Thursday, May 19, 2011

What I've been up to lately...

I know I've been mentioning for weeks that I'm going to show you my new designs but didn't. Well, the first time I forgot, the second I was half way through the shop update and wanted to finish before the big blog reveal! So here are some peaks at what I've been working on lately....

The Dainty Squid shop got a total face lift. All my super cutesy fabrics? GONE! Boring white backgrounds? GONE!  It was beyond time for something new. Working for yourself isn't so great when you're not super stoked to go into work everyday. So... commence fabric cupboard dumping and now I'm really excited with where this is heading.

I've been doodling designs in my journal (I actually filled my allotted space for this month and had to tape in new pages!!), jotting down color patterns I think will look great together, hunting for new vintage prints and just generally feeling more inspired than ever!! I feel like I'm on my way to exactly where I want to be.

What's in the future for The Dainty Squid shop?
Monthly new clutch designs!
Lots of vintage prints - meaning you won't find something like it anywhere else!
More one of a kind items!

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xoxo
at 7:46 AM
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  1. aw I love them all, these cuties look even better :3

    Victoria

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  3. Amazing new designs!
    You should be really proud of yourself Kaylah :)

    I really like the third one, the colors make me feel like I'm on the beach, and the buttons remind me of little shells.

    Your pictures are also much more appealing.

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  4. These look amazing! I can't wait to pick one up.... or two, or three...

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  5. These are seriously so amazing!!

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  6. You new designs look so "grown up" and I like it! :)

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  7. They're gorgeous, Kaylah! I've had the past couple days off work and have been sewing and watching MacGyver instant on Netflix. So lucky you get to sew as your job! hehe :D

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  8. They're beautiful! We can tell you've been working hard. I really love the woodgrain clutches:) Although everything is so pretty really, I love how many ways you've found to incorporate so many fun fabrics. You go girl!

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  9. I love them so much! That first one especially.

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  10. I have been lusting after that first one since you posted a sneak peek of it!! So pretty, Kaylah!

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  11. Oh my goodness! I can hardly believe how amazing these look! Wonderful job, you amazing girl.

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  12. These all look amazing! Have you ever thought of making things like crochet hook organizers or knitting needle organizers? Etsy has a fair few but none in such amazing styles and fabrics as these!

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  13. I love your new designs!

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  14. Ooo those new designs are lovely. The simple block-colour ones are particularly nice.

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  15. Congratulations Doll!
    Its awesome that you are feeling inspired again, and your new direction is so beautiful!
    Quick question - are you planning on getting rid of any of your old cutesy fabrics in your destash shop?
    Luvluv xx

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  16. These are REALLY good! Great job :) I think that first color wheel design is my fave!

    xoxo

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  17. Ohmigoodness ohmigoodness! I love the "new" shop! Great job! I'm in there shopping around right now. I love your color choices and the patterns are great. I love that you'll be using vintage fabrics more too! I can't wait to see.

    Incidentally, I also wanted to let you know that you've been a huge influence on me and my wardrobe lately. Your color love is contagious, and I also just bought three new nail polishes (melon, that vintage yellow and mint). Haven't bought ANY in years!! Rock on chica!

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  18. Amazing! They look like origami! I want to adopt one (or more!)

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  19. I love where you're going with these. Your enthusiasm is infectious! I am super pumped for you & I can't wait for all the future shop updates.

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  20. maybe this could be helpful for color combinations (if you don't already know of it)
    http://color-collective.blogspot.com/

    best
    Nina
    uhhehh.tumblr.com

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  21. I love every single one of these, well done Kaylah! They look very fresh and modern, great work!

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  22. I love all these new creations! I think my favorite is the fourth one from the top, but they're all so cute.

    Also, this is totally random, but you were in my dream last night. I was at the grocery store and you were there shopping with Emeril Lagasse haha. It was pretty funny, but I hope this isn't creepy!

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  24. These are amazing!! Great job!

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  25. So beautiful, these are great Kaylah! I'm really excited to check out your shop :)

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  26. fantastic new designs. way to go!

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  28. UGH!! Your new work is awesome!
    The colors and patterns just knock my socks off. love.

    Will you be making multiples of each?
    Because there are a few that I would love to have but will need to wait until pay day to purchase them.

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  29. oh i am super stoked about those layered ones and that you have pencil case pouches now! sooo getting one (:

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  30. These look fabulous, much more modern with the colour blocking and stitched lines. Very nice!

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  31. they look sooo awesome! i have that navajo print fabric and made a skirt and bike hat out of it! isn't it soo great! i love that you pleated it...wow it looks so awesome! love the leather one too! congrats sweetie, they look awesome!! i am working on some bike bags and i hope to start sewing them in the next or two month!!

    xo,
    cb

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  32. I aspire to your obvious sewing skills. This new line looks amazing! But first, to sew in a straight line... ;)

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  33. I love the first clutch design! :D

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  34. how awesome! i loooove the new shop banner and the color block pouches are the best!

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  35. These are wonderful!!! I love the color combinations!

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  36. I LOVE that woodgrain pattern! Where do you usually get your fabrics?

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  37. What the?! Every single one of these is amazing. So excited!

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  38. I'm loving the ruffles/multi-layered pouches! :O Aaahh, you just keep getting better and better, haha. Keep it up~! :]

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  40. LOVE all the new designs. the ones with buttons are great. the pleated woodgrain one is also adorable.

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  42. i love the new designs! they look more mature than the old patterns. i might have to get me one!

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  43. Oh wow, these are great!!

    They have a more mature, dress-y feeling to them. Awesome job kaylah! Im definitely gonna be snatching up one of these soon!

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  44. Oh, gorgeous! I love that first pouch; it's totally fantastic. Congrats - I'm sure they are going to fly out of the shop!

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  45. Wow. I really love the shop update. Nice work!

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  46. WOW! I think the designs you had before were great, but these babies are fantastic. So sophisticated and fresh! I must have one. :]

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  47. These are looking super neat! I'm so happy for you! x

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  48. i love all these designs!!

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  49. I absolutely love the new fabrics you use! Now I think I cannot withstand and have to order something from your shop .... :D

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  50. Now that I have gotten something from your shop I know that the prettiness you show here is just the tip of the iceberg :)

    Hmmmm, do you think you might expand to Mac Book Pro covers?...

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  52. Those are AMAZING! I love them! Ahh!

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  54. ooo i love that wood pouch!

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  56. So cute! The first one is my fave and reminds me of your new, multi-colored shorts. : )

    xo,

    Sarah

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  57. I must tell you that I love your blog! I look forward to every new post!

    I'm just now getting into sewing and your blog is inspirational! <3

    Jessica.

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  58. THEY ARE SO CUTE!
    I want one! XX
    -www.sophia-coia.blogspot.com

    little elsie ^^

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  59. Wow kaylah. These look gorgeous so much more mature and focused. Wow!

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  60. love them.. they really look lovely :) and fresh! hehe :)

    can I ask where did you but that dark wood grain fabric?
    xxxx

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  61. Eeeep, thank you all so much!! You're so encouraging. :D

    Sway, yep ! All of my old fabrics will be there soon! It's just going to take me a little bit of time to photograph them all.

    Amy Louski, some of them - yes! But others are one of a kind.

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  62. i love the new designs! so cute!

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  63. Too cute!! I love the color block ones!

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  64. I love these new designs Kaylah! I think that you should make extra large clutches! I would totally love a extra large clutch in the first or second design you have on here!

    Something along the lines of this size.

    ♥

    Meanz (Koi Story)

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  66. Meanz, it's already in the works! well, maybe not that big, but i've already got some all drawn up. :D

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  67. pleeeeeeeats! oh man, you did them up GOOD. I lovelovelove these new clutches!

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  68. love the way you're heading Kaylah!

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  70. They are all so wonderful! Great work!

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  71. Amazing! So creative - where can I place my order? ;)
    Doughnuts And Denim The Blogp

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  72. Absolutely love that wood grain print fabric.

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  73. love the new looks!
    did you use up all the old poppy fabrics before starting the new designs? because if you have any old elephant fabrics... i may be able to take them off your hands. ;)

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  74. Kaylah, the shop looks fantastic and I love your new designs!

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