Before I get to today’s post I wanted to answer the question I posed on Wordless Wednesday. A few of you were correct in guessing that the mess on the floor was a couple of piles of Nina’s fur. She is a double coated dog and is shedding like a fiend right now so I used an undercoat rake and that was what came out.
Undercoat Rake With Fur
Surprisingly enough as a dog that looks solid black on the outside, her undercoat is mainly a light grey.
Pulling back the guard hairs to reveal the undercoat
She still has a lot of shedding and brushing to endure. When the weather is nicer we like to do the brushing outside and leave the fluff for the birds. Note to Remington: If Beth would like some extra fur to weave with yours I would be happy to bag it up for you. Nina’s fur is extra soft so it could only complement your own fur.
Now on to the real reason for this post
This week I shipped my first order to a paying customer for one of my drawstring project bags and I am happy to report that she is very satisfied with her bag.
Crocheting Cat Project Bag
I made this bag for Miss Madi’s mom Cecilia who likes to crochet mini afghans that she donates to her local humane society for the kitties to snuggle with until they find their forever homes. I love the way this turned out.
Lining fabric for Crochet Cat bag
My favorite feature would have to be the lining fabric. I was at one of my local quilt shops during a sale and saw this fabric and knew I had to get it for this bag. The snap loop in the above picture is used to feed the yarn through to keep it neat as you pull it out of the bag.
Cats & Yarn lining fabric
Of course I got more fabric than I would need for this bag so it will likely show up again in another bag sometime. As an added surprise I included a handmade mouse filled with catnip for sweet Madi.
Nip filled mouse for Madi
You must visit her blog to see just how much fun she had with it! I can’t help but smile looking at all those pictures of Madi playing with the mouse and the commentary is very funny too.
If any of you are interested in owning one of your own customized drawstring bags feel free to contact me regarding pricing, sizes and available designs. They don’t have to be used as knitting or crocheting bags exclusively. I am currently working on a few new orders so stay tuned for more fun creations. I am also working on setting up an Etsy shop to make the process easier and I will let you all know when that is ready.
Thank you Madi and Mom for being my first customers. It has been a pleasure to work with you.
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That is so cool! I love the crocheting cat – and I’ll be Madi will like the nip mouse!
Dave and I have white undercoats, so it makes total sense to us that Nina’s undercoat is grey!
Play bows,
Zim
Well I thought fur sures it was from sumptin’ dat had exploded cuz of da color! I nevers thought da grey hairs camed from Nina.
OMD, I seened dat bag on Madi’s blog! It was beautifuls! Madi’s mom mades me a most beautiful blankie…just furs me…and I cherish it. And hers also made My Girl da coolest scarf evers.
You has gots to be so excited to has your furst sale. I thinks dat just be wonderfuls!
Puddles
OMG!!!!! OMD!!!!! My bags arrived today! Madi’s Mom’s bag is gorgeous too, but mine are out of this world! I have a one of a kind Cynthia Welch original- eat your hearts out Vera Bradley and Kate Spade!!!!!!!
OMD that was a LOT of fur!
Dachshund Nola
That is so cute! You’re so talented. 🙂
I can welate to those gwey fuws, cause that’s what’s undew my black too.
That bag and the extwa gift of the catnip kitteh awe simply gowgoos..so bootifully made and inventive and all awound pawfect.
Smoochie kisses
Asta
We saw your beautiful bag and cute mousie toy on Madi’s blog today – very nice! Madi sure seemed to be having lots of fun with the mouse and we know how much her Mom will put that yarn tote to great use.
Mom uses an undercoat rake on us as well as a pin fusion brush. We think we will be seeing those tools a lot in the next few weeks – we are all starting to blow our coats already!
Woos – Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
Wow that bag is soooo cool! You are very crafty!
love
tweedles
Oh – I just love that little pink mouse! So cute!
And I have to say, I am forever grateful that I have a single-coated (and short coated) dog! Honey really is “Wash-n-wear” – hardly any grooming required, which is just as well since I’m so lazy about it!! 😛
Hsin-Yi
Lovely bag. I’m sure the orders will come flooding in.
Love and licks, Winnie
Hey Hey Hey Ms Cindy you are 200% right on the money with this post. Mom gets the biggest grin on her face when she opens up her love project bag.
As for me I get a really silly grin on my face when I found my nip mouse…that rodent’s scent is dreamy…
We had no idea we were your first paying customers…whoa baby that is pretty darn special!! We’ll gladly be a reference if anyone wants to ask us about all the special features like the inside pocket and the nifty snap inside to guide the yarn.
Hugs and kisses
Madi and Mom
That’s cool, we just read Madi’s post the other day & now we have the whole story. Those bags are cute & look very well made. Good luck on your own business.
Nubbin wiggles,
Oskar
Boy what I would give for one of those little mice. But as you know, I am not allowed toys av any kind. WE think it is great that you are going into business and we will tell our friends to check them out.
Love
Bert