Vintage Sputnik Era Barkcloth Satchel

Hey, Monkey is fooling around. There is this plastic-y stuff

called "Thermo-Web" that you can iron-on to fabric of all

kinds. I wanted this old barkcloth drapery fabric to be a bit

more wipe-off-able. The little zip bag and the overlay on the

bottom are Mexican oilcloth, with straps and the inside liner

of the coated cotton polkadots. Big and little pockets inside.

This fabric is from the 50s, about the same time as those

goofy boomerang plastic kitchen counter-tops. The pink is

that soft blush pink, and it is just right with the gray and

yellow and black and cream ground. Gray was hot back in

the day.

Polkadot Monkey Has a New Tote with CHERRIES

The snow is melting at last. Monkey took the new tote out
for a breath of fresh air and a shot of sunshine. This one is
going out in the mail tomorrow to Billie on Whidbey Island.
She needs a dose of Monkey Fun. Cherries and Monkeys.
And a little fluffy stuff. The bottom is the strong coated
cotton for durability, and the inside is lined with a lacey
Mexican oilcloth. A little pocket for sunglasses or phone
and a big one for the zipper monkey bag with the strappy
handle. Reversible.



Polkadot Monkey's new label. Polkadot border thanks
to David for the idea. Dottie ribbons to tie for closure.



Big pocket inside holds the little zip bag.