Dilemma! Immediate assistance required!
(I have a birthday celebrations post with answers to many of your questions to me over the last few days waiting in the wings. Tomorrow, OK?)
I'm leaving for my trip to New York in a few days. (My mom and I are going together -- it's my 30th birthday present/her "I've been someone's mother for 30 years?!?" present.) One of these bags is coming with me, to carry my camera around in while we're there, and as a carry-on for the plane.
But, I can't make a final decision about the fabric. I was originally planning to go with this fabric, from Joelle Hoverson's new Cake Rock Beach line:
(Which I love.)
But then I started thinking, this is kind of monochromatic (which might be a good thing...), maybe I want something more bright and springy? So I pulled out this Denyse Schmidt Katie Jump Rope floral, and the green and white dot (which is from Bee's Knees by Glenna Hailey):
So, what do you think? (Either way, it's going with that charcoal gray -- which I know looks black, but it isn't -- corduroy, shown behind the prints.)
I'm making the bag tonight, so be quick with your votes!
(PS: I bought all this fabric, except for the corduroy, from Sew Mama Sew.)
My two cents:
While I gravitate towards the brighter, springier colors, my vote is for the first selection for your mom. It seems more sophisticated and assembled - and perhaps will get more use that way.
Posted by: Amy | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 01:55 PM
Oops. I guess I thought the bag was for your mom. Well, my vote is the same either way!
Posted by: Amy | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 01:56 PM
My vote is also for the cake rock beach, but that may be because I want that fabric sooo bad to make pillows for my couch :)
Posted by: Sebrina | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 02:05 PM
cake rock beach. hands down.
Posted by: emily | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 02:18 PM
I vote Katie Jump Rope.
Have a fantastic trip!!
Posted by: Crystal | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 03:22 PM
totally cake rock beach!
Posted by: Rachel | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 03:23 PM
I say Cake Rock Beach ... I haven't seen nearly enough stuff made with it yet online, and it's gorgeous. Make sure you post pictures!
Posted by: John | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Oh yes, cake rock beach - wonderful fabric!
Posted by: French Knots | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 03:35 PM
as cool as that blue stuff is - i have to vote the brighter colors! have fun!
Posted by: kirsten | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 04:13 PM
Blue and white! Always blue and white.
Posted by: jessie earth momma | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 04:22 PM
Though I *really* love the Denyse Schmidt fabric, I think the blue and white looks really nice with the gray corduroy.
Posted by: Emilie | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 04:41 PM
I like the Cake Rock Beach with the gray. What do you and your mom plan to do on your trip (you know we want details!!!)? Hope you have a great time!!!
Posted by: Hope | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Cake Rock Beach. I love that.
Posted by: Rita Joiner | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 05:14 PM
I am surprised by my vote, but it is for the first option also.
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 06:06 PM
I'm from NY. I would go with the top fabric -- the blue circles. looks interesting at the same time, sophisticated. Have fun in NY!
Posted by: karen | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 06:49 PM
I'd go with the cake rock, I think the simpler the colors are on your bag, the more exciting colors you can wear! hahah! Don't let the bag hog all of the excitement! :)
Have fun in NY!!
Posted by: Cassie | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 06:58 PM
my vote would be for cake rock beach - very stylish & sophisticated for NY.. enjoy the trip!
Posted by: sallyd | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 07:36 PM
I vote for the brighter colors. Looks like I'm in the minority though ;-)
What a great bag, tell me (either now or when you finish it), do you think it is something someone with minimal sewing experience could do? I really like it a lot!
Posted by: Deanna | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 08:23 PM
I love the second set with the green polka dots. Very cute.
Posted by: KK | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 08:39 PM
Have fun on the trip! I like 'em both - sorry not much help.
Posted by: tiennie | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 08:39 PM
I vote for Cake Rock Beach (NYC is all about the monochromatic)... I can't wait to see the finished product!
Posted by: Emma | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 09:00 PM
I am likely too late but I vote the second choice. I love the green. Would be good with the shoes.
Posted by: Peggy | Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Katie Jump Rope--It is fun, bright and perfect for New York City! Have a great trip!
Posted by: Paula | Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 07:35 AM
I like the brighter colors, they are springy and fun!
Posted by: Lisa | Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 08:51 AM
can't wait to see what you chose! and new york? hope you have loads of fun with your mom. love the idea of the celebratory trip.
Posted by: cloth.paper.string | Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 10:38 AM
you'd look so hip walking into purl patchwork with you cake rock beach bag. just saying.
Posted by: erin | Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 11:52 AM
The brighter colours definitely. Polly x x x
Posted by: Polly | Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 01:27 PM
I love them both -- how about two bags??!!
hee hee
Have a great time in New York!!
Posted by: Colleen | Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 03:13 PM
I lean towards Cake Rock Beach, too. So lovely!
Posted by: Katie | Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 07:44 PM
I love the Cake Rock Beach too - have a great time!
Posted by: Kirsten | Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 09:49 PM
Cake. rock beach-- if im not too late!
Lisa x
Posted by: periwinkle | Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 04:43 AM
blue and white, i like so much....
Posted by: kosenrufu mama | Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 04:56 AM
I like the cake rock beach....it's beautiful!
Posted by: Carrie | Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 12:51 PM
By now you're in New York and I hope you are having a blast. I love that first selection of fabrics. Will look forward to reading about your trip.
Posted by: Kristine | Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 09:49 PM
I wonder which you chose! I love the green and white polkadots personally, but they are all lovely fabrics.
I have just discovered your blog, and your photos are amazing. But, oh my, those dolls you make are just so beautiful, their faces, their hair, just perfect. Do you take commissions for them? I would love love love to buy one, there is really nothing like them here in the UK.
Everything on here is so inspirational, it is going to take me a while to browse through!
Posted by: Elizabeth | Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 05:07 PM