Tuesday, November 13, 2012

I Hate Goodbyes

Today was the last day of the U R Priceless Blog Hop...I hate goodbyes! I was a bit skeptical when Madame Samm said coin purses. I'd certainly never made one and hadn't even considered it. But I'm game to try most anything that's stitching so I signed up. I ended up dropping out before it even started though because of some family and work obligations. I read all the blogs though and fell in love with so many that I couldn't resist making a couple. And I'm going to make more! They'll make great Christmas presents.

The first one I made was expressly for change...coins...and maybe a bill or two for my next journey.



I love all the wonderful shadows in this picture and it was a total accident that it turned out that way - I just forgot to pay attention to the lighting. :)

Then I decided I needed to take a little snack with me so this guy was born.



But wait...I needed one more purse for the trip. This one is so I can tuck away an extra bit of jewelry safely in my purse.



I made it a bit differently from the others since it needed to be a little larger.



Now I know why everyone said they're addictive! Madame Samm's pattern was so easy to follow and they take hardly any time at all. And the possibilities are endless!



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23 comments:

  1. Terry@ a quilting blogNovember 13, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Your little purses are adorable...love the M&Ms especially..thanks for sharing :o)

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  2. LesleyNovember 13, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Wonderful purses....all so special!

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  3. WendyNovember 13, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Great Job, Marlene!! Good for you for giving it a go :) Take care !!

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  4. GrammasheriNovember 13, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    These are lovely! I never thought about changing the pattern a bit but I will give it a try because I really like the jewelry bag! So glad you posted!

    sheri

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  5. SusannahNovember 13, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    Oh, Marlene, they are very pretty! They are all as cute as can be but I really like the last one...only because I would use it as you have....my jewelry. What's your next project???

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  6. MichelleNovember 13, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    They are sew cute!!!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 14, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    Awe! Marlene they are so cute!!! On another sad goodbye , I had to say goodbye to my sewing machine today .It just died on me!! So I will wait till Christmas and be without..Izzy

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  8. Peggy LeeNovember 14, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    They are so cute! I can see why you were tempted to make one....and why they could be addictive.

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  9. gpcNovember 14, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    I know exactly what you mean! I've made a few and have a bunch more cut out and ready to sew, and I can't wait to try my hand at some larger versions. I don't know what I like about them so much, but I can't seem to stop making them! :)

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  10. CarolNovember 14, 2012 at 6:31 AM

    Gosh those are sooooooooooooooo cute!

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  11. Anita Rowe StaffordNovember 14, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    These little coin purses are so adorable! I'm going to have to try making one. I can see how they might become addictive!

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  12. Julie FukudaNovember 14, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    I keep looking at those blog hops I might join and then I become aware of just how far I am behind on everything else. I can't afford to get inspired ... even by looking at your darling pieces.

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  13. Denise :)November 14, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    You did a marvelous job with your sweet little purses, Marlene! I'm sorry you had to drop out, but very glad you were still able to share!! Hugs to you! :)

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  14. Needled MomNovember 14, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    Weren't they fun. I made two more yesterday. I think I may soon need some sort of rehab!!

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  15. PattyNovember 14, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    I like your purses. I have some frames, but havent tried any yet...can we say chicken??

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  16. SparkyNovember 14, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    NO goodbyes here...JUST HELLO M and M and M... Marlene and her M & M's

    absolutely adorable....OHHHH you are funny...love your choices....fabric is perfect...
    and we happen to love M& M's over here lol

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  17. FlourishingPalmsNovember 14, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Ack! I'm sorry to have been away from my computer for two weeks, so I missed out on all this purse stuff. Yours are adorable! So glad you could find time in your busy schedule to make them. What a great gift idea.

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  18. TerryNovember 14, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Those are all so cute, but I love the one with the little M-n-M guy on the side! :0)

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  19. SnoodlesNovember 14, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    LOL Can you imagine how many peeps are going to receive coin purses from all of us that joined in the fun? Heehee! Great job!

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  20. Grammy StaffyNovember 15, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    They are darling. I can't see how you get the clamp attached to the fabric. I guess I should hop over and take a look. Hugs, Lura

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  21. LindaNovember 15, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    Your little purses are so cute! I love the M&M one! Great idea! The little pink one is also adorable!

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  22. LindaNovember 16, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Greetings from Montreal, Canada. These are so lovely and creative.

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  23. Purple PamNovember 17, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    Love all your little purses. They are just too cute, and functional, too.

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