perfectly precious baby girl! I DID make the little Summer weight blanket for her perfect little self to lie on. So In Love 

 

 

 

Our family is growing! The inner creative in me is born anew ;)

Vintage Pink Santa ~ handcrafted shabby cottage

 
This Santa is SOLD! Please check back during the Holidays for more one of a kind designs from PatricePastel

Every year I have an affinity for vintage Santas/Snowman. This 11" Pink Santa is the first for this season. If you are interested in him just email me.  I use vintage materials mixed with some new. He has been texturized with a sand finish and oh so many embellishments added :) I added sparkles on his beard, cuffs, hat, scarf, holly and lantern. He holds a snow covered evergreen bough with pink berries, vintage pearls and pinecones. NINE ROSES decorate him for the shabby cottage girl...and a jingle bell at the top. You will love him.

Creamy Pink Pearls

SOLD this pair! Love the creamy pinks. Beautiful peachy pink pearl with freshwater seed pearls on sterling silver wires. If you would like these, I can make to order (each pearl is unique). Visit my Etsy shop patricepastel for a custom order.