The Ooh la la bag

As I promised this bag has been french-e-fied and it was so much fund doing.  There's the little coquette who reminds me of Audrey Hepburn one of my favorite actresses.  Then there's the sweet little french poodle that I think belongs on a grey round skirt just like back in the 50's.  Then there's the Eiffel Tower that represents everything french.  

Oh how I wish I could go and see all the beautiful needlework they do.  If you haven't treated yourself to looking at french blogs, do so with envy.  What I think is so wonderful is that they don't use all the overdyed threads like we do.  You will find them stitching on white, cream or natural linen and using white, cream or red floss and everything turns out stunning!

Well back to my Maureen Appleton sampler and I have one more bag I'm thinking of doing and then I will take a break for awhile.  I'm sure by now everyone is sick of seeing them.

Everyone have a blessed weekend, Barbara

The owl bag is finished

I hope everyone has survived the Monday after the time change.  I couldn't figure out why I was so sleepy this morning......they took a dang hour from me that's why!

Okay, I finished the owl bag and I must say it is colorful!!!  Think of all the beautiful spring and summer colors in your flower garden, and they are in this bag.  Pinks, purples, oranges, yellows, greens and blues....they are all here.

DH came up with the 'Owl's ya doin? and I thought it was kind of cute so I went ahead and added it.  I think I would offend him if I hadn't.  :o)  I couldn't find cotton eyelet lace in orange/red so I dyed that to match and it came out really nice.  I was pleased!  This bag is also bigger than the other ones since the embroidery was on the large side....13.5" x 17".....so it's big enough to hold all kinds of goodies.  If you like this, you can find it in my store.  Just click on "Items for Sale" tab directly under my header.

I love Blackbird Designs and did you know that they design quilting fabric?  Well they do and I happen to have the charm pack from them entitled "Blueberry Crumb Cake".  Now isn't that just mouth watering?  That will be my next bag and it should be alot of fun.

Off to the sewing room......Blessings,

Barbara

Red Toile Knitting or Needlework Tote

Can you tell yet that I love everything red? I had these handles and hadn't done anything with them and then today it hit me.....a knitting or needlework tote.
The finished size is approx 18" across and about 13" deep and is fully lined with the little check fabric that I used for the bow and the gusset. There are 4 pockets inside to hold all those little things we must have to stitch.
You will find this in my store for sale because if I kept everything that I make, I wouldn't be able to sit down in my house and my sewing room would be unbearable. So take a look and you might find you love something that's there.
As always, Barbara