Sudoku got me stumped again

Just like playing the puzzle on a difficult level, I've hit a wall in creating my new collection. I ran into a product malfunction when the fabric I was experimenting with was discontinued. After reanalyzing and erasing some numbers, I think I can go at the puzzle again.

With a new fabric, possibly even better than the last one I found, I have also redesigned the pattern of the bag. I'm falling behind on my schedule for finishing a prototype but at the same time, the Formal collection is selling well so I've been focusing on making more. I'll probably push back the unveiling of the Sudoku collection until next year. Keep your eyes out for it!

Trizanh.com

I'm currently in the works of getting a website set up for Trizanh. I've used computers for over a decade and a half now yet I have no idea how to create a website. After having a couple of consultations with web designers, my brain turned into mush from the technical terms and coding. Since the website I want is not very complex, I know that it will turn out the way I want it.

I also am in the works of getting logos made for the different collections under Trizanh and that will be very exciting to have. Come back to see the unveiling of Trizanh.com!

New adVentures in Pike Place Market!

A store that I currently sell at, Ventures, which is location in Pioneer Square is relocating into Pike Place Market! Pioneer Square is already a huge tourist attraction but the store operators felt that they were located if a slighly off the radar for more foot traffic.

With this new move, the wonderful staff at Ventures advised me to make more inventory and be ready to produce purses since I've been doing steadily well at the current location. New and exciting sewing adventures await as the summer continues.

See you all at the Market this fall!

Handcrafted, just for you

A new collection came to mind since working at Starbucks. So many gift cards are tossed daily and I began collecting them to make a collection out of them. As the wheels in my head turned for ideas, I decided to line the bags with the green aprons baristas wear. However, that turned into another dilemma because I don't have much access to the aprons to continue making the purses as with the gift cards. That idea quickly was shut down until recently, when my store manager requested an iPad bag for her new toy. Not really feeling her as a Formal collection kind of girl, I suggested the idea of the Starbucks gift card bag. Upon receiving confirmation that she loved the idea, I am moving forward with the limited collection titled the WaShu SB collections since that is the name of our Starbucks location.

Farewell, my sweet!

After about a year of having my purses living along side the sweet creations of CakeSpy, we have decided to part ways. I do love the cute little pink cupcakes that owner, Jessie, makes and sells but customers didn't seem to have a sweet tooth for Trizanh.

It was a great opportunity to have the exposure with such an establish artist and business owner. I'll find my way back to Capitol Hill soon enough!

Reinventing, rebranding, rethinking

Summer is blazing over the skies of Seattle but I'm inside, on my sewing machine, making new and different changes to my purse collections. I will be the first to admit that I HATE ironing, however, I need to add extra detail and attention to finishing off my products so I've invested in an iron and a board to go with it. While Seattle is basking in the 70+ degree weather, I'll be steaming over the ironing board to make sure all the tips, points, and folds are to a perfect crease. I've introduced eyelets to finish off some of my products and working on my hand sewing skills to ensure that all of my collections are clean and crisp looking.

In addition to my extra care to detail and quality, I'm adding a new tag to all my products to add that extra flare to my unique brand of purses. The tags will be one of a kind, just like each purse, and customers can leave it on as an extra embellishment. I might even throw extra tags in swag bags for craft shows to get my brand out there.

The wheels in my head are always turning, thinking of new and different ways to bring my eclectic pieces of art through purses to life.

Formal collection iPad covers

I received a customer order for a Formal collection iPad cover and it was really fun to make! The cover consists of five ties and it's a tight fit but any more than five would make it too wide. Order yours today!