Handcrafted Waxed Canvas Bags and Specialty Cases
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6th Annual Italian Day 2015 On Commercial Drive
Hi Everyone, Sorry it’s been a while since I updated the blog. It’s been difficult keeping up with everything with little sleep. Nol is 9 months old now and he hasn’t been…
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Custom Bag: Large Utility Tote For a 15″ Laptop
I’ve been working on quite a few custom bags lately. I finished this one last week for Sarah in Beamsville, Ontario, Canada. She actually wanted a bag made for her late last…
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Custom Bag: Large Zipper Tote with Leather Handles in Grey and Black
This is a custom order for a lovely customer in Omaha, Nebraska (USA). She wanted a larger waxed canvas tote with longer bridle leather handles. I adjusted the pattern so that…
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Grandma’s Daycare Is Up and Running Again
I set up my studio at my mom’s home, so that she (and oftentimes my dad) can help me take care of the kids while I work. I’ve been back working for…
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Custom Bag: Black Waxed Canvas and Leather Utility Tote with Shoulder Strap
This black beauty is about to be shipped out to Australia tomorrow. My customer said that she has been looking all summer (it’s summer there) for a bag that meets all her…
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Custom Bag: Inside Pockets Added To The Waxed Canvas and Leather Carry Pouches
The charcoal grey and brown carry pouches are back in stock with an added feature. A customer asked for 2 interior pockets to be added so that she can put her credit…
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It’s Almost Spring and I’m Back To Work
Nol is almost 6 months old now and I decided that it’s time to go back to work. I’m in the studio 3 days a week to start. Right now I’m working…
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My Studio While I Was Away…
It’s been 2.5 weeks since we welcomed baby Nol into our lives. It’s a busy time for us, taking care of our newborn and our 3 year old. I call it managing…
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Thank You George of Revolver Coffee For Modeling The Field Bag
I just want to thank George, of Revolver Coffee for modeling the waxed canvas field bag in charcoal grey. Revolver Coffee is a family-run artisanal coffee house located in the Gastown area…
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Development of the Waxed Canvas and Leather Field Bag
Well, I’m now 39 weeks pregnant and baby doesn’t want to come out yet, so I thought I would update the blog. This past summer, other than making stock for Fall/Winter, I also…
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Studio Update: Stocked Up For For Fall/Winter 2014
This week, I’m 9.5 months pregnant with my 2nd child. My due date is August 29th, at the start of “Labour” Day weekend, but baby could be coming any day now. Pax…
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Custom Bag: Last Custom Order Before Offspring #2 Comes
This is a custom tote for a customer, in Toronto, who has already bought 2 totes from me before. I didn’t ask her what she intends to use it for, but I’m…
