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Crochet girlfriend kitties🌸

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Greetings friends!  To sew or to crochet?  Tough choice when I want to do both!  But lately I've been busy comparing yarns to make crochet kitties.  I have some listed on Etsy but would like to find the best yarn for white and black kitties.  I used 100% cotton yarn to make them, and while mustard and gray colors are soft and beautiful, white and black yarns of the exact brand have a tougher texture.   I'm looking for smooth finish with much less gaps.   These are made using the same pattern.  All 4 types of the yarns used are #4 medium weight.  I used 4mn hook for all.  Do you see the difference?   I prefer natural material but acrylic might be the best choice for this project (B).  Chenille (D) is super soft but a little difficult to crochet, because stitches are less visible and yarn brakes when you pull to close.  Maybe chenille should be crocheted with a larger hook, since no problem with th...

New crossbody phone bags are ready!

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After so many prototypes, the new crossbody phone bags are now born!  Lightly padded crossbody bag with a zipper pocket!  Hope they will make someone happt🥰🙏💞 view the product on etsy

Working on new crossbody phone bags!

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For a casual outing, all I need is my phone and keys. No need for a purse, but nice to have a small crossbody bag when I don't have a pocket.  So, I'm working on an ultimate phone crossbody bag!  I want it to be simple and small, yet functional.  The phone should be protected, but should be able to go in and out easily.  Also it might be a good idea to have a zipper pocket to keep keys safely...  what do you think?   This one is made using Kokka brand Japanese cat print Oxford cotton, backed with polyester interfacing for structure, with inner fabric being my wood grain print cotton I designed and printed through spoonflower.com, backed with fusible fleese for thickness.  The bag is about 8 inches tall, 5.5 inches wide, and thickness is 0.75 inches.  The matching strap is adjustable and extended up to 50 inches. I have been working on prototypes, and this one is getting close to the image I have.  My preferred hardware is matte black met...

Surprise snow in March in Seattle!

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Happy Friday yay!  This morning we got surprise snow😍  So pretty!  Hope everyone has a safe warm weekend.  I can't wait to sew more!  I think I'll work on phone cross body bags and/or box pouches.  I think I want improve my pencil cases as well.  So many ideas, not enough time!

Happy weekend🌞

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So many things I want to make, but not enough time🤩  Since I am gone to work during a week, my weekend is dedicated to sewing.  What should I make this weekend? I'm thinking new crossbody phone bags, large box pouches, or improved cosmetic pouches... or should I focus on restocking popular items?  Too much fun, oh boy! Have a great weekend everyone!  Choose happy🙏💞🍀

Restocked - Wristlet Keychain with a jingle bell - Japanese cats

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Restocked the sold out, popular Japanese cat fabric key chain!  The fabrics us Kokka brand, quality cotton twill, printed and imported from Japan🥰 Japanese cat key chains I made!

Happy New Year 2026🎍🎉🐱

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Happy new year, meow!  Hope your 2026 will be filled with joy!  And I hope I get to work on lots of projects!  Your orders make my sewing possible - thank you!