Thursday, December 07, 2006

Handbag - 6 of 7

I love this fabric.  When I saw it, I immediately grabbed it off the shelf and carried it around the store until I bought all that was on the bolt.  Sadly, there was less than two yards left.

I love graphic, flat-color designs.  I love brown and orange and red and cream and weird mossy green.  I love leaves with curlicue veins and flowers with spots and bursts.  I LOVE this fabric.

It's a thick fabric (bottom wieght, maybe?) that has a tiny bit of stretch (I'm guessing 1% lyrca or spandex).  This makes it very nice as a purse lining.  It feels sturdy and durable.

The fabric made embellishing the bag super easy ... I have about 20 cool looking flowers and leaves to choose from.  When I dropped off all the handbags, my mother-in-law picked this one up and said, "I want one of these. A large one." :)

I know exactly how she feels.  I'm going to make one of these for myself, too.  I have my summer-walk bag, but I need one of these for everyday use.  Oh, I can't wait!


12 Comments leave a comment


Kuky said ...
12/8/2006 12:32 AM
Oooh those curlicue veins you embroidered!!


ViVi said ...
12/8/2006 3:22 AM
Love it love it love it!!

But I'd be terrified of using it, I'm afraid I'd get it filthy real quick (but I'm drrrty like that ;) ).


tangelled angel said ...
12/8/2006 5:05 AM
I love your bags and I totally agree with your choice of lining, its a great combination of colours and design.


faun said ...
12/8/2006 9:07 AM
i think it looks wonderful. i love that fabric too..


Funky Finds said ...
12/8/2006 9:07 AM
gorgeous...as usual!


Wendy said ...
12/8/2006 10:21 AM
I love your bags also and find your blog so inspiring.


Stephanie said ...
12/8/2006 11:32 AM
You definitely have an eye for this stuff. Your bags are just beautiful.


risa said ...
12/8/2006 12:09 PM
you have inspired me to make some felt flowers!


Green Kitchen said ...
12/8/2006 4:43 PM
All your bags are lovely. People are always complimenting me on mine. :)


macati said ...
12/8/2006 5:55 PM
hi!
this bag is so cute!
bye, manela


futuregirl said ...
12/8/2006 9:52 PM
Wendy -- Thanks for the sweet comment! The needlework on your blog is awesome.

I also love that quote from your son, "I'm never getting married. I'll just get a maid." age 7. I wish I'd thought of that. :)

 
shirley said ...
12/9/2006 9:57 AM
I love this! Absolutely gorgeous.


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