Chatelaine Multi-Function Wallet

Name: Chatelaine Multi-Function Wallet
Brand: Among Brenda's Quilts & Bags
Price: 14.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$14.00

By Among Brenda's Quilts & Bags

Travel light without sacrificing function! The Chatelaine Multi-Function Wallet by Brenda Miller is a versatile sewing pattern that lets you make a wallet, cross-body purse, clutch, or fanny pack — all in one design.

Pattern features:

18 credit card pockets
Fits a cell phone up to 4½" W × 7¼" H
2 zippered pockets (easy to sew!)
Adjustable, removable strap
Full color illustration included

Pair it with hardware kit ABQ-197HN for everything you need to complete the project.

Designer: Brenda Miller | Publisher: Among Brenda's Quilts & Bags

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Chatelaine Multi-Function Wallet

My Story

I grew up in Hawaii, where I was always captivated by the bold, two‑color Hawaiian quilts. My mother insisted that all her daughters take sewing classes the summer after sixth grade — a skill that served us well through high school. Money was tight, but sewing allowed me to make my own prom dresses and school clothes, and that sense of creativity and independence never left me.

In the 1990s, I discovered a picture of a Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt in a library book, and that moment sparked my lifelong love of quilting. I began collecting books and fabric, though I didn’t complete my first quilt until around 2010 — a special one for my dad.

Between raising my children and working full‑time, quilting often had to wait. But when my sons left for college and the world slowed down during Covid, I returned to my decades‑old Grandmother’s Flower Garden project. As I stitched, I noticed my seams were uneven, which inspired me to design a notched template — now called the Plexi‑Hexi™. That simple idea led to my Etsy shop and eventually to this new chapter: QuiltingJoyPDX.

I still consider myself a confident beginner, always learning new techniques (thank goodness for YouTube!). My shop continues to evolve, and I’m focusing on beginner‑friendly quilts and tools that make quilting approachable and fun.

In a couple of years, I’ll retire from my “day job” and spend my days surrounded by fabric, color, and creativity — something I’m truly looking forward to.
If you’re searching for something special, please reach out. I’ll do my best to find it through my vendors.

Thank you for being here, and for supporting this little corner of quilting joy.

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