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Made a lot of them last year. Gave them all away. Mine was given to me along with the pattern. It is more for taking things that you need on an outing or class. I drop in a small purse if I go anywhere with it. I prefer making smaller purses for myself and even they can get heavy with all the gadgets that fit inside them.
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Those are really cute! Now I know I HAVE to get the pattern and make some!
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Originally Posted by cowgirl
The reason I like any cloth purse, is that it is light weight and b/c I made it, it is cheap so when I get tired of it, file 13!
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Originally Posted by jdavis
I don't mean to offend, either, but I don't see the attraction either. I do anjoy seeing what fabrics people put together, though.
On the other hand, the X-bag has worked out so well for me, I think I've made 5 of them over the last couple of years. I made them seasonal. I've worn two of them out. This board could almost use a section devoted to bags! |
yeah!!! my kind of quilter.....
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Originally Posted by JAGSD
Originally Posted by jdavis
I don't mean to offend, either, but I don't see the attraction either. I do anjoy seeing what fabrics people put together, though.
On the other hand, the X-bag has worked out so well for me, I think I've made 5 of them over the last couple of years. I made them seasonal. I've worn two of them out. This board could almost use a section devoted to bags! |
I was in Barnes & Noble today picking up my NEW Nook Color and saw a gal going around the corner with a handbag that really caught my eye! I said to myself...I WANT THAT BAG!!!!
Got closer and guess what????? It was a BOW TUCK handbag - she was proudly wearing it, said she had BOUGHT it at a craft show and LOVES it! LOL Now, I have to make me another one!!! BTW - the Snowman Bow Tucks on page 13 is ADORABLE! |
Originally Posted by Prairie Chick
I was in Barnes & Noble today picking up my NEW Nook Color and saw a gal going around the corner with a handbag that really caught my eye! I said to myself...I WANT THAT BAG!!!!
Got closer and guess what????? It was a BOW TUCK handbag - she was proudly wearing it, said she had BOUGHT it at a craft show and LOVES it! LOL Now, I have to make me another one!!! BTW - the Snowman Bow Tucks on page 13 is ADORABLE! |
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
I get a kick out the comments that this is a short and fast project. It wouldn't be for me and I am afraid I would be bald before I finished it, and I have a lot of hair.
:lol: Me too !!! Although I'd like to have the experience of having made a purse, I know it would get me tied up in knots to actually TRY. 8-) |
I went to my favorite quilt shop today (Twisted Scissor) and bought the Bow Tuck pattern....I wasn't kiding when I said I really like them and want to make them. My grandkids' school fund raiser is coming up in February and I hope to have a bunch to take for them to sell. I think they will be a big seller!
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Originally Posted by fidgety
As for making a thread for these only, I think we all post things that are not quilts. For instance the mug rugs. If we put everything into its own catagory we would miss out on alot of the cute projects people post..
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
This one by Geta looks like it would be really fun to make.
She has the pattern available - - - http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-24457-1.htm |
I just got the bow tucks pattern. It's cute... I thought about it... then when I was $4.05 away from free shipping on an order I decided to get the pattern.
Don't know when I'll ever make one but I've got the pattern!! (I can say that about a lot of quilts too) |
They're growing on me and I'm too cheap to pay $9 for the pattern so I printed off a free pattern from allpeoplequilt.com instead. I searched a long time trying to find a free bow-tucks pattern but never did. Is there one somewhere?
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They don't do a thing for me either. I just pass over them.
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I love the bow tuck purses. I like purses, period - as my GD pointed out on a recent shopping trip. I especially liked the Steelers purse that was posted on the board. I have the pattern - want to find some Steelers material for a purse for my GD. That is, after I do the Steelers quilt that is a design, in my mind, for her Dad!! Oh, and I want to make a purse for me too!
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So glad you asked that question, I was wondering the same thing
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Originally Posted by Prissnboot
Please explain to me why people are so excited about bow tuck bags.....I just don't see the attraction. Perhaps it's just me and I haven't found the right color combination yet. I'm glad you guys have found something you are so thrilled with sewing, I'll just stick with the quilts I guess.
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well if anyone has the pattern and doesn't use it I would love to have it, haven't been able to find one around here.
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Originally Posted by stitchofclass2
Hi! I am also a knitter and the inside pockets are great! Can't wait to make one and am thinking of making them for Christmas presents out of my "stash".
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I can't speak for everyone, but I love a cotton purse. I used to buy Vera Bradley when I lived in Seattle. The people who make the Bow-Tucks and offer them for sale have a wider range of fabrics, so more choices for me. I haven't made any, but I have bought several. The ones I purchased here are so beautifully made and I think it is just more special that it was hand made and I know the "artist." The price is comparable to or less than the VB bags I used to buy and these are so much prettier. That's why I'm excited about them. I hope that helps. Oh, and the pockets - THE POCKETS - they are wonderful. Never had a bag with such convenience inside. :-) BTW, I'm never offended by a question. Your question made me think about just why I do like them so much - besides the fact that I didn't make my own. I would never get to it. LOL
Originally Posted by Prissnboot
Please explain to me why people are so excited about bow tuck bags.....I just don't see the attraction. Perhaps it's just me and I haven't found the right color combination yet. I'm glad you guys have found something you are so thrilled with sewing, I'll just stick with the quilts I guess.
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I love the Bow Tuck Tote. I have seen some that the fabric maybe wasn't for me but it was for the person who made it & that is what is important. I am one that carries a purse though too. Everthing of course isn't for everyone. Thank goodness for that because if we didn't have a variety of tastes it would be a boring world! LOL
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What's not to like? Your purse is very nice & looks like you did a great job on it.
Originally Posted by Debbie B
Originally Posted by nevrn
Please excuse my ignorance, but just what is a bow tuck bag?
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Is there a pic of the x bag? Where do you get the pattern?
Originally Posted by jdavis
I don't mean to offend, either, but I don't see the attraction either. I do anjoy seeing what fabrics people put together, though.
On the other hand, the X-bag has worked out so well for me, I think I've made 5 of them over the last couple of years. I made them seasonal. I've worn two of them out. This board could almost use a section devoted to bags! |
Aren't we glad that not everyone likes the same thing. I am not offended that you don't like the Bow Tucks purse. I like it and made one. I like all the inside pockets and I like a soft purse. I made mine with Laurel Burch cat fabric and I get complenments all the time. I'm going to make another one with black and white fabrics.
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Okay, Though I am not much of a pursey person I am curious what size purse is the Mini Bow Tuck? I have been intrigued..
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I like that you can make them with any fabric you want.
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Originally Posted by Living the Dream
I love everyone's purses and I always look at the purse posts first. When you think about it, a million people buy Vera Bradley purses but Vera's fabrics are not always pretty and the bags are pricey. I love the idea of making quilted purses with my pretty fabric at a cost that's less than 1/4 of Vera's. So if you love quilted purses -- especially quilted purses that are lined with pockets -- the Bow Tucks purse is the place to start. I have modified the pattern, figured out a way to make construction easier, changed the size, added magnetic snaps, left off the ties, added embellishments, and have included a zipped lining. You can make all kinds of changes once you know how to assemble a purse. True, you don't need this particular pattern as a starting point, but that's where I started after being inspired by all the posts here.
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Originally Posted by Prissnboot
Please explain to me why people are so excited about bow tuck bags.....I just don't see the attraction. Perhaps it's just me and I haven't found the right color combination yet. I'm glad you guys have found something you are so thrilled with sewing, I'll just stick with the quilts I guess.
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Originally Posted by JAGSD
Okay, Though I am not much of a pursey person I am curious what size purse is the Mini Bow Tuck? I have been intrigued..
The large is approx. 13"x11"x5"deep |
Just thought of another reason to make these bags: They are made right here in the U.S.A. The fabric might be made in China, which is a subject in it's own. But I'm all for supporting the U.S.A. when ever I can.
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send us pics...love to see them
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If you buy fabric from Connecting Threads, the fabric is made in the USA
Originally Posted by julia58
Just thought of another reason to make these bags: They are made right here in the U.S.A. The fabric might be made in China, which is a subject in it's own. But I'm all for supporting the U.S.A. when ever I can.
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Originally Posted by Nolee
Originally Posted by Prissnboot
Please explain to me why people are so excited about bow tuck bags.....I just don't see the attraction. Perhaps it's just me and I haven't found the right color combination yet. I'm glad you guys have found something you are so thrilled with sewing, I'll just stick with the quilts I guess.
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Is there a picture of one, please post if you have one.
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So has anyone taken a vote? It could be: Please check one.
I enjoy seeing all the infinite variations of the Bow Tucks Purses posted here. ____________ Seen one, seen them all. ___________ Now I'll probably get the angry mail! Oh well, this is just IMHO. |
Originally Posted by jljack
So has anyone taken a vote? It could be: Please check one.
I enjoy seeing all the infinite variations of the Bow Tucks Purses posted here. ____________ Seen one, seen them all. ___________ Now I'll probably get the angry mail! Oh well, this is just IMHO. funny ;-) |
I wanted to order Geta's patterns, but she only takes payment on PayPal....& I don't use it.
Originally Posted by Bev
Originally Posted by bearisgray
This one by Geta looks like it would be really fun to make.
She has the pattern available - - - http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-24457-1.htm |
Originally Posted by MOMBASIL53
send us pics...love to see them
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Everyone who is making tacky and rude comments - please stop. If you don't like looking at someone's masterpiece - don't look. It's as simple as that. There's no need for rudeness.
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