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Counted Thread Embroidery Master Craftsman Program

Becky Rawls-Riley — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:21:12 +0000

Becky Rawls-Riley started first part of the Counted Thread Embroidery Master Craftsman Program (http://www.egausa.org/html/master_craftsman.html) from EGA (http://www.egausa.org/). It is cross stitch and will have cats on it.

Becky Bags Items in Lenexa United Methodist Church Shop

Becky Rawls-Riley — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:08:08 +0000

On Sunday, Becky Bags placed several items in the gift shop at the Lenexa United Methodist Church. The church will receive a portion of the sales on any items that sale at the shop. http://www.lenexaumc.org/ —- Becky Rawls-Riley

2011 Holiday Patterns

Becky Rawls-Riley — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:48:47 +0000

OLATHE, KS – Becky Bags LLC announces the release of its 2011 do-it-yourself, holiday patterns which are available in printed books and electronic ebooks. All original designs were created by award-winning designer and President, Becky Rawls-Riley. A portion of each pattern sale goes to plant a tree in Kansas through the Kansas Forest Service.

Holiday Joy Card – Send a special message and the unique gift of your needlework handiwork with cards. The Holiday Joy card has five unique snowflakes and uses a backstitch. This pattern is one of a three card set. Job Seekers will become memorable when sending the Thanks card as an interview appreciation card. The Thanks card’s plaid border is attractive and easy to stitch. The card is made with the half cross stitch and it has five colors. The Thanksgiving card has feather-looking borders and is made using the backstitch, half cross, fly, and arrowhead stitches. All 6” x 3-1/4” cards have fringed needlework fronts and fit in personal size envelopes. The cards were made for the October class provided at the Olathe Public Library by Becky Rawls-Riley.

Sporty Christmas Stocking – Let is snow on your Christmas with the 16 unique, hand-embroidered, snowflakes that adorn the turned down cuff on the jeans stocking. The Kansas State Fair, award-winning design is 15” tall x 10-1/2” from toe to heal. One side of the stocking has a jean’s hip pocket which is ideal for a toy or candy cane and the other is pocket-free leaving lots of room for a name. By stitching just 3 stitches per minute, there will be about 5 hours of creative needlework time making the needlework for the cuff. The stocking is made from repurposed jeans and the do-it-yourself pattern includes recommendations for selecting suitable jeans for a successful project.

Feather Hat, Scarf, and Stocking Cap Snowman Ornaments – Accessories add character to each of the three adorable snowmen in the needlework, felt-backed ornaments. One wears a simple scarf. Another has a pom-pom stocking cap and scarf. The third snowman sports a feathered hat and scarf. The 3” tall x 2” wide ornaments’ snowman is framed with ribbon and its image-free back has plenty of room for a name and year to make it special.

By stitching just 3 stitches per minute, each ornament will provide just over an hour of needlework entertainment. All snowmen use backstitch, Gobelin, half cross, and French knot stitches in the needlework. The feather is created using a chain stitch in the snowman with the feather hat and scarf. BONUS info included-Wear a favorite snowman as a pin simply by eliminating the ribbon hook and securing a safety pin to the back.

The ornaments were created for the 2011 Dodge House (www.dodgehouse.org) tree decorating done by Becky’s Omaha Needle Artists Chapter (www.orgsites.com/ne/omahaneedleartists) of the Embroiderer’s Guild of America (www.egausa.org).

Check out all patterns at http://bit.ly/rGIURl. All patterns may be purchased online at www.beckybags.com or by calling 913-397-8071.

ABOUT BECKY BAGS LLC

Becky Bags creates girly accessories that inspire creativity. Simple items are transformed into beautiful works of art with decorative panels using ancient needlework, quilting, and smocking techniques. Girly biker bags, motorcycle windshield handbags, handbags, wristlets, zipper wallets, bicycle bags, decorative tables and folding privacy screens are just some of the items by Becky Bags. Get a one-of-a-kind item for yourself or to give as a gift. Special requests are welcomed. Do-it-yourself patterns are available for the bold, creative woman who wants to show off her creative talents. Learn more about Becky Bags at the company web site at www.beckybags.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BeckyBagsLLC.

Contact:
Becky Rawls-Riley
Phone 913-397-8071
becky@beckybags.com

November 18, 2011:Marillac Enchanted Evening Handbag

Becky Rawls-Riley — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:00:56 +0000

Donated a handbag to Marillac for their Enchanted Evening benefit to be held on Nov. 18. The bag is red, white and blue with stars and the “Declaration of Independence” saying. Marillac info is at www.marillac.org and the event info is at www.enchantedeveningkc.com
To learn more about the handbag pattern, visit http://bit.ly/v4dZaC.

Donated to Marillac handbag front

Becky Rawls-Riley

Becky Bags LLC www.beckybags.com becky@beckybags.com

August 9-13,2011:Johnson County Fair

Becky Rawls-Riley — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:40:22 +0000

Make plans to attend the free Johnson County Fair now and take the family. I have three items in the open building.

The folding privacy screen is in the novelty quilts – Won second in class.
A new TV-tray with a needlework panel on the top is in Needlework-needlepoint – Won third in class.
A new bottle bag is in Needlework-other – Won second in class.

Both of the needlework items are too new to even be ready for release in patterns. The front of the folding privacy screen is at http://beckybags.com/photos/readytogo/Crossroads1-FoldingScreenFront.jpg and the back is at http://beckybags.com/photos/readytogo/Crossroads1-FoldingScreenBack.jpg. I am thinking of doing a class for those who want to learn how to make their own folding privacy screen like this one, so please let me know if you are or someone you know would be interested by calling me at 913-397-8071 or send me an email at becky@beckybags.com.

2011-Johnson County Fair Entries from Becky Rawls-Riley Place

ABOUT JOHNSON COUNTY FAIR The Johnson County Fair is a fun family event that runs through the 13th and is at the Gardner fair grounds. Visit the fair web site to learn more about this year’s event at http://www.jocokansasfair.com/

ABOUT BECKY RAWLS-RILEY

Entrepreneur and award-wining designer for Becky Bags LLC, Becky Rawls-Riley, has been motorcycling since 2000. She was inspired by a 2009 Idaho trip to make windshield handbags from old jeans and the designs now include bags and furniture. Designs use ancient fiber techniques to make unique girly products.

Hope you can make it.

Becky Rawls-Riley
Becky Bags LLC
becky@beckybags.com

June 25 & 26, 2011-Girly Windshield Handbags at Kansas City Maker Faire

Becky Rawls-Riley — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:45:37 +0000

OLATHE, KS – June 17, 2011

Motorcycle windshield handbags transform old jeans into art for a sporty new look using ancient needlework and quilting techniques and puts girly style on adventure rides. Windshield handbags, bags, bookends, and folding screen created by Becky Bags LLC, an Olathe accessories design company, will be at the Maker Faire on June 25 and 26.

The Maker Faire will be held at Union Station Saturday, June 25, from 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 26, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The faire celebrates things people create themselves and brings together Makers, Crafters, Inventors, Hackers, Scientists and Artists. Come and spark your own creativity.

Information about the windshield handbags is available at http://beckybags.com/out-having-fun-accessories/windshield-handbags/.

ABOUT MAKER FAIRE

The Maker Faire started in San Mateo, California in 2006, and is held annually in locations around the United States. Visit the Kansas City Maker Faire web site to learn more about this year’s event at http://www.makerfairekc.com.

ABOUT BECKY RAWLS-RILEY

Entrepreneur and award-wining designer for Becky Bags LLC, Becky Rawls-Riley, has been motorcycling since 2000. She was inspired by a 2009 Idaho trip to make windshield handbags from old jeans. Designs use ancient needlework and quilting techniques to make unique windshield handbags that put girly style on adventure rides. Photo of maker is at http://beckybags.com/photos/BeckyRawls-Riley2010Photo.jpg.

Contact:

Becky Rawls-Riley

Becky Bags LLC www.beckybags.com

Phone 913-397-8071 Email: becky@beckybags.com

June 11 & 12, 2011-Downtown Olathe Arts Festival

Becky Rawls-Riley — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:02:14 +0000

Olathe KS – Make plans now to attend the first Downtown Olathe Arts Festival on June 11 & 12. Stop by booth 66 to see the Becky Bags products. More details on the event are at www.downtownolatheartsfestival.org.

Becky Rawls-Riley, becky@beckybags.com www.beckybags.com

April 30, 2011-ABATE of Kansas District 5 Swap Meet

Becky Rawls-Riley — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:41:50 +0000

Come out and see Becky Bags LLC at the indoor ABATE of Kansas District 5 Swap Meet on Saturday, April 30. You won’t want to miss getting and checking out some of the girly motorcycle windshield handbags. Finished bags, bookends and pattern books will be available.

Where: Johnson County Fair grounds, 136 E Washington St., Gardner KS 66030

When: Sat. April 30. Doors open to public at 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Becky Rawls-Riley, becky@beckybags.com www.beckybags.com

April 13, 2011-Learn to make Mother’s Day needlework card

Becky Rawls-Riley — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:59:28 +0000

April 2011 Mother's Day Card Class at the Olathe Library

Learn how to make the needlework card just in time for your Mother’s special day. Includes all items and pattern. Lots of thread colors will be available for you to select from to make your card personally appealing. Instructor: Award-winning Designer Becky Rawls-Riley

Place: Olathe Library (Main), 201 E. Park St, Olathe, KS. Library web site is www.olathelibrary.org

When: Wednesday, April 13 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Hope you are able to attend or could pass the invitation on to someone you know who may want to participate.

Get the pattern book at http://beckybags.com/home-and-holiday-accessories/mothers-day-needlework-card/

Becky Rawls-Riley, becky@beckybags.com www.beckybags.com

Dec. 6, 2010:Snowflake Stocking Needlework Class

Becky Rawls-Riley — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:25:25 +0000

Becky Rawls-Riley at the Olathe Public Library by the display case that holds the award winning Snowflake Stocking needlework class items.

Learn how to make the 2010 Kansas State Fair Award Winning Stocking just in time for the holiday. Includes needlework items and pattern with recommendations for selecting appropriate repurposed jeans.

Instructor: Award-winning designer Becky Rawls-Riley

When: Monday, December 6 from 1-3 pm
Where and How to Register: Olathe Public Library 201 E Park St, Olathe KS, Phone 913.971.6850 http://www.olathe.lib.ks.us/

The picture shows the display case at the Olathe Public Library. On the top shelf are some needlework books available from the Olathe Public Library. The middle shelf has the Snowflake Stocking with some candy canes in the front pocket and some of the books that served as sources of inspiration. The bottom shelf shows the items that go into making the Snowflake Stocking.

To learn more about the Snowflake Stocking and to get a do-it-yourself pattern visit http://beckybags.com/other-things/snowflake-stocking/.