Inspiration for cut-work patterns

I went to the library today and sketched some patterns which might work for the cut work patterns I use on my soap totes. (Soap totes are like a hanging soap dish). These were from a book called "1000 Patterns," by Drusilla Cole. I drew them using Sketchbook Pro on the iPad.

Back in the Saddle

I had the pieces of this wallet sitting around for a long time. It has been a rough winter. I had thought my fatigue flares were a thing of the past, but my recovery is not proceeding according to my agenda. Feels great to be back in the workshop! This wallet is a warm-up for a custom wallet. I had to make one to remind myself of the order of operations in making this accordian-style organizer wallet.

Viking Shoes

Skymring posted a how-to video on instructables about making Viking shoes. I'm going to make a cut file based on this pattern and try it out with recycled vinyl tarps. She recommends thick leather but I want to see for myself how the tarp will behave. I know that the vinyl as a sole material will be super slippery (Viking curling sliders!). Perhaps I could used PlastiDip for the sole or glue on some recycled rubber inner tube.

Valentine's Soap Totes

Here are a couple of Valentine-themed soap totes. I'm not sure if the heart-shaped one is as successful as the traditional shape.

Thread Collective Show

Here was my table at the Thread Collective show at Tracy Murray's studio downtown Calgary. There are some bicycle handlebar bags, maps of downtown Calgary, and soap bags. It was pretty cold so that affected the turnout.

Making Hanging Soap Bags for Thread Collective Show

I'm thinking a lot about what to call these. Soap dish is not quite right, nor is Soap-on-a-rope. The Soap Hanger? I'd love some suggestions. The Soap Tote is good and catchy, but they seem to be taking a while to catch on. The soap makers like them, though.

New Soap Saver Designs

I decided to revisit some mesh designs I had filed away and get them out there. It has been a rejuvenating experience. I like the process of finding or creating a font that goes well with the mesh. I've been calling them soap saver bags since no one really knows what a soap tote is.