Spring is in the air – there are purses everywhere

The sun is out, the windows are open, the air is crisp and warm… what more could we ask for?  I have been dying to dig in and work on some of my new bags with the beautiful spring fabrics.   Why is it that each time I see a new Amy Butler fabric I [...]

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Refreshed and ready to sell

After a long weekend at the beach, I came back productive and ready to roll.   So to celebrate (and move some of these bags from my studio) I am offering a short term sale.  See what you can find!  Some of the newest bags are on my private sale page.  Come and get em!!

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New Bags with a mix of cute pup.

Oh how the time flies.  I can not believe it is already September.  That means tailgating, football, thoughts of fall (maybe not the actual weather, but we can think about it)  and before you know it, Christmas!   I have been busy busy busy sewing up a storm with no time to post.  I thought I [...]

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Panthers and Polka Dots Handmade Tote Purse

Whew!  I have had an idea in my head for this bag for a while, but it was a tough pattern to create.  (for me that is)  I’ll be making this bag with or without zippers.  In fact, I did make one for myself without a zipper. Pretty exciting, I never carry the newest bags.  But [...]

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A tablecloth is never just a tablecloth

When I spotted a delightful green tablecloth, I was determined to use it.  No matter that it doesn’t work in my kitchen or dining room.  I love this fabric and I want it!!     I tend to do that a lot, find an item I have no use for and refashion it into something I [...]

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Custom Bags designed by… YOU!

Did I ever mention how much fun it is to create a custom bag?  I love sending fabric selections and combinations back and forth.  Then,  in the end, when all of the fabrics come together to make my customers happy it is so rewarding.  It’s really the next best thing to making a tote purse for yourself.  [...]

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Everyone loves a bargain, even me.

Goals….   they keep us in line and progressing like we should.   One of my many current goals is keep the bags listed on KeetaCollection.com fresh.  In the daily grind  adding the new bags sometimes gets pushed to the back burner.  So as added incentive, I am marking down many bags.   Surely a website full of [...]

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Autumn’s Treasures New Handmade Sling Bag

  I had a few minutes between orders to play with some of my new fabrics from Moda, Tina Givens and a few others.  So this is my latest sling purse. I even whipped up a quick cosmetic bag to match.    I love the combination with just a pop of blue.  Now if I [...]

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Feeling productive!

This week ended with a successful mailing of 3 wholesale orders and an order to the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft.  I have been fortunate enough to be invited to participate in the 2008 Holidazzle.  Oh if only I could visit and participate in the purchasing of some of the creative endeavors of the [...]

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