While I'm busy finishing up a jazzy slideshow for Nicey Jane, I thought I'd pop in and share another bit of news. Who recognizes this photo above? It's from the cover of Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion back in May 2008.
I hadn't originally planned to publish a pattern for this book bag.
However, after hundreds of requests for it, I finally got a clue and
did the work. The Smarty Girl book bag mini pattern arrives at the studio on Monday and will start shipping out on Tuesday.
I
use my Smarty Girl to carry a sketchbook and pencils. Charlotte has a
Smarty Girl for her coloring and activity books. It's a simple sew,
perfect for holiday gifts and birthday presents. You could make one for
your child for Christmas and fill it with activity books. With a
coordinating baby quilt folded up inside, it makes a great shower gift.
Then, of course, you could do a sketchbook & pencils — my personal
favorite.
(Pattern cover features my new collection, Nicey Jane!)
Really cute!
I remember that! I do need a bag for a sketchbook and pencils… One request… can you make the larger photo option in the online store larger? The large one looks the same size as the small one.
So exciting! I do remember this issue of ME well. It is where I learned about you! I am hoping you come up with patterns for the little clothing inside the issue…I love the top/dress with the ruffles down the back, the green with orange trim top and the flower pocket dress(I don’t have the issue in front of me so forgive me if my descriptions are inaccurate). Well pretty much I loved all of it! =) You are one talented gal.
This is this issue that brought me to you and blogging!
I love it.
That’s adorable.
Love all the bright colors.
Tina, I emailed you some bigger pictures. Take a look in your inbox. xo–Heather
ACK!!!! I have been wanting that pattern since I first laid eyes on that bag!!! YEAH! I can’t wait, I will be getting this one for sure…I also saw Nicey Jane in person today, the blue/green color way….OH MY…it is lovely
I love this bag!
Awe man! I just ordered a whole bunch of stuff. I would have just added it too. So cute!
Amy, If your order hasn’t shipped yet, then Emily can add the pattern to it on Monday. Email customerservice@HeatherBaileyStore.com if you want to give it a try. xo–Heather
I found you on mystery google..
Soooo much fun!!!
Yessssss. ( said like Napoleon) I have been waiting for this one, thank you thank you thank you “sew” much!!!!!!!
Very cute! I love this bag!
But are you planning on making up the cute little girls clothes patterns from the same article? I loved them too!
It IS so cute and I remember loving it in the original photo. Is it a backpack in the original? Can’t wait.
I subscribed to Home Companion specifically to receive that issue! and I am one of the hundreds who emailed requesting a pattern, so I am very, very happy!!
Yay-I’ve been waiting for that one since the magazine cover!
🙂
Yay!! You know how happy this makes me!! Double yay!!
That is so cute!!! We just got Nicey Jane in our fabric store and everyone is raving about it! I’m trying to talk the owners into letting me have dibs on making a display quilt!?! You are amazingly talented!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this bag! I can’t wait to make it out of some amazing Nicey Jane 🙂
Something is really bugging me out out of this bag? I think there is something great in the design or something else! Nice bag you have here!
i’m one of those people who admired the bag when it originally appeared in the magazine. love the ruffles.
Adorable! Perfect package for the sketchpad and watercolor pencils I already have for my daughter for Christmas!
Love the pattern, can’t wait to get my hands on it! Thanks for sharing!
These make me HAPPY! I am glad you follow your heart!
Fabulous prints. Love the bag!
perfectly sweet.
I recognized that photo IMMEDIATELY! Oh, how I miss my Home Companion magazine! My next thought was – “how did she get a photo from an old Home Comp. magazine?”
Beautiful! You are very talented.
-Trish
I really love these dresses that are modeling your fabric. Is that a pattern that is available somewhere? I’d really appreciate it if you could let me know. Thanks.
i love this! i’m new to sewing, but have already fallen in love with your stuff. 🙂 can you tell me what the name of the main fabric you used for this bag is (white/ivory background)? i’ve been all thru your store (several times!) & cannot locate it. thanks!!
Thanks for the review. I think there is something great in the design or something else! Nice bag you have here.
Love the bag, looks very “springtime”.
I love your bag!
It is very great in the design, nice bag.
I love this bag!!!