Lavish Linen Totes

Here is my newest bag the Lavish Linen Tote, and it's a BIG one! I wanted to make a very sturdy bag and the new designer linens that have appeared lately were the perfect choice. I started with Anna Maria Horner's Field Study linen for these first bags but have Valori Wells and Tina Givens linen bags in the works as well. My funky fabric combos appeal to my quirkiness but I also feel it adds a unique quality since these bags are One of a Kind, as most of my items tend to be.

Coral Cat Linen Tote

Plum Cat Linen Tote

Prism of Plumes Linen Tote

 Created with Field Study Linen, other quilting cottons by Anna Maria Horner. Two large interior pockets (8.5 x 10) and a magnetic snap closure. Interior lining and straps made with heavy cotton canvas. Exterior fabric interfaced for extra durability. Measures a generous 21" wide x 19" tall, with a 34" strap. Roomy enough to use as a very stylish diaper bag, book bag, overnight bag or just a lavish everyday carry-all! It's BIG!

 They're in the shop and ready to ship...go take a look!!

Back to the Drawing Board

This bag was originally going to be my new design for a large tote for the shop. It was completed a few weeks ago during my zipper melt-down period. It was a lot of work and I don't think I'll be making another, so back to the drawing board for something more manageable. I purposely allowed my 19 year old daughter, Eliza, to choose the fabrics just in case I decided not to feature it in the shop. Lucky for her it is now hers. I wanted to create a large bag with a sturdy, heavy duty zipper that could be used as a  gym bag, overnight bag, diaper bag or book bag. I just need to make a few changes to the overall design and the zipper installation, now that I am more confident in the zipper department.

I love the fabric combo and plan to use it again with my new design. The two fabrics in the front and back are from Anna Maria Horner's newest line, Field Study. The side panel is from her Innocent Crush line and the Zipper panel is Paula Prass Botanika. I always use heavy cotton canvas for the lining and straps in my bags which makes them very sturdy. I hope to have a revised design very soon. I'm excited to get some large bags in the shop!

Hippy Chicks

I just created a few more Hipsters for the shop using fabrics by Anna Maria Horner and Amy Butler. Those chicks rock! I just love their use of vibrant colors and detailed designs. I find it very hard not to keep every bag and carry a different one every day but I must be reasonable, so they're listed in the shop!

Bubble Burst Hipster

Sari Blooms Hipster

Delhi Blooms Hipster

Citron Bouquet Hipster

Whole Lotta Love

I have a whole lotta love for Lotta Jansdotter's fabrics with their playful yet sophisticated designs and bold, simple colors! These newest Hipsters were created with fabrics from her Bella and Echo lines.  Two large interior pockets and a magnetic snap closure. Interior lining and strap made with heavy cotton duck cloth. Exterior fabric interfaced for extra durability. Darts added to bottom corners for added roominess. Measures 15" wide x 15" tall with a 47' strap. Easily worn messenger style, across the chest. The perfect size for your every day bag!

Poppy Hipster

Schooner Hipster

Scattered Blooms Hipster

    

  

Florine Hipster

Stop by the Mama Roux shop and take a look!

Wild Weekend!

What a wild weekend I had! The Tag and Art Sale was fabulous and all my crazy sewing was well worth it! I have a bunch of extra items that I just posted in the shop for those of you that missed the event.

Baby and Toddler Bibs

(sets of three)

$10 Hip Pouches

Check out Mama Roux for more gift ideas ready to ship in time for the Holidays!

A Few Gift Ideas!

I love to bring a special hostess gift whenever I attend a gathering or party. Sometimes it's the standard bottle of wine but most often it is something that I have made, something from the Mama Roux shop. Dish towels are my favorite little gift to give but a cute tote is also awesome, especially filled with goodies. My newest bag is called the Project Tote, inspired by my knitting pal, Diane. She ordered several custom bags to keep her various projects contained. These bags are so practical and would be just grand filled with crafty supplies as a Holiday gift.

1. Poodle, Project Tote,, 2. Mod Blooms, Project Tote, 3. Water Lily, Project Tote,, 4. Posy Bouquet, Project Tote

My newest dish towels come in sets of 3 and are so plush they would be perfect as luxurious guest towels. I will be making lots more as I tend to go through many of these dish/guest towels during the party hopping season!

1. Verdigris, Dish or Guest Towels, 2. Vintage Rose, Dish or Guest Towels, 3. Garden Damask, Dish or Guest Towels, 4. Daisy Mae, Dish or Guest Towels

All items are available in the shop so head on over and grab a few hostess gifts for your favorite hostess or just for yourself!!

The $10 Hip Pouch is Back in Town!

I first created this bargain Hip Pouch last summer and blogged about it here. I needed a quick seller for the street Market I was participating in. They sold very well at the Market and in my Mama Roux Shop, too. I use mine all the time, it's the perfect size to carry just a few necessities so that you're not weighed down. Well, folks, they're back in stock and they're STILL only $10...YIPPEE!!

Head on over to the Mama Roux shop and take a peek!

The Pleated Summer Tote

Vintage Lime

Pleated Summer Tote

Vintage Lime, Pleated Summer Tote. Large and very spacious, created with Tina Givens Haven's Edge fabrics. Elegant and vibrant. The exterior has heavy weight interfacing. Lined with heavy cotton duck. Two large interior pocket and a magnetic snap closure. Reinforced straps. Measures 19" wide at the bottom, 17" wide at the top, 17" bottom to top, with a 30" strap.

Damask Dill

Pleated Summer Tote

Damask Dill, Pleated Summer Tote. Large and very spacious, created with Joel Dewberry's Aviary II and Tina Givens Haven's Edge fabrics. Elegant and vibrant. The exterior has heavy weight interfacing. Lined with heavy cotton duck. Two large interior pocket and a magnetic snap closure. Reinforced straps. Measures 17" wide at the bottom, 15" wide at the top, 16" bottom to top, with a 30" strap.

Take a hop over to the Mama Roux shop!!