As my embroidery machine went on strike at a very inopportune moment, I tried to overcome my frustration by sewing something. I used two of the decorative stitches of my sewing machine to do this little purse.

Very nice, and nice metal frame, too. This is snazzy.

very pretty i think hugs

what a sweet little purse Martine

This is delightful. I love the account of the fabrics you have used. Your purse already has a great history

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by mops 02 May 2015

Thank you.

You know how to decorate a purse, Martine, I love it!
Hugs, Lidia

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by mops 02 May 2015

Thank you!

Martine, what perfect timing!I was just making comments about recycling when I read this. Beautiful. I was saying I had immortalized a massive oak tree that was torn down to make way for the widening of a local freeway. Tree dates back to before 1868 (was site of a war skirmish in this area. So much beauty, Such is life. Your purse looks perfect.

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by mops 29 Apr 2015

Thank you.
What a pity there was no clever solution to save that tree - the oldies are often so beautiful!

I love the fact that you "reused" so many parts to this adorable purse!! And, it looks like you can add a chain to it!! Hugs, Laura*

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by mops 29 Apr 2015

Thanks. Yes you can add a chain, or hang a charm.

This turned out great. Awesome when little left over materials become something pretty

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by mops 29 Apr 2015

Thank you. I am attacking my bags and boxes with "I'll use that sometime" articles but it is an uphill struggle. So many nice pieces, I would be wise to do some series to see a dent in the stock of fabric!

I love those decorative stitches. They go great with the lace. This is a very pretty purse for a prom if it is big enough or a beautiful coin purse. I guess your machine knew you needed to play for a while, but I'm glad you got it back in working order.

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by mops 29 Apr 2015

Thank you, it is big enough. And when you look you can see 2 small thingies/eyelets where you can attach a chain or a cord to make a handle.

Beautiful!! I have yet to try doing this. Yours looks very professional. Great job!

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by mops 29 Apr 2015

Thanks. It is just a matter of sewing straight lines.

Great job, Martine...hope you machine is back up and running...

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by mops 29 Apr 2015

Thank you and yes, it is, but I don't dare switch it off at the moment.

Very nicely done - just right for change. Great colors :)

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by mops 29 Apr 2015

Thank you. It's a bit big for change, but would be right for some cosmetics.

I love it. It's very eclectic with the antique lace and the "new" lime green.

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by mops 29 Apr 2015

Thank you. The lace, some 10" long, came from my mother's stash. She used it for a skirt for my daughter when she was about 8 and she will be 44 in September.

I reckon it looks fabulous Martine. I love the lace with those delicate stitches. Not a fan of green but it sure makes the purse pop! Love Chris

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by mops 29 Apr 2015

Thank you, Chris. I am usually a blue person but bought the frame to go with my GD's dress, needed one only but as I bought it only I decided to get more than one. In fact, I ordered six :), green, blue and pink, two each. I hope they'll make nice gifts

It is lovely. The lace and decorative stitches give it a bit of a retro look, and the green knobs make it very fun and youthful. Well done. Hope your embroidery machine goes back to work soon!

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by mops 29 Apr 2015

Thank you. Don't know how useful it will be, but it was fun making it.

I got my machine back on track. Not too soon as I have an order for 20 towels and 20 guest towels. Don't know how many times I switched it off and restarted. So now I don't dare switch it off as the problem occurs when I start it up. Once I got it going it worked beautifully as ever.

beautiful!!

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by mops 29 Apr 2015

Thanks.

That is so effective, and an excellent use of those stitches.

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by mops 29 Apr 2015

I used to make stitched borders with or without lace, and repeat a "recipe" on yokes of child's dresses, but once machine embroidery took over I forgot how much creative fun it is to play with those stitches.

Mops, what a pretty little purse! The lace and the fancy stitches look great, You are one clever lady!

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by mops 29 Apr 2015

Thank you.