Zippy Wallets

Oh, look!  I've stitched something without using the Amy Butler full moon polka dot in green.  Shocking, I know.  I was tempted, but  I gave those green polkies a stare down and said not this time, my pretty.  You march yourself right back to the shelves of love and take a break.  I think I heard one of the polkies gasp.  I will rise above this addiction...maybe. 

I made these little wallets as Christmas gifts for my triplet girls, Emily, Becca, and Libbie.     These little wallets were inspired by Pam's wallets at Sew Gracious .  (Click on the link. Doesn't this wallet look cute in the green polkie? LOL!)  She makes beautiful totes and wallets.  Pop over and take a look, but do come back.

I'm also conquering my zip-aphobia.  Until recently, I've been very scared of zippers.  Not the zipper on my coat, or my jeans, or anything like that,  but a zipper on a sewing project.  With a little self-talk and a great tutorial from U-Handblog,  I conquered my fear. I put a coin pocket with a zipper in these little wallets.

 

I knew that money and treasures would be lost if I didn't put a zipper in the wallet.  I figured it was easier to learn to put a zipper in than to deal with the drama of a lost treasure. It really wasn't hard at all.  Now I want to put zipper pockets in everything! 

And this is totally off topic, but do you see that Barnes and Noble card?  It reminded me of a Christmas gift I received from the girls.  I think Mr. Handsome had something to do with it, too.  Since Mr. Handsome and I chose not to exchange gifts this year, he won't admit to anything, but I know how these things work.  Now back to what I was telling  you...I am the proud owner of Anna Maria's new book, Seams To Me.  Love it.  I'm a lucky girl!

Happy Day--

Cassie

Comments

[julie]

THere you go again... taunting me with your zipper skills! One day soon I will have to break down and try one. Loving the wallets. Such a great gift! You should make some for your shop!

[Maria]

Very cute! I can see why you call them your Shelves of Love. My sewing room is my Room of Trash right now. Soon!

[Gumbo Lily]

These are wonderful and I like that they zip closed. I'm going to refer back to that zipper tute sometime. Glad you got your book too.

Jody

[Terriaw]

You see, sewing in zippers isn't that hard! And you did a fantastic job with the little zippered coin pocket on these adorable wallets! Love them!

[Amy @ parkcitygirl]

love your little wallets :) hope the girls do too!

[Ana]

Those are lovely purses and I love the logic for having to learn how to add a zip LOL
Happy 2009, here's hoping it's a lovely healthy and crafty one.

[Gemma]

Love the little purses, perfect! Glad you've conquered your zip fear. I never think of you having fears of anything sewing related - your on a sewing pedestal over here! ;) x

[Tonya Richard]

Those little wallets are adorable and congratulations on conquering your fear of zippers : )

I also have Anna Maria's book, I love it!

[Thimbleanna]

Ooooh, cute, cute, and cute!!! I love your fabric combinations and those wallets are just perfect for little treasures. I was whipping up wallets of a different sort this weekend too -- I love making wallets!

[Tracey Craig]

Hi, I just found your blog. I really like the little wallets you made.You don't happen to have a tutorial would you. I would like to make some, or do you know where I could get a tut? I love your blog. Tracey

[Marie]

I love those little zippy wallets! I am deathly afraid of zippers, but maybe this was what I needed to see to be brave enough to venture away from straight seams and the occasional gathering.

I am still waiting to get the new book, I've looked at it several times at the bookstore and drooled over it though.

Hope you are having a lovely weekend with your family.