Pesky Cat Designs

Corduroy color selections for the Fall/Winter 2012 collection have just been ordered. Interior fabric choices will include florals, stripes or cream cotton drill. Starting from top left: khaki, slate blue, stripe interior, red, tangerine, chocolate brown, olive green, charcoal gray and a floral interior. All of these colors should be in stock at the studio starting August. I can only invest in limited amounts of each color at one time but will be re-ordering as needed. Please keep in mind that when I re-order fabric it can take 1 to 2 weeks to arrive, so if there is a purse in the shop that you like and want right away you might want to snatch it up. If you are interested in a custom order just contact me via the Pesky Cat Designs shop. These purses can be created with or without an applique. I also have a selection of appliques you can choose from that include horses, birds, seahorses and more. Corduroy colors in stock at the moment are olive green, chocolate brown and kh...

Pictured above is the Jewel Cut Bag  now available in the shop.  It's a larger bag with plenty of room for your daily essentials and more. I plan to introduce a few more larger sized bags to the shop very soon.    This morning I shipped a batch of recent orders.  Over the past few days I've been busy working on several custom orders.  A couple weeks ago I introduced a batch of Harris Tweed Foldover Clutches to the shop. I'm really loving this design in the wool. The clutch pictured above just sold and reminded me that it's time to place an order for more tweed for upcoming fall and winter bags.     I have a wonderful selection of Harris Tweed samples to peruse. Shipping from Scotland can take several weeks so I need to place an order soon. Harris Tweed is quite costly and so is the shipping so I can only invest in a modest quantity. Orders are placed once a year. Very often I will only have enough of one weave to ...

New clutches and wristlets were added to the shop today.  This is a shoot of what the studio looked like yesterday morning. The blue and white birds in flight print and the ikat print are textiles designed by supermodel Iman. She's got a great line of fabrics out. They're whimsical and sophisticated.  Last week I added a few more purses with bird appliques, a Foldover Clutch  with a handmade bird applique, and a Foldover Clutch in stripes and natural jute with vintage vegetable ivory buttons.  Did I mention that I really love creating handbags? Well I do and I can't wait to get started on the next batch. Stay tuned!

This past week I worked in the studio and spent my breaks seaside.  Added four new corduroy purses to the shop . Raspberry red and cerulean blue. Also added a purse made from reclaimed leather to the shop . Next week I'll be drafting new bag designs, possibly two, and plan to introduce a new applique design. I feel so grateful these days to be able to work in my studio full time. I'm enjoying every minute of it and of course my breaks by the sea. Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend. Enjoy!

A new purse made from a Harris Tweed barleycorn weave in brown, tan and black was just added to the shop . Barleycorn tweeds have a prominent flecked pattern that give them a more richly textured appearance. The different colors merge together into a single shade from a distance. I love its raw and earthy look.  Above is a selection of purses from the shop in Harris Tweed wool, linen blend upholstery and faux leather. Come see more at the Pesky Cat Designs shop !

L ots of bright and bold colors are now available at the Pesky Cat Designs  shop. The latest shipment of fabric that arrived to the studio includes deep fuchsia, cherry red, ocean blue and sun baked terracotta. Summer is just around the corner so make sure to add a brightly colored bag to complete your summer look!

My long awaited shipment of interface finally arrived yesterday so I was able to complete a bunch of satchels. I'll be adding them to the Pesky Cat Designs shop tomorrow morning.  A variety will be available in different textiles and adornments. Inspired by the singing birds that come visit us daily, the scent of spring flowers in the air and days spent by the sea. Hope everyone is having a wonderful week!

A couple of weeks ago I came across this cool peacock fabric at  Mountain of the Dragon's shop  on Etsy. My dear friend who loves peacocks had a birthday coming up so I purchased a half yard of this gorgeous 55% linen and 45% cotton print. When it arrived it was even prettier than in the pic. The half yard was just enough to make a tote bag. I was so happy that she was thrilled with the bag! As this post is about friends, I want to mention another dear friend of mine, the very talented Damjana of  Loddelina  designs. She creates very unique and beautiful bags and accessories adorned with amazing embroidery and more. I am a proud owner of one of her super sweet keychains pictured below. She was kind enough to send me one as a gift/prize for completing our Holiday Boot Camp Challenge . I had my eye on it for a long time so you can imagine how pleasantly surprised I was when I opened my package and there it was! Shop Update: Lots of bags are in production in the st...

To celebrate the spring equinox I decided to take the entire day off from working in the studio. OK, I confess I did sew one button onto an applique, but that's it! The rest of the day was spent bike riding, watching waves and smelling spring flowers wafting through the air. The weather was absolutely beautiful with temperatures in the mid 70's. No jacket required. Just a t-shirt and sunglasses. Hope you are all having a great weekend and enjoying the arrival of spring!

Yesterday I added a couple of new purses to the shop made from Harris Tweed wool in a beautiful heathered blue weave. I was able to choose this gorgeous cloth from my large selection of samples that were recently sent to me from Scotland. As soon as I saw the gorgeous flecks of colors in this particular cloth I knew I had to order it. Included in my last order was a brown check, olive green, soft peachy pink, two light heathered blues and a deep ocean blue. I'll mostly be creating my Harris Tweed Collection as per custom order for the spring/summer.  Yesterday an early morning walk lead us here. It was a great way to start the day. Wishing you all a wonderful rest of the week!

My Harris Tweed samples arrived today! You have no idea how excited I was when I saw a package waiting for me in my mailbox that traveled all the way from the Isle of Harris, Scotland. FIrst thing I did after I opened it was to arrange my samples by color on my cutting table in the studio. Like a kid in a candy store, I could not contain my excitement. Sampling them one by one in my hand, I imagined what they could be transformed into. I matched two colors up to each other and thought of a two tone bag. Another one, in a beautiful shade of heathered blue, I imagined adorned with a bird on a branch sitting against a blue sky. After a while my sugar high was so intense that I had to step away. I did manage to make a selection for my next order. I chose some gorgeous blues along with some other  spring-inspired shades. It was so hard to make a decision since I really want them all!

Just added a couple of pretty spring purses in sage green and cherry red to the Pesky Cat Designs shop. They are made from a fine quality linen-look upholstery fabric and adorned with a handmade leafed branch applique. Of course you can wear them any time of the year. They will brighten up your winter days as well! Yesterday I added the pair above to the shop. They are made from one of my favorite Harris Tweed weaves, the Macleod check. My Harris Tweed source is sending me sample swatches of plain weaves and checks available in their shop now. I can't wait to peruse them all!

T his purse in a vibrant red-orange corduroy will brighten up any outfit. I just added two new purses to the Pesky Cat Designs shop made in this bold color. There's also one in chocolate brown corduroy in case you are looking for one in a more neutral color.  Recently I also added patchwork Harris Tweed satchels and some purses in solids to the shop so stop by to see them all.  Wishing you a great week ahead!

I've been working two by two in the studio. Above is a pair of Patchwork Satchels made from 100% eco-friendly hemp that has been hand woven and hand dyed with natural plant dyes. There are more patchwork bags in progress in the studio right now. I received a shipment of Harris Tweed yesterday so I'll be restocking the shop with more patchwork style bags made with this iconic textile including some with applique designs. The pair above are made from a linen-look upholstery fabric in burnt orange. I love burnt orange and it's a color that works for all seasons. All my new bags will be available at the Pesky Cat Designs shop this evening. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend ahead!

The Pesky Cat Designs shop  now has bags available in denim and velvet! I've got a limited quantity of these textiles available at the moment but plan to order more very soon. I received swatches of velvet in different colors from my supplier and now need to make my selections. The denim I selected is a classic dark indigo. The purse pictured below is made from cotton velvet in swedish blue. I'm loving this soft grayish blue. It's adorned with a wool felt flower applique and a coconut button. Both these purses are now available in my shop . Yesterday I added a Harris Tweed satchel and messenger to the shop. More Harris Tweed and velvet coming this week.  Christmas Shipping Update: All US orders ship within 48 hours via USPS Priority Mail Service with Delivery Confirmation that can be tracked online. Packages typically arrive in 3 days.

Today I want to share with you a few of my favorite Etsy purchases. Clockwise from top left, Cute EcoVintage Cap in Grey Linen by Sandrine Marsh , White Sea Glass and Sterling Silver Seahorse Earrings by Sea Glass Designs , Little Leaves Embroidered Pendant Necklace by Edward and Lilly   and  Balance - Mini Art Feeling by Art Mind . Not only are the creators of these beautiful items super talented, but they are also super nice! Pictured above are recent giveaway prizes that I won last month. I am not one to enter a lot of giveaways so you can imagine how surprised I was when I discovered that I was the lucky winner! The cool Crocodile Rockin' - Turquoise Earrings which I absolutely love are by Moags and Smeet . The heavenly smelling roll-on perfumes are by Margarita Bloom . I also have to add that both prizes were packaged so nicely. They were as much of a treat to open as they were to receive! Shop Update : Next week I'll be adding new Harris Tweed messengers to the Pesk...

Yesterday I added 6 wristlets to the Pesky Cat Designs shop and completed the  Holiday  Boot Camp Challenge ! The challenge began on October 2nd and was to have 100 items in my shop by December 1st. At that time I had 40 items in the shop so I needed to complete 60 more. Thanks again Damjana of Loddelina bags for coming up with this great idea to motivate ourselves to work hard. It was my pleasure being you holiday boot camp buddy! And this morning Etsy celebrated the news by featuring my work on their front page. Just kidding about Etsy celebrating, but I was on the front page!

The Pesky Cat Designs shop is having a weekend holiday sale! To claim your discount use  the code "HOLIDAYS" during Etsy checkout for 10% OFF everything in the shop from now until midnight Cyber Monday, 11/29/10.  Shop update: I'll be adding a couple of Satchels, including the one posted above,  to the shop in the next hour or so. More Satchels coming soon!  Below is a shoot of Anni this morning. She spent the past 8 years in a NYC apartment on the 10th floor. She was never fond of the front door since it only lead to a hallway with two noisy elevators. Since we moved to Florida the front door is her best friend. It leads to a patch of grass that she loves to eat, butterflies, little lizards, birds, squirrels and lots more!

Y esterday I posted a glimpse into my studio with my recent work in progress. I needed interface in order to complete the work and was waiting for my supply to be shipped. Later that day it arrived! And today my second backup shipment arrived so I am well stocked for the next month. I completed three new corduroy purses and should be able to finish a few more today. The purses pictured above will be listed in my shop today. Wishing everyone a wonderful Friday and weekend ahead.