Well, Cuties...I took the challenge again! Today, my project was a purse. Last night, I stitched out the center portion, using a upholstery weight, textured fabric. As I was putting it together today, I choose another upholstery fabric of the same weight to frame the center design. For the trim, back pocket and purse lining, I used a vintage floral print that I have had in my stash - either from Goodwill or Ebay, can't remember. I just LOVE this floral print! I have made a couple purses using this design before...I do not use a pattern, just cut/sew/cut & sew until it is done. I was quite happy with the results - a very sturdy hipster-type bag that I will probably save for next fall. Yes, it will be MINE! :) I had fun with the Sunflower Challenge....but with a very long work week ahead of me, I have to call it quits! I ended up with two great projects that I never would have made - and had tons of fun, too! Let's do it again...ok?

This is lovely and I enjoyed your smile box.

Love your bag. It's not often that I keep a project for myself either as I usually make them for gifts. It's nice though to do something just for yourself now and then too! Enjoy :)

very nice, sometimes ( well for me, it's most of the time) work gets in the way of my sewing life! Sew it's ever sew much nicer when you can create something & it turns out this good! well done!

Very nice and I love the colors.

Oh! they are very nice.

Beautiful!!!!

Absolutely STUNNING!!!! Anyone would be proud to own this lovely bag. Hugs n roses, Meganne

What a great project - way to go.

OH MY. I love you project

wow, this looks great....isn't it nice when we are able to pull out one of those old things out of our baskets and use it in a very good way today....thanks for sharing....

Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing with us
hugs Lee

Really nice! I am sooooo jealous of your talent!

What a wonderful job. It has been amazing to see what people have come up with.

This is a lovely bag - great use of the sunflowers. I'll have to stitch mine today!

Very pretty,Love the fabric.

What a lovely purse.

The challenge has been great fun - I'l1 try to think of a different one for next time!

This is a great bag - I love it and no one would expect more than one thing from you - but two is super - your idea's are great - I am sure we can arrange to have another challenge or theme soon or it can be yours - you can still partcipate. *4U

Your purse is very pretty.

Perfect! Great job and love the show. ;)

It is beautiful. Well done. Love the fabric and lining, and the beads on the zipper. *4u Hugs Yvonne

Wow, what a presentation!! Nice work! You're right. It will be great next fall.

I am also adding a SMILEBOX slideshow, showing a few different views....enjoy!

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by kkcogle 16 Jan 2011

ttt

by shirlener88 17 Jan 2011

Kim, lovely presentation.

by kkcogle 17 Jan 2011

thanks, Shirlene! I love Smilebox!!

by leenova54 17 Jan 2011

Well now you are just showing off, lol! That's great, I never saw a Smilebox before!

Well i love love love them !!!excellent job!!do you need my address HEE!HEE!carolyn

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by kkcogle 16 Jan 2011

you are too funny, Carolyn! you were so quick to post, you probably didn't see that I put a smilebox slideshow on to view...take a look-see! thanks for your comments!