The lining on this purse isn't gathered like the outside, which means that things won't get lost down in those folds. :)
I also finished the second baby bib I wanted to do and took those to the grandmother-to-be.
And then I did the handwork on this little winter pillow/pincushion. I don't have any stuffing here with me so it isn't finished yet.
I stopped in at Goodwill last week and bought a purse that was faded and almost ragged but had great handles. The handles were removable so this weekend I'm going to try to make a pattern from the old purse so I can make a new purse to go with the handle. I'll let you know how I do.
I've got several other small projects with me so I'll work on one of those this coming weekend - it feels great to get a few small things done even if I can't work on a big one!
The bag is great and I love the handles you did for it. I love the idea of getting handles from a thrift store.
ReplyDeleteThe bib is just gorgeous! What a treasure it will be.
Your stitching is lovely too.
Th bib is jusst to beautiful to use! You make great bags and how clever to look for handles in a thrift shop.
ReplyDeleteYou've been really busy doing wonderful things! The purse is great. The bib is beautiful! Love the Christmas work, too!
ReplyDeleteI love your purse! Such beautiful fabrics. and your pillow all waiting to be stuffed. Boy you get a lot done on the weekend, the bib is so sweet. How kind of you!
ReplyDeleteMarlene, you do lovely handiwork. Very creative too! I'm glad you get that sense of accomplishment on small completed (for the most part) projects as much as with large projects! Especially since you're not at home! How much longer do you have down there?
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I am impressed with all you have done and worked too. You make me feel like I ought to get up and
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Love the bag...is it the Bungalow Bag?? Just wondering...
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SEW glad you are able to sew, and SO glad you are able to blog. We would have missed you terribly!
ReplyDeleteJust got caught up on what you've been up to. Can't wait to hear about all your mission work. Take care of yourselves!
ReplyDeleteWell my goodness you have made lots of pretties!
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What a great idea to reuse the old handles from an old purse!! That bib is beautiful!! Your handwork is exceptional!! Glad you are getting time for some stitching. I haven't had much stitiching time lately and I am yearning for some stitching time!!
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Jane
What great weekend projects! I love the handbag and the handles you made. Much nicer that way than the other type. What a pretty bib!
ReplyDeleteI thought of you today when I was in Greenwood. The quilt shop up there is having paper piecing classes and I wondered if you'd ever done the paper piecing for a quilt?
Love your little snowman handwork. Cute, cute.
ReplyDeleteSome really fun projects you have been working on. The bib is so sweet.
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh this purse...bag, pink and blue bag is heavenly ...and the bib....gosh too pretty to goober on....YOU do make lovely lovely things...x
ReplyDeleteCute purse! I can't wait to see how that purse turns out! I might just have to get to Goodwill before all the other bloggers snatch up the bags! Beautiful bib!
ReplyDeleteYou are so clever my dear. I love seeing all of your projects. I plan to sew my patriotic pillowcases and mail them next week. I've got the fabric and I think I am up to it now. I will get them done for sure before the surgery.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your support and prayers. Much love, Lura
The fact that you're not in your own sewing room surely has not stifled your energy/creativity.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing the new purse with old handles.