Springtime Textiles

Spring is here and there are new textiles in the Pesky Cat Designs studio. Fabrics in linen and cotton are waiting to be transformed into handbags. Yesterday I added a couple of messenger bags to the shop in a beautiful springtime chartreuse. I also added my first faux leather bag to the shop and it sold. I'll have more purses available in faux leather next week. Although it's still quite cold here in NYC, I am dreaming of cherry blossoms and warm breezes.

The Offbeat Messenger in Chartreuse

Comments

Inspired Instinct Design said…

The chartreuse is perfect for spring, and the fabrics work so well together. If I'm not mistaken... I recognise that button :)

Its great to see them being used for something lovely!

March 27, 2009 at 7:11 AM

Pesky Cat Designs said…

Yes Nurtured Earth, those are your lovely buttons!
More bags will be adorned with them soon. :)

April 1, 2009 at 8:22 PM

alissa said…

I love the lining of that bag - such a pretty touch!

April 7, 2009 at 11:45 PM

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