Lysa flower's daily DESIGNGER DIARY : : A COLLAB WITH OCTOPURSE

Magic happens when creativity meets collaboration

I would love to introduce you to Octopurse! She makes the most snazzy and snappy metal frame purses!

I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with her on three of my collections: 9 to 5, Sunshine Inn and Drivin’ Down 9!

I love designing panels and envisioning the potential for products they could become. I specifically thought of Octopurse’s purses when I was designing the sunglasses and cassettes!

but then… they turned out even more extraordinary that I ever thought possible!

She has a few purses, featuring my designs, left in her ETSY shop but also a huge selection of others to choose from. Curious? You can check them out HERE.

Above: my Drivin’ Down 9 panel. Below: my Sunshine Inn panel.

 

DRIVIN' DOWN 9 : : SEWING INSPIRATION

I’ve had an absolute blast seeing projects being made with my Drivin’ Down fabric collection. Feast your eyes on these goodies!

LOVE SEW MODERN : : When I first saw Erin’s Radical Cassette Tape Pattern, I knew one day we had to collaborate!

HOLD MY SEAM RIPPER : : Holly’s work is always outstanding and I LOVE watching her process!

THE RETRO QUILTER : : True story, when I was designing Drivin’ Down 9, I had Maude in the back of my mind! Gah! I LOVE those pillows!

This first quilt on the left, called “FAR OUT” and pattern are featured in the Retro issue of Modish Quilting.

If you’re looking for a quick win of a project, Maude’s groovy 70’s Sun Quilt can be found in her shop!

 

LITTLE LIGHT STITCHERY : : When designing the cassette panel in this collection, I immediately thought of Nicky’s witty embroidery and how great it would be for the labels!

In the photo on the right, she stitched a label that says, “You are unstoppable”. I sewed it into a cassette tape zippy pouch! Stay tuned for more to come! :D

OCTOPURSE : : Daphne also made that flower eye glass snap purse (above right). I couldn’t believe the ALL the awesomeness Daphne made! SO MANY cassettes, eye glasses, and pretty print snap purses! We didn’t preplan the sizes or anything, ‘twas meant to be! Snap purses for EVERYONE!!! Check out her ESTY store!

 

EMBER CRAFT COMPANY : : My heart leapt out of my chest when I saw Mary’s daughter in this first photo! #1. Hello heart sunglasses! #2 I love her attitude! AND that #llkmackinacisland dress! (pattern by @littlelizardking) ! Could we make it in my size?! #3 and I love how snuggly she makes that #roadtrippinquilt feel! I mean, that’s exactly what they’re made for, right!

MARVELOUS AUNTIE M : : So who picked the very most perfect pattern for this fabric?! Maryanna did with @MountianAirHandmade, Sunnies Quilt pattern (20% off in her shop!)!

LAURA : : SLICE OF PI QUILTS : : And the over achiever award goes to… Laura! Not only did she make her Suitcases Quilt! She also made (with the scraps of the suitcase quilt) her MINI Exploding Heart quilt! Look at those bazillion-tee pieces!!!

WHOLE CIRCLE STUDIOS : : And last but not least Sheri’s Dual Directions Quilt pattern mocked up into a desk table runner. My desk is metal and boy would I ever love one of these!

 

Unbelievable right?! All these makers, all these projects have just blown me away!

If you’re a maker, please tag me on Instagram or email me a photo of your makes! I’d LOVE to see! It’s my favorite part of all this!