by spendlove ( edited 20 Jun 2016 ) 20 Jun 2016

This has kept me busy for the last few days! I made 13 of the individual blocks as if they were intended to be pincushions. They are hand stitched together (mattress stitch.) Of course there had to be a purse to match.

I have included a picture of the main fabric I started with and one of the inside of the bag.
The handles were a belt which came with a pair of jeans which I have save for ages!

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by lidiad 23 Jun 2016

Great job, Sue!
Hugs, Lidia

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by Shisha 23 Jun 2016

Beautiful!!!

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by sonjapotgieter 21 Jun 2016

Stunning fabric!!!!Work Fantastic...Well done

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by sandralane 20 Jun 2016

Love the material choice, you have done such a wonderful job with these bags. A lot of work but a stunning result. Well done. Sandra.

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by asterixsew Moderator 20 Jun 2016

Stunning work Sue.

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by lbrow 20 Jun 2016

Terrific work Sue. I've been saving some old old belts now you have given me a good idea of how I can use them.Thanks for the idea. You always come up with excellent ways to recycle/Lillian

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by lilylady 20 Jun 2016

Sew creative Sue, the puppies are great.

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by Ossineu 20 Jun 2016

Wow! You've been very busy. The result is stunningly beautiful. The motives of the dog I like very well.😊

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by mops Moderator 20 Jun 2016

Prequilted unstuffed pincushions, recycled belt and a lot of handsewing - splendid outcome! Lovely matching purse and clever fussy cutting.

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by toogie 20 Jun 2016

Love your fabrics Sue and also your fussy cutting. I keep saying I'm going to try one of these bags, but haven't yet. I need to make Gus a white shirt, Avery and Nora dresses, etc, etc, etc,......but one day!-lol-Good job on your set.

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by sewingpleasures 20 Jun 2016

what a smart idea.the bag is very lovely. Great work!

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by teun 20 Jun 2016

Tolle tascheπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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by pennyhal2 20 Jun 2016

Fabulous! Love how you made use of the fabric so creatively!

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by americangirl 20 Jun 2016

Adorable set!

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by queenofhearts 20 Jun 2016

So cute. you have such fun projects.

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by sbott54 20 Jun 2016

Sue, you are a great inspiration to get me back to sewing. Thanks for sharing your marvelous finished projects! You are a wonder!

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by glob69 20 Jun 2016

Very pretty! I love dogs. I still would like to know where to get your ith quilt blocks. I will give you my address and you can send me the bag. Just the little one will be fine. lol Gail

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by grossfamilie 20 Jun 2016

Excellent - as always !!!! Every dog lover will want to have your cute set. Thanks for sharing another inspirational project. Maria

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by dragonflyer 20 Jun 2016

Nice job...

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by stella1 20 Jun 2016

Great fabric and very nice quilt projets

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by pldc 20 Jun 2016

well done Sue & I love to recycle!~hugs~

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by aussiequilter 20 Jun 2016

great fabric and great bags Sue

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by jrob Moderator 20 Jun 2016

Look at you fussy cutting. What a great bag. Fun, too.

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by noah 20 Jun 2016

Excellent nothing left to say:):)hugs

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by baydreamer 20 Jun 2016

well throughout! fantastic purse.

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by bejoscha 20 Jun 2016

Beautiful work and cute fabric.

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by basketkase 20 Jun 2016

Wow, Sue, your creations are always beautiful and functional......

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by kathymourie 20 Jun 2016

Very nice Sue, you are amazing. I love the doggies...

Kathy

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by cfidl 20 Jun 2016

Great idea using the belt. I have a whole new stash of handles! The quilt blocks are great as is the bag and purse. Excellent work.

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by Smokey12 20 Jun 2016

Very pretty ensemble. Really great use of the fabric and fussy cutting for the most impact. Great work.

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by bemara 20 Jun 2016

I am so happily that my friend looks not on this side , with the great fabric and the nice pocket, I would have to sew to her something again . . .LOL, it looks great, hugs Maria

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by dennis999 20 Jun 2016

Not that I am in a position to comment but this strikes me as exemplary work,Fantastic workmanship and clever recycling.

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by carolpountney 20 Jun 2016

Very nice belt/handle great upscale, bag very nice

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by pennifold 20 Jun 2016

I saw a design like this on the internet on the weekend and was thinking of making one. I love the dog inclusions. Well done Sue, they look fabulous. Love Chris

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