Thursday, April 17, 2008

A *CHARM* ing Purse

When we took Mac to the airport last week, I got to stop in a new quilt shop. I found some cute charm packs of fabric. I couldn't find coordinating yardage made by the same designer. Thankfully, Collin was along and he picked out something that went beautifully none the less.


I've spent the past several evenings at the sewing machine, putting this little bag together using this pattern, and the charm pack, All You Need Is Love, by Deb Strain for Moda. I just love the cheeriness of it!

The aforementioned charm pack only contained 32 fabrics, and I needed 35. This calls for improvisation! I managed to come up with three fabrics from my stash that went perfectly with this collection. I don't think anyone would be able to pick out the three fabrics that didn't belong.

The inside features two roomy pockets and random quilting.
The outside is quilted along each square, and boasts an adorable envelope-style pocket.

Isn't she sweet?
It's available in my shoppe!

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24 comments:

  1. Erica4/17/08, 10:47 AM

    It's adorable! You using or selling that one? ;-) You should sell on Etsy...

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  2. ~~Deby4/17/08, 10:48 AM

    Tracy,
    This is just way to cute...I LOVE LOVE LOVE this lovely purse...might you Etsy these type of things..hint hint..
    Deby

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  3. sherry4/17/08, 11:00 AM

    She's beautiful!

    My heavens, you're talented, Tracy.

    :o)

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  4. Momma Roar4/17/08, 11:02 AM

    Sweet and charming!! :)

    Great job!

    (I started adding the border to my project today!!)

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  5. Anonymous4/17/08, 11:02 AM

    That is soooo cute. I love it!

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  6. Kittee4/17/08, 11:09 AM

    That is so cute! And it looks sooo professional. Awesome work!

    Many blessings,

    -Kittee

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  7. Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Blog4/17/08, 11:10 AM

    Oh, I love it! I have a daughter who would adore it also!

    I may have to buy this pattern. Would you say it is a relatively simple thing to make for an experienced seamstress?

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  8. Tracy4/17/08, 11:40 AM

    Mrs. Rabe,
    Yes, I think an experienced seamstress could handle this with little to no difficulty. It's not a hard pattern, but is time consuming as there's lots of quilting involved.

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  9. weavermom4/17/08, 12:16 PM

    Tracy,
    It's just beautiful!

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  10. Kelley4/17/08, 1:27 PM

    Oh my goodness Tracy, it's gorgeous!!!
    You did a wonderful job and the fabrics are so cute and match wonderfully!

    Wishing you a blessed day! Ü

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  11. Kelli4/17/08, 1:45 PM

    That is SO cute, Tracy! All of the fabric is perfect together and I love that little pocket!
    Hugs,
    Kelli

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  12. Beck4/17/08, 1:56 PM

    That is ABSOLUTELY beautiful! You're so talented!

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  13. Anonymous4/17/08, 3:20 PM

    Beautiful as always Tracy!

    Love, Tina :)

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  14. Short Stop4/17/08, 3:21 PM

    I just love it!

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  15. Tracy4/17/08, 3:53 PM

    I love it! A very cute bag indeed.

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  16. Jennifer4/17/08, 6:19 PM

    How precious!

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  17. Stacie4/17/08, 6:42 PM

    Mrs. K,

    That is the most adorable purse!!! I love the colors!! =)

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  18. Dianne4/17/08, 11:05 PM

    Tracy, That is gorgeous!! What a wonderful job you did on it. I love the colors and the quilted look. And look, pockets too!!! WOW!! I surely am impressed with your work.

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  19. His Girl4/18/08, 12:59 AM

    what an adorable bag!!! Well done!!!!

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  20. Terri4/18/08, 9:50 AM

    Tracy,

    That's beautiful. Great job!

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  21. Anonymous4/18/08, 10:00 AM

    That is just beautiful. Great work! I'm posting the winners of my drawing. Hmmm ... it might be of interest to you :)

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  22. Anonymous4/19/08, 7:33 PM

    How cute! I love it! ;)

    Bev

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  23. Cathy4/20/08, 11:12 AM

    What a cute bag! I love the colors.

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  24. Anonymous4/24/08, 11:30 AM

    What an adorable bag! I love the fabrics you used.

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Thanks for taking time to visit me and leave a comment. Blessings,
Tracy