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by spendlove 20 Jun 2016 ( edited Jun 23'16 04:40 )
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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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Comments (34)
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by pennifold 20 Jun 2016
+15
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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by carolpountney 20 Jun 2016
+15
Very nice belt/handle great upscale, bag very nice
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by dennis999 20 Jun 2016
+14
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 bemara 20 Jun 2016
+15
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 Smokey12 20 Jun 2016
+15
Very pretty ensemble. Really great use of the fabric and fussy cutting for the most impact. Great work.
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by cfidl 20 Jun 2016
+14
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 kathymourie 20 Jun 2016
+14
Very nice Sue, you are amazing. I love the doggies...

Kathy
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by basketkase 20 Jun 2016
+14
Wow, Sue, your creations are always beautiful and functional......
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by bejoscha 20 Jun 2016
+14
Beautiful work and cute fabric.
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by baydreamer 20 Jun 2016
+14
well throughout! fantastic purse.
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by noah 20 Jun 2016
+13
Excellent nothing left to say:):)hugs
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by jrob 20 Jun 2016
+13
Look at you fussy cutting. What a great bag. Fun, too.
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by aussiequilter 20 Jun 2016
+13
great fabric and great bags Sue
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by pldc 20 Jun 2016
+12
well done Sue & I love to recycle!~hugs~
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by stella1 20 Jun 2016
+12
Great fabric and very nice quilt projets
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by dragonflyer 20 Jun 2016
+11
Nice job...
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by grossfamilie 20 Jun 2016
+10
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 glob69 20 Jun 2016
+10
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 sbott54 20 Jun 2016
+9
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 queenofhearts 20 Jun 2016
+8
So cute. you have such fun projects.
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by americangirl 20 Jun 2016
+8
Adorable set!
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by pennyhal2 20 Jun 2016
+7
Fabulous! Love how you made use of the fabric so creatively!
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by teun 20 Jun 2016
+7
Tolle tascheπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘
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by sewingpleasures 20 Jun 2016
+7
what a smart idea.the bag is very lovely. Great work!
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by toogie 20 Jun 2016
+6
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 mops 20 Jun 2016
+6
Prequilted unstuffed pincushions, recycled belt and a lot of handsewing - splendid outcome! Lovely matching purse and clever fussy cutting.
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by Ossineu 20 Jun 2016
+6
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 lilylady 20 Jun 2016
+5
Sew creative Sue, the puppies are great.
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by lbrow 20 Jun 2016
+4
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 asterixsew 20 Jun 2016
+4
Stunning work Sue.
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by sandralane 21 Jun 2016
+4
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 sonjapotgieter 21 Jun 2016
+2
Stunning fabric!!!!Work Fantastic...Well done
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by Shisha 23 Jun 2016
+2
Beautiful!!!
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by lidiad 23 Jun 2016
+1
Great job, Sue!
Hugs, Lidia