

I’m not sure what the problem was, but I was in a funk on Sunday. The previous day I had some trouble with the lunch sacks that I’ve been working on, and it landed me in a grumpy, un-creative mood all day. I tried so hard to pull myself out of it, but things were just not meant to be. I needed a little break.

I finally managed to pull it together late in the day and I put this little fold over clutch together–not perfect, but a decent first try. I bought the pattern from Keyka Lou and although I think it’s a well written pattern, I’m just not sold on the usefulness of it. Do people really carry clutches? I’m not sure if I could classify myself as a clutch-carrier. I thought they’d look really cute all patchworked-out, but I’m not sure if it’s worth my time to make more. I’m just feeling lukewarm about it.

So although I’m not feeling so grumpy, I feel like my inspiration is still dwindling. I know the deadlines for spring shows are just around the corner and I’m trying to get a jump on having things made.
Is it the cold weather that’s making me feel so sluggish? I’m wishing for spring warmth to sneak in and melt my frozen bones.
I am not a clutch carrier either. I could see fold over clutch being used as a cosmetic bag or travel bag to hold smaller items in a larger case.
I’m not one for clutches, but put a strap on it, call it a wristlet and I’m good to go.
I’m not sure about clutches either but I love the button tree totes – darling!
Not a clutch carrier. Gotta have a strap. I’m in a funk in the making stuff dept. too. But your button trees are inspiring me to get in the sewing room and make something.
I’m sorry about your sluggish funk, but I love love love your little trees with button leaves! I’ve had a tree pattern waiting to be painted on my classroom wall since summer, using hearts in Feb, shamrocks in March, etc, but I hadn’t thought about buttons. Thank you!
I love all of your creations, and your blog is so darling!