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New Purse Project

2nd March 2009

New Purse Project

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Last week, while shopping at a local quilt shop, I discovered the cutest purse.  Unfortunately, the pattern was sold out, but my name was placed on a waiting list and today, while taking my very dear friends to the airport for their return trip to Chicago, the quilt shop telephoned to let me know that the pattern had arrived.

After dropping my friends at the airport, I was thrilled to have an excuse to go back to the quilt shop so headed straight there.  I had purchased quite a bit last week, so told myself to go in, purchase the pattern, and head straight back to the car.  Yea right, like that’s ever going to happen when I enter a store filled with beautiful fabric!

Anyway,  I did end up spending more money than I had planned and yes, I did indeed buy more fabrc.  I just couldn’t resist this yellow & black and it’s perfect for the purse pattern I was picking up.  So, as soon as I get my sewing machine set back up and my cutting table out of the garage, this is what I will be working with.

yellow and black fabric

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  1. 1 On March 2nd, 2009, Vera said:

    I bet it was really hard to pass by those lovely prints :) Be sure to show us the finished product!

    posted on March 2nd, 2009 at 11:39 pm

  2. 2 On March 3rd, 2009, Grace said:

    i love those colors!

    posted on March 3rd, 2009 at 6:10 am

  3. 3 On March 3rd, 2009, Duni said:

    That bag pattern is so sweet. I love the flap with button! Can’t wait to see your finished one…and the inside of that closet. hehehe!

    posted on March 3rd, 2009 at 7:43 am

  4. 4 On March 3rd, 2009, lynne said:

    I’m telling you Vera, they know me all too well in that quilt shop and they know I am weak! I should’ve sent someone in on my behalf to buy that pattern! :-D

    posted on March 3rd, 2009 at 9:08 am

  5. 5 On March 3rd, 2009, lynne said:

    Grace – I thought an apron would be really cute out of the yellow & black too, but didn’t buy enough fat 1/4’s (they weren’t on sale!)

    posted on March 3rd, 2009 at 9:15 am

  6. 6 On March 3rd, 2009, lynne said:

    Duni – I agree, and the flap is the sole reason I bought this pattern! It has a hidden magnetic snap underneath and the button is just decoration which means any cute button will work!

    posted on March 3rd, 2009 at 9:16 am

  7. 7 On March 3rd, 2009, Judi said:

    Can’t wait to see the finished product. That’s always the hard part for me, finding the time.

    posted on March 3rd, 2009 at 3:11 pm

  8. 8 On March 3rd, 2009, lynne said:

    Judi – Time issues would probably explain the enormous number of projects I have sitting, waiting to be worked on! Doesn’t seem to stop me from purchasing the next project though! :-D

    posted on March 3rd, 2009 at 4:00 pm

  9. 9 On March 3rd, 2009, Karen said:

    I love that fabric. Your company went home already???

    posted on March 3rd, 2009 at 7:49 pm

  10. 10 On March 4th, 2009, lynne said:

    I can’t wait to make this purse, I just have to find some time! Yes, my company was only here for a 4 day weekend, but it was great having them!

    posted on March 4th, 2009 at 8:38 am

  11. 11 On March 5th, 2009, Ellen said:

    That is gorgeous fabric and a very cute bag. I’ve seen that bag on Etsy before – I think.

    posted on March 5th, 2009 at 12:25 am

  12. 12 On March 5th, 2009, Grace said:

    hurry and make that purse, I want to see it :-)
    I worked on my purse yesterday, I’m going to work today.

    posted on March 5th, 2009 at 6:11 am

  13. 13 On March 5th, 2009, lynne said:

    Ellen – Really? I might need to make a few design changes then! You know, I can’t be making the same thing as someone else. :-D

    posted on March 5th, 2009 at 4:40 pm

  14. 14 On March 5th, 2009, lynne said:

    Grace – I sure wish I had time to make that purse! It’s driving me crazy! I have a zipper purse to make for Cindy too and I haven’t even got my sewing machine out of the closet!

    posted on March 5th, 2009 at 4:41 pm

  15. 15 On March 6th, 2009, Jennifer said:

    I love the color choices!

    posted on March 6th, 2009 at 3:56 pm

  16. 16 On March 8th, 2009, Levi said:

    I love those fabrics! It’s going to be a great purse.

    posted on March 8th, 2009 at 12:05 pm

  17. 17 On March 8th, 2009, lynne said:

    Thank you Jennifer and Levi! I hope to get a chance to make it now that I got the fabric! I’ve been so busy lately, can’t even get into my sewing room to cut the fabric!

    posted on March 8th, 2009 at 2:17 pm