PPC28: Color Talk

January 13, 2023 / Kat /

So…

I have another sample of our new design to show you. I know I’ve mentioned it in other places before but I feel like I’ve been working on this design for MONTHS! And you know what? I HAVE been working on this design for months because I actually began my work in early September which should’ve meant that the test samples should’ve been sent to our testers no later than Jan 1st (considering the holidays), but in truth I only just sat down and started the final draft of the instructions & illustrations today. At this rate I’ll be lucky indeed to send the tester kits out by January 31st. But such is life, right?

So with that said, let me show you this sample!

So at first glance, it might be hard to imagine that only ONE fabric was used for this sample, but its true!
I’ll tell you more about this fabulous fabric at the end of this post, but first let’s check out a few more bag pics!
Here’s a couple of good side views which give you a really great view of the “Niche” area in between the two totally separate zippered pouches. And don’t worry this area looks exposed but its made secure by an invisible sew=in magnet closure!
In these two overhead shots my goal was to show you how versatile this inner section is! In the photo at right I placed my standard-sized wallet just to give you an idea of just how wide and expansive this area is. My wallet measures 7 inches wide and 3 3/4 inches tall and even though you’d never really store your wallet in this location you do get a good idea of how roomy this area can be.
Psst! it’s a perfect spot for your sunglasses or readers!
And here’s the thing… even though my wallet can also be stored easily in either of the zippered pouches,
it can ALSO be placed in the outer slot pocket where it would be protected by that wide mag-snapped closure.
(Of course my favorite item to store in this area is my smart phone!)
Here’s a good shot of the bag back and it ALSO gives you a really great idea of how exceptional this fabric is! (Our polka-dotted zippers look pretty great with it too!)
And just so you know… I’ve been carrying one of the gorilla samples for this design since well before the International Quilt Market & Festival and I have to say that it’s pretty much the perfect size for me! It’s compact yet roomy and easily holds everything I normally carry on an everyday basis!

And here’s a partial view of this wonderful fabric. It’s part of the “The Language of Color” collection by Chelsea Designworks for StudioE Fabrics.

For this sample I found that the multi-colored leaf section of this fabric was sized perfectly for the front & back of this bag AND…the black & white striped area was also sized perfectly for the contrast areas and strap for this design.

And finally…. here’s a News Flash!

We’ve finally decided on a name for this pattern.
We’re calling it

“the Double Take“

And finally… here’s some vital info about this bag

The dimensions of this bag are- 8.5″ long X 5″ tall X 3″

The proposed release date– will most likely be published in late February or early March of 2023. I know that’s vague, but I’ll be able to be more specific in a few weeks.

And now, it’s YOUR turn!

First of all, we’d love to know what you think of the name we’ve chosen for this new pattern, And secondly, if you have comments you’d like to share or questions you’d like to ask about this design in general or this sample in specific, please feel free to leave either or both in the space provided below.

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Kat