Guten Tag Fibers

The New Look of My Shop

2011-03-06T06:41:00.000-08:00

New Astrid Bags on Etsy

2009-12-29T19:21:00.000-08:00

I've been sewing for weeks and have finally listed new bags on Etsy. I was motivated to take photos because I got a new Canon EOS camera for Christmas. Woo hoo!

Check my new bags out at:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/gutentag

Yummy Bread Pudding Muffins and Espresso

2009-12-29T19:14:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite Christmas gifts this year was from my sister - The Grand Central Baking Book. The Grand Central Bakery is a Portland, Oregon favorite. I love everything I've ever had while visiting my favorite city. The polenta pear cake is to die for. Today I made the bread pudding muffins and was delighted with the results. My only change for next time would be to cut the artisan bread into smaller pieces. If you love baking, order this book from Powell's Books.

Pincusions are Back at Etsy!

2009-04-19T21:55:00.000-07:00

Today I reopened my second etsy shop. This shop will focus on wool felted accessories, pincushions, and lavender sachets. I initially designed these pincushions because my aunt gave me 10 boxes of wool strips. I thought for several months about what I could do with these strips. One day I was working on a quilt with concentric circles and I had an "aha" moment. I could wrap the strips and then felt them to make pincushions. What I love about these pincushions is that they are dense and stay put on your sewing table. In addition, the lanolin in the wool lubricates your pins and the wool fibers sharpens the pins. Come by my etsy shop: http:www.gutentagfibers.etsy.com.

Diaper Bags Now Added

2009-03-29T21:10:00.000-07:00

A friend asked me to make her two diaper bags. I tried to make bags that I would have loved when my kids were little. I made interior elastic pockets to hold bottles; a divider to separate clothing from diapers; and a back pocket large enough to hold a changing pad. I am now on the search for unique fabrics to make the most beautiful diaper bags ever.

Here is my latest design - so take a look and let me know what you think. Last weekend I went to Eugene, OR and found some great fabrics to start some new bags.

My First Few Months

2008-07-23T23:21:00.000-07:00

During the summer of 2007, I first started designing my own bags and purses. I was initially inspired because I had made bags from patterns and found with almost each project I made alterations (sometimes lots of edits). Soon, the alterations led to new designs.

I'm a teacher and have always liked messenger style bags. I could not find a pattern that had the pockets I wanted, was the size I wanted or had the fabric I wanted. My very first pattern was a messenger bag - I still have the bag as a remembrance. After making three bags, I finally had a pattern I liked. Then I started playing around with silk screening and/or appliqueing designs on the flap. I've sold all the bags I made (except the first one) and have had great feedback. One bag was bought by one of my middle school students so I can verify they are not only stylish but durable.

Visit my Etsy shop to see new styles - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5428646