Well my purse with the pansies is done and I love it. But I will never make another one because it turned out to be much more work than I expected it to be. The second picture is the back with a large outside pocket. Inside there is a large pocket on one side and a divider with three pockets on it. I made my own pattern based on a picture I had seen. I had never tried putting in a divider before so that was pretty much trial and error. The camera is not showing the true colors. It is shades of purple and pink, really more vibrant than they appear here. All the flowers were done in the hoop and then handstitched on to the purse, the most time consuming part of all because I had to pull the needle through with a pliers. But I am so pleased with it so it was worth the effort.

It is beautiful and no one else will have one like it. Love the pansies

Do not regret the time you spent to make this bag. This is a superb result. Excellent work and very beautiful assorted colors .

Well done. Its a beautiful bag and one you can be proud of

Absolutely beautiful.

Teresa--I love your purse. Those pansies are beautiful. I can appreciate all the hard work that goes in to making most things--Ha! think I've tried most things at least once. I also know how hard you've worked and then find those thick areas where 'the big gun tools' need to come into play. Pliers aren't just for the boys! Be proud of your purse--you have a designer original and lady, it is gorgeous!

Very excellent colour bag aubsolute very nice love the pansies on it great job thanks for sharing

Wow this is lovely. You should be so happy with it.

wow, stunning, Love it !!!

Thank you for all the kind words about my bag. When it comes from people who understand the effort it is even more meaningful. Teresa.

Beautiful job...well worth your efforts!

It was well worth the effort. It turned out great

Don't give up, that is really nice and the next one and all after that will be easier as you will incorporate shortcuts and new features. I do this all the time with my tote-bags and the ones now are so much nicer than the ones I did in the beginning. Thanks for sharing.

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by queenofhearts 11 Jun 2016

I won't give up on making bags.I just will never make this one again. If someone were to ask for one like it the answer would be no because of the time involved. This is going to be one of a kind. I will probably make some accessories to go with it but they will not be as fancy. I have an idea for a matching coin purse that will use the pansy pattern. That will be my next project.

Pretty! Looks like Summer!

You should be very proud of what you have achieved, it is simply stunning work and well with the effort. You have a one of a kind and the choice of colours and materials are so vibrant, it is first class. Just my perfect colours. Sandra.

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by queenofhearts 11 Jun 2016

Thank you. I have made quite a few bags for myself, for gifts and for customers and this is by far my favorite.

It looks very nice love the colours

What a nice bag. Well done !

What a tremendous effort.Such a lovely bag .You should send this photo to Elsa.

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by queenofhearts 11 Jun 2016

I have taken some new pictures that show the colors better and I do plan on sending them to Elsa.

Your bag is stunning.

Love it!

Your purse looks amazing, pansies are my favorite

You have really done a terrific job/Lillian

This is really beautiful. Great colors. hugs Shirley

It is beautiful. You did a fantastic job. I love the colors. Hugs, Gail

Your bag is stunning. Love your Pansies

I think you've done an awesome job with this bag Queenofhearts. Even though your camera has shown us these colours I'm sure in real life they look fabulous. Maybe if you do make another bag put the Pansies on before you finish up the sewing of the bag. Just a thought! I don't know how you did all that hand sewing with a pair of pliers pulling the needle through, that must have taken ages! Love Chris

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by queenofhearts 10 Jun 2016

I did put the pansies on before I assembled the purse but the base of the purse is fusible foam and the flowers are the thickness of mug rugs and I didn't want the stitches to show so I hand stitched it with little tiny stitches. My daughter stopped by while I was sewing the flowers on and after watching me for a few minutes she said I have more patience than she does. She said if it were her it would be in the trash by now.

Very Pretty!

really pretty Teresa! ~hugs~

Love it

Oh i totally love it hugs

So Stunning!!!!A Big WOW!!!!Great fantastic work you have done...

Absolutely beautiful!

This is just beautiful!

It really is pretty, even though it tried your patience. I'm sure the colors are nicer in person, but they look really good here. I love your pansys and am glad you got to make your purse. It really looks great!-Toogie