On-Point Log Cabin Patchwork Batik Wallet

I made this patchwork batik wallet a few months ago for my Kawandi guru. She wanted Rosie Wallet  after seeing these patchwork wallets.  After series of discussion, we decided to use Bali batik. So excited! 

She wanted more space for cards, so I added more more slots from the original pattern and increase the height by 1 inch to accommodate it. 

The wallet is pretty small, so deciding the patchwork style took longer than I expected. I tried different style of log cabin blocks but decided to settled for this on-point log cabin using 1" wide strips. I really love how the blocks turned out! 

 

I did not use interfacing in this wallet since the fabric is thick enough but I used needle punch polyester batting and  hand quilting it all around. The jewelry plyers really helps pulling the needle when hand quilting. I kind of liking it as I can stab a few stitches and pull it without any difficulties! But frankly, I really need to catch up with my weight training workout this year! 

Rosie Wallet is beginner's wallet that is easy to put together. I have full step-by-step video tutorial HERE. I really enjoyed the process of making this wallet! Here's more photos of the finished wallet. 

Interior: 6 card slots + 2 slip pockets + snap closure

The finished wallet 

 

2 in 1 zipper pocket

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And here's the trial log cabin block. Let's see what I'll make, maybe a simple patchwork coin purse or another Rosie Wallet! 

The wallet is already received with love :). I'm so grateful for the support of fellow crafters here in India. It's really a great honor for me to make something for other makers! 

That's all for today. Thank you so much for stopping by!

Have a nice day,

Elvira

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Vintage Style Passport Wallet

Vintage Style Passport Wallet

 

Finally finished this small passport wallet order and it's now on its way to Hawaii! I got a few orders from Hawaii this last few weeks. There was a little delay with the previous order as turned out the shipping to Hawaii fall under remote area delivery. After discussion with my courier partner, we decided to go with USPS as it's the most economical one, even though it cost a little bit more than what the customer paid. But it's alright. The express shipping by FedEx and DHL are also available but it's way more expensive.  

Anyway, I really love this vintage Paris theme fabric. Eifel Tower print is my all time favorite pattern. I have many in my stash! This was one of those impulsive buy, but when you go to Japan, you'd want to buy so many fabrics as you can! 

Anyway, I think this voyage passport wallet turned out really nice. I still have enough fabric to make 2 more wallets, so this wallet is available for pre-order in my Etsy Shop now. 

I also added another passport wallet in Navy theme. The color is a kind of robin egg blue, very pretty color but it's a bit of challenge to find the perfect combination. This blue polka dots is the best combo I can find in my stash. Maybe I should try with another combo. 

Zip Around Passport Holder

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If you notice, I use a new photo background in the photos above. Nowadays we have so many options for photo backdrop. I think after the pandemic or so. Before that, it was  expensive, so I used to buy roll wallpaper and use it as a background for my photos! 

So now I’ve got these wallpaper rolls that I didn’t use, I figured I would put them on the inside of my fabric cupboard. The cupboard was custom made and the carpenter just painted the inside of the cupboard to save money. It is how it is, but I like the way it turned out. At least the wallpaper is not wasted.

Block Print Floral Fabric

I've been doing a lot of  organizing around my sewing room lately. I keep saying I should start de-stashing some of them. This year maybe I should! There are a few things I want to do this year, besides de-stashing, I'd like to again streamlining my website so that it's manageable for me, as I run my small business all by myself. There are a lot of scenarios and also things to think about. As I am going through perimenopauses stage now, it seems like my brain is scattered all over the place, so I need to make everything as simple as possible so that I can manage it well. Well, I'll do this slowly, Insha Allah within the next 6 months or so. 

That's all for today. Thank you so much for stopping by!

Have a nice day! 

Evira 

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