Special Traveler Kit

One of my favorite things to create is a Field Guide for different locations as I travel and explore.  Although I do not share the insides directly here, this is my overall set up that I use when I travel. In the past, I simply used a plastic bag, but now I do believe I will upgrade myself to a quilted pouch as well...

This travel kit was made for a special lady in my life that is a great supporter to my creative side as well.  Actually, quite a few years ago she got me the fabric I used to make it too! 

Panda Lunch Sack

This sack will hold perfect bamboo snacks!

Similar in style to other lunch bags that I have made, but a little different too.  The pink fabric continues on the inside as well. I enjoy the variations that are possible with a good basic design.

Hopefully its new owner will find it sweet and enjoyable too.

E.w00t's Lunch Sack

This little bag is another Zakka Sewing inspired piece. My friend and favorite graphic designer (see my banner) picked out Amy Butler's Modern Martini for her bento box bag. I had been putting off calculating this project, but of course once I just did it the bag was made in no time at all.

Now time for some tasty food and it will be complete!

My Zakka Lunch Sack

This lunch sack was inspired by Zakka Sewing by Therese Laskey (Abrams Books, 2008). I loved the beauty and functionality of the projects in the book. The projects really helped me to realize that I would like to surround myself with lovely little things I had actually custom made for my life. So- here is the start and tribute to that notion.

The outside blue fabric is a solid from the Gee's Bend collection. I love the worn texture of these solids so much.

I made this during a weeklong ice-in, but did not finish it until this past weekend... I have been using and enjoying my sack regardless. The bag was only missing the cord or drawstring. My good friend and accomplice, Lady E, showed me how to wrap a cord and turn it a couple months ago and this first attempt was quite nice if I may say so.