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by mnladyus 29 Feb 2012 ( edited Mar 06'12 15:55 )
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Owl Bags. My daughter went to a purse party the other night and bought this little coin purse (gray far left). She paid 14.00 for it and the quality is terrible. I decided I could make something like it so I digitized the owl face and made the green bag. I embroidered the face (on the big machine), and then went to the sewing machine to add the zipper and make the bag. Then I decided to try digitizing the entire bag to be done ITH...and the cream one is the finished product. It's fully lined with fusible batting between the fabric layers.

My busy season for shows start for me March 17, so I have to get busy and get a few done.

Thanks for looking
Mary Ann

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Comments (42)
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by barbara68 29 Feb 2012
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very beautiful!
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you
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by pldc 29 Feb 2012
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oh these are terrific! well done!
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you
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by basketkase 29 Feb 2012
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Mary Ann.....these should sell out....makes lots!!
I love the different fabrics you have used and they are just adorable...much nicer & cuter than the original, by far!!
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you, I will be making more, but I have so many things to make and do before the show, I always figure I have what I have. lol
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by spendlove 29 Feb 2012
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Great work!
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you
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by ssampsel 29 Feb 2012
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good job!!
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you
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by sewalaskan 29 Feb 2012
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Wow - what a difference in quality, it even shows in the pictures. Great job
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you, the one she bought is really cheap looking.
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by joyfullcreations 29 Feb 2012
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Oh these are lovely....you are so clever.
X
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you
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by snowbird42 29 Feb 2012
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VERY CUTE....SOOZIE
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you
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by capoodle 29 Feb 2012
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Very creative.
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you
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by pcteddyb 29 Feb 2012
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Very cute - should sell well.
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you, I hope so.
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by annyn 29 Feb 2012
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Great job. Very nice.
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you
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by noah 29 Feb 2012
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yours looks way better great job my friend hugs carolyn
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you Carolyn.
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by gandu 29 Feb 2012
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Love the green one both of them are very cute ....Brenda
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you, everyone likes the green one
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by linda12281960 29 Feb 2012
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Your version of the purse is much nicer. Great Job!!!
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by shirlener88 01 Mar 2012
cute little fire fighters
by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you, Cute little kids!
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by oaro 29 Feb 2012
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you did beautiful work
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you
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by quail 29 Feb 2012
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Your version is way nicer. I love how you got the ears to be so defined.
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you
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by cjmelm 29 Feb 2012
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Love it the owls look so sweet
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you
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by susiesembroidery 29 Feb 2012
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Really lovely work - you are very artistic. ***
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you
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by emanuille 29 Feb 2012
+9
BEAUTIFUL great job
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you
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by clintonmiss22 29 Feb 2012
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How Cute!!
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you
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by lique 29 Feb 2012
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They are lovelY!
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you
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by blueeyedblonde 29 Feb 2012
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The bought one is cute, but yours are much better! I love the way you did the eyes on the green one!
They are sooo cute!!! good job.
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you, The eyes are done the same on both, they just show better on the green one.
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by rsehorse 29 Feb 2012
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Excellenat job! I sure wish I could digitize. You are so taented. Get busy sewing. I'm sure they'll be a hit. Hugs, Susn
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you, Me and my machine can only go so fast...lol
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by rsehorse 29 Feb 2012
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Stay with the darker colored fabrics. It makes the eyes show up much better. :)
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you, for the comments, they mean a lot to me.
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by eteaff 29 Feb 2012
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Very cute!
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you
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by edithfarminer 29 Feb 2012
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Soo cute, yes I like the darker colour better too
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you
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by teun 29 Feb 2012
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Die sehn wunderschön aus
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you for the comment
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by zoefzoef 29 Feb 2012
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Yep, yours are so much better !
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you
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by softhearted1 29 Feb 2012
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I also love the look of the eyes especially on the darker fabric. It really makes them stand out more. You did a great job!
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you, I seen the eyes done like this before, so I gave it a try.
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by ansalu 29 Feb 2012
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First I thought it is a design from embroiderygarden (they have some owl-bags). I have to admit that I'm jealous that you can do something nice like those cute owls just during an evening. The buttons on the bought owl may look cute now but it's the question how long they stay when you have your purse in your bag (or in my case in a big backpack) with all the other stuff in there ;o)
Greetings, Bettina
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
I tried one with the button eyes, but I didn't like the look. I like the stitched ones better.
by ansalu 01 Mar 2012
If you make stuff for kids you learn to avoid using buttons ;o) Like the stitched one better too.
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by zedna 29 Feb 2012
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Your owl bags are gorgeous and my daughter who is a great owl fan absolutely loves them!
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you. I think the young gals will like them.
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by mi30kaja 29 Feb 2012
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Pity your Daughter had to pay $14 for the purse when you can do a better job. Love them.
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you Ya...shes mid 30's, but when they have these parties, one just has to buy something....lol
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by shirlener88 01 Mar 2012
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what a great job you have done.
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by mnladyus 01 Mar 2012
Thank you, I have fun making new things
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by joann7657 01 Mar 2012
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I love yours.
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by joann7657 01 Mar 2012
Maybe your daughter should have a purse party and sell yours.
by smallwunderz 01 Mar 2012
Haha I was thinking the same thing !!!
Lois W.
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by smallwunderz 01 Mar 2012
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Your bags are waaaaayyy far nicer ! Hope you are very successful at your shows this year !
Lois W.
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by emanuille 01 Mar 2012
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wow!!!beautiful
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by tippi 02 Mar 2012
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Great job. I like the green one best
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by vero28 02 Mar 2012
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These two beautiful purses. I also like with button eyes, but this should be avoided when they are models for young children. Congratulations.
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by jussyc 02 Mar 2012
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your are 100% better than the naff bought one. Great job. *
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by lidiad 02 Mar 2012
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Yours are much better! Love the green one. Hugs, Lidia
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by littleklothz 06 Mar 2012
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These are gorgeous. Will you be sharing the pattern? Please
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by lawmedassistant 06 Mar 2012
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OMGosh! I can't believe $14 for that!!!! For that much money you would think they would be something like yours.... yours are beautiful! I would pay $14 for yours, not the other guys!