This is what happens when I start working on a something in the middle of the night! I had intended to make today's wristlets out of some great Alexander Henry Home Dec fabric, but I couldn't find where I'd put it. While looking for the fabric (which I just bought last week!) I ran across a set of rainbow colored strips that I cut out back in November when I made Olivia's pencil roll. One thing led to another and this is the result. It's Style C1, about an inch taller than normal with the front and back panels patchwork pieced with natural linen sashing.
Here's the back.
And a detail of the zipper.
I like the idea of the patchwork strap a lot better than the execution. With all those seam allowances, it got a little bumpy! I'm going to have to work with this to see if I can't come up with a better method.
This one has a black and white lining (Alexander Henry's Necco) and no pocket.
Tomorrow's wristlets will be the standard versions from the pattern, which now includes an expanded strap-making section. I'm very excited for the pattern debut and the announcement of the giveaway winners!
My favorite, I absolutely love this one. The strap absolutely puts it over the top. Sorry I missed the giveaway, but I know your pattern will be a huge hit!
Posted by: Michelle | July 31, 2008 at 12:43 PM
so cute! i love the rainbow colors!
Posted by: Karin | July 31, 2008 at 01:39 PM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Sarah | July 31, 2008 at 01:54 PM
i'm speechless(which dosnt happen very often)!i love the rainbow effect, just amazing:)
Posted by: fiona | July 31, 2008 at 01:59 PM
Fantastic - looks amazing and best of all it will go with everything! The linen is a grat contrast.
Posted by: Lisa | July 31, 2008 at 03:35 PM
Wow. I love this one best!
Posted by: sally | July 31, 2008 at 03:35 PM
i love your taste in fabrics. i keep telling myself that it looks quite stalkerish to post everyday, but the wristlets are wonderful and the fabrics never cease to amaze me!
maybe tomorrow i wont post...
Posted by: hollystar | July 31, 2008 at 04:25 PM
I love the fabric on the inside. You have a great eye for combining all of these fabrics...they are beautiful!
Each day I say I like this one best, but Thursday's wristlet is by far my favorite!
Posted by: Teresa | July 31, 2008 at 04:35 PM
this one is adorable.
Posted by: amy (sew~amy) | July 31, 2008 at 06:05 PM
Oh, my! This one is totally charming. I can't wait for pattern day!! I went to Joann's yesterday and bought grey suiting, grey wool felt, brown corduroy, and pumpkin corduroy for wristlets and more wristlets!
Posted by: Amy | July 31, 2008 at 06:39 PM
This is my favorite wristlet by far! I think its the stripes of fabric that catch my eye-I just love it!
Posted by: jessica | July 31, 2008 at 07:01 PM
I love all of these (and deeply regret that I missed the give-a-way!)... but what I really want to know is how you make your zippers look so neat and tidy!
Posted by: wendy | July 31, 2008 at 09:28 PM
Once again, I love it, I'm not sure I could pick a favorite this week. I hope you put the pattern on Etsy early in the day, so we can create all day!
Posted by: Cindy | July 31, 2008 at 09:38 PM
Perfect. Love the scrappy strap...I hope you find a way to make it easier for you.
Posted by: Stephanie | August 01, 2008 at 04:17 AM
they're all so adorable and neat!! can't wait for the patterns.
Posted by: suesue | August 01, 2008 at 06:04 AM
Very pretty!
Posted by: Lisa | August 01, 2008 at 06:13 AM
Very pretty!
Posted by: Lisa | August 01, 2008 at 06:14 AM
Ohhhh.. I like this one best. So cute.
Posted by: Renee | August 01, 2008 at 09:39 AM
this is so fabulous! I love the linen and the patchwork combination.
Posted by: amandajean | August 06, 2008 at 08:33 PM