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!!

GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED!

Iron & Wine Mossy Plum Berry Patch

Nine lovely gals commented (here and on my Facebook Fanpage)

on their favorite Crochet Hip Purse.

1. Chelz Martinez

2. Diane Lucas

3. Erica Todhunter

4. Kellie Cronin

5. Lauren Peterson

6. Made or Remade

7. Melissa Cox Tufts

8. Mini Binoy

9. Sew n So

10.Wendy Brellow

I numbered them in alphabetical order and used the Random Number Generator. The winner is...#5, Lauren Peterson!! Her favorite was Mossy Plum, which seems to be the clear favorite. Congratulations, Lauren. I'll pop your purse in the mail this week!

All of the Hip Purses are still available in the Mama Roux Shop!

Thank you to all who played along!

Happy Fourth!

Yes, I know it's only July 1st, but we're heading out to go camping with the kin-folk today. I love July Fourth and did not want to miss a commemorative post (mmmm...pie!)

Also, a reminder about the Mama Roux GIVEAWAY!

1. Iron and Wine, Crochet Hip Purse, 2. Mossy Plum, Crochet Hip Purse, 3. Berry Patch, Crochet Hip Purse

Leave a comment telling me which Crochet Hip Purse you take a fancy to. I'll choose a random winner next week, Wednesday July 6th at noon! Fun, Fun, fun! Tell your friends!

Happy Fourth!

A Quilt for Annie

A sweet little baby quilt for a sweet new little baby.

Created with Anna Maria Horner's Folksy Flannel (sooo soft!),

a bit of Innocent Crush, and a touch of Tina Givens.

Baby's name embroidered on the bottom edge.

I cut the binding strips at 4" which resulted in a nice 7/8"

finished binding which I highly recommend!

It was so easy to attach and I like how it frames the quilt nicely.

Simple, large patchwork squares with a border of Village Pathway in Plum

Small crib sized (I forgot to measure it before I sent it off, oops!)

and the perfect size for the stroller when she's on the go.

Welcome to the world Annie Jayne!

A Sweet Treat - Mango Shortcake

Mango Shortcake

Fresh, ripe Mangos

Poundcake, Greek vanilla yogurt and a drizzle of Honey

Quick and easy and so dang yummy!

A cup of hot tea (or a tall glass of iced tea) and you're ready for a nice mid-day break..."sigh".

When Rabbit said "honey or condensed milk with your bread?' Pooh was so excited that he said 'Both', and then, so as not to seem to greedy, he added, 'But don't bother with the bread, please." - A.A Milne

Crochet Hip Purses (and a Giveaway!)

I recently taught myself to crochet. Several of my friends are knitters and yarn is their "thang". I wanted to join the fun but was not quite ready to step into the knitting pool so I started crocheting. I LOVE it. It has even brought my teen-aged daughter and I closer as now I can join her on the couch while she watches her very favorite, quality, educational programs (16 and Pregnant, The Kardashians, Jersey Shore, oh my...). I sit there and completely tune-out the TV and I crochet away... (Ok, I might peek at the TV a tiny bit, I'm so ashamed!)

These sweet Crochet Hip Purses are a blast to make. The color combos are all different and very vibrant. I've given a few away to friends to get their feedback: Here's what my pal, Jilly-Jill has to say:

- Have it and LOVE it! It's perfect for a small wallet, cell phone and keys. Nice job Nina!!

Ain't she sweet?

Iron and Wine

Crochet Hip Purse

Crochet Hip Purse, Iron and Wine. Small, cross-body pouch perfect to keep your hands free while keeping your essentials safe. Double Crochet, medium worsted weight premium acrylic yarns in Cranberry, Grey Marble, Oatmeal and Charcoal. Magnetic Snap closure. Lined with Cotton Osnaburg and accented with an upside-down blanket stitch and a folksy scalloped top edging. Purse measures 8" x 6.5". Long 50" strap easily worn cross-body style resting at the hip.

Mossy Plum

Crochet Hip Purse

Crochet Hip Purse, Mossy Plum. Small, cross-body pouch perfect to keep your hands free while keeping your essentials safe. Double Crochet, medium worsted weight premium acrylic yarns in Pea Green, Olive, Cranberry, Grey Marble and Dusty Purple. Magnetic Snap closure. Lined with Cotton Osnaburg and accented with an upside-down blanket stitch and a folksy scalloped top edging. Purse measures 8.5" x 7.5". Long 50" strap easily worn cross-body style resting at the hip.

Berry Patch

Crochet Hip Purse

Crochet Hip Purse, Berry Patch. Small, cross-body pouch perfect to keep your hands free while keeping your essentials safe. Double Crochet, medium worsted weight premium acrylic yarns in Rose, Eggplant, Cranberry, and Dusty Purple. Magnetic Snap closure. Lined with Cotton Osnaburg and accented with an upside-down blanket stitch and a folksy scalloped top edging. Purse measures 8" x 6.5". Long 50" strap easily worn cross-body style resting at the hip.

I'm having a giveaway on my Mama Roux Facebook Fanpage. Head on over to win a

Crochet Hip Purse.

Click here and I'll beam you up!

Summer....time, time, time...

Child, your living is easy...

brainfreeze.....