I needed a purse to finish out the winter...and one to go with the many winter jackets & coats that I wear. I think this one will work!
This was made from pieces of wool fabric that I found one day, while shopping our local GOODWILL store. We used to have a factor in town .... Glen of Michigan... that sewed for big names, like "White Stag" and "Pendelton". These pieces of fabric still had the tags on them from Glen of Michigan! What a find!
I started this one with a 5" square pattern piece that I cut from a scrap of stabilizer...and the rest just happened after I sat at my machine for a couple hours. It is lined with the burgandy twill that you see in the patchwork...and has a thin batting to help keep its structure.
I just LOVE how this one turned out! Had planned on some embroidered snowflakes on it, but decided to leave them off as I didn't think it needed anything more!
7310KK it is great. What a find. I like hunt & seek at the Thrift stores also. I love good wool & these are teriffic.
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96268This purse you've done is delightful& even better to find these designer pieces for a bargain too. Thanks for sharing your work & God's blessings in the New Year.:~D
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12165Made from wool, it should last you a lifetime! It is a great design and would most likely go with most any winter wear! I would like to have one made like this. I can not wear wool next to me but it sure would make a lovely accessory!
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24961Kim, this is stunning work - keep it up - you will get orders for these. Hehehe!
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by kkcogle
02 Jan 2011
thanks, Shirlene! I just wish I had more time to sew and embroider...and digitize...and...and...lol! We are still helping out my parents with some of their jobs after my Dad's heart surgery...so time is so limited yet!
211079This is great. Haven't done anything like this but maybe in the future I'll try. Arlene
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31366What a great purse. Love the pattern
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by kkcogle
02 Jan 2011
thanks! I do most of my purses with the large outside pocket...a lady needs lots of room to store things, you know!
7495This is very nice. And it looks to be a good size.
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44904This is absolutely beautiful! Perfect and I agree with you, it doesn't need any embroidery. And what a great find at the Goodwill! *'s for all.
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7075558029I love your purse Congratulation an you beautiful job . Maria
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