Polkadot Monkey Makes a Scrap Doll

Scrap doll for
Rachel using
fabric from her
grandmother's
favorite shirt.

Monkey had
more FUN !!!
Use anything
from the scrap
bag.  Stuff w/
fluffy batting.

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.

Reversible Oilcloth Monkey Tote for Siddy

This big market tote is going out tomorrow to Siddy down in
Texas, my cowgirl friend. She needs a little monkey bag for
all her stuff.


Big pocket on the outside and a big one inside as well as
a little phone pocket. The Moda oilcloth on the bottom makes
this one extra sturdy, with double stitched straps for strength.
Reverses to the red floating fruits inside now. The little dotty
ribbons are for if she needs to tie the bag closed to keep all the
hay from falling out.


The zipper bag slides inside the big inner pocket
to hold all the lipstick that we know we need. Or
money. Or tractor keys. Or Reese's peanut
butter cups.

Polkadot Monkey is Working on Labels

Trying it out on the big satchel just sewn
on the outside between handles.

Monkey is trying to come up with some little linen labels

hand-embroidered quickly to sew onto the pockets or the

fronts of bags. Maybe some into the side seams. These

are the first free hand attempts.

Hmmm. Not quite there yet...

One More Barkcloth/Oilcloth Satchel.

This big satchel is made with my very favorite

of the vintage barkcloth fabrics. Big red and bold

chartreuse flowers. About 22 inches across and

18 inches high or so. Two pkts inside, one large

enough to hold the little matching zipper pursie.

Moda heavy red dotted oilcloth inside and on the

bottom and shoulder straps. Monkey is in the

Flow.

Another Vintage Drapery Satchel with Oilcloth Inside

Monkey is proud of this one. Good sturdy bottom

and inside with pockets: all made with coated cotton

oilcloth. Great new brown with soft pink dots. The

outside is from a wonderful sort of canvas-y drapery

fabric I found at the Allegan Antiques Market, maybe

from the 1940s-50s. Just makes the Monkey want

to go shopping and fill it up. Dimensions are the same

as the one below. I made a little zippee to go with it.

Vintage Barkcloth Drapery Bag with Oilcloth Bottom

Polkadot Monkey has finally gotten back to work!

This new bag makes the Monkey feel like going

to the Farmers Market. It has that wacky 1930s

feather frond "barkcloth" drapery on the outside

and the sturdy Moda Fabrics Co. polkadotty pink

oilcloth on the bottom and on the inside. Big pkt

and a little one too for a cell phone. 22" across and

18" high, with 22" reinforced handles for carrying

by hand or on the shoulder. At last another way

to use the old fabrics stored up in the workroom.

Polkadot Monkey Oilcloth Tote and Tiny Zip Pursie

This is the sturdy oilcloth tote for Sue
that finally got done today. Lined in
tiny check oilcloth with two pockets
inside. Rick rack around top and ties
for closure. Little lined zippee with
carry handle. Just LOOK at the monk
faces up close! They knock me out.

Rachel's Vintage Apron Dress

Size 12 Girlie Girl dress for Rachel.

The apron is from a vintage finger

tip towel of linen; vintage-looking

faded blue roses on taupe for the

dress; and cream and blue puffy

cuffs and sash. I added a mother

of pearl tab closure at the neck, as

it was a little open otherwise. She

likes the longer length, or rather

Mom and Dad do.

Monkey Starting New Blog

Monkey is starting over
with her new blogging
thing. Just for fun. It's
a pretty crazy world.
Here is a picture of some
of our friends...they have
been around.