Friday, August 31, 2007

It's done! (Just in time too!)


I finished sewing up my new purse last night. Here are the specs-
  • 2 vintage quilt pieces found second hand that where originally destined for a wedding circle quilt.
  • Linen recycled from a thrifted skirt.
  • Kelly green broad cloth purchased at a 'going-out-of-business' sale for the interior.
  • Zippered pocket on the inside lined with a great yellow print that was received in a swap at some point.
  • Another interior pocket perfect for the cell phone.
  • Hidden magnetic clasp.
  • Lightly interfaced.
  • 1.5 inch gusset.
*Warning* The camera was not my best friend this morning and could not get a clear image to save my life.


The interior. This bag *could* be reversible but lacking a major chocolate disaster, the linen/patchwork side will remain the exterior.

Pleats and gathers! Hooray!

Have a wonderful weekend!
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19 comments:

  1. futuregirlAugust 31, 2007 at 10:23 AM

    What a wonderful purse! Your hard work totally paid off.

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  2. kaylaAugust 31, 2007 at 10:37 AM

    I love it. What a great way to use those quilt pieces! Don't you wish you could show it to whoever originally pieced them together?!

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  3. AninaAugust 31, 2007 at 2:44 PM

    Stunning! And such originality in using the quilt pieces. Have a great weekend.

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  4. Betz WhiteAugust 31, 2007 at 4:22 PM

    yay! A job well done. Nice proportions, shape, everything!

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  5. sulu-designAugust 31, 2007 at 4:55 PM

    I'm seriously impressed. The details are just amazing - I love the patchwork, the pleats are great, and the interior is jsut perfect.

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  6. Christina J.August 31, 2007 at 5:12 PM

    Beautiful!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 31, 2007 at 5:25 PM

    VERY nice!

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  8. Katie JeanAugust 31, 2007 at 10:00 PM

    I looooooooooove it!

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2007 at 7:58 PM

    Hello dear! You've been tagged :D Stop by my blog to see the meme and the "rules" its an easy one.

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  10. VallenSeptember 3, 2007 at 12:42 AM

    Now I'm embarrassed by my lame attempt at bag making. That's it. I'm just going to have you make my bags from now on.

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  11. MatroskinSeptember 3, 2007 at 6:53 AM

    What a lovely bag, so carefully made. Nice colours too. You have lovely things in your blog!

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2007 at 1:40 PM

    You are a genius!!! I have lots of vintage double wedding ring-in-progress quilt pieces. Wouls you mind if I had the same bag? I promise not to come to your town and wear it all over the place! Vicki at hollyhocks.typepad.com

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  13. iSewSeptember 3, 2007 at 5:37 PM

    Gorgeous as usual! You're so creative.

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2007 at 5:33 AM

    That's a really cute handbag, I love the different fabrics that you used. How long did it take to make it? :) Bren
    http://benzy55.typepad.com/my_weblog/

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  15. Amanda JeanSeptember 4, 2007 at 2:15 PM

    it's very nice!

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  16. DinahSeptember 4, 2007 at 3:54 PM

    This is just gorgeous!! I love the shape, the colors, the vintage, just everything about it!!

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  17. RebeccaSeptember 4, 2007 at 4:27 PM

    Oh it's beautiful! I love the sassy green interior and how you used all sorts of things to make it. :)

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2007 at 6:45 AM

    That's beautiful!!! I love your attention to detail.

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  19. AnonymousOctober 2, 2007 at 11:32 PM

    Wow, that is just lovely!

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