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Old 01-18-2011, 03:32 PM
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Classy. I too have the pattern but am being a cowardy custard.
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Old 01-18-2011, 03:35 PM
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Wow! I definitely like this tweed look!! :D
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Old 01-18-2011, 03:42 PM
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I love your purses!! Do you quilt them?
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Old 01-18-2011, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by veronajules
I love your purses!! Do you quilt them?
i use to when i first started.. i don't anymore.. i just use a heavier pellon fusilbe.. i like it better personally. i will save the quilting for the quilts. lol
thank you for your comment.
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Old 01-18-2011, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeanniejo
I made 2 before Christmas. The first one I did for me just in case there were and mistakes. It turned out well. The second for my DIL with oriental fabric, and that one came out really well ! They are both gone now, my other daughter fell in love with mine! Guess I'll have to make me another one!
i have made over 40 of these bags.. and i have 3 left in stock and trying to make more to add to my etsy store.. i just can't sneak my own versions in. lol
and... yes my daughter now owns 3 of mine as well !
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Old 01-18-2011, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by pgthom
Hi Colleen: We are thinking alike! I want to make a Bow Tuck from upcycled wool. I just bought 2 Pendelton skirts at the mission, and want to use them for a purse. Maybe will want some contrast with it. Is your tweed wool or upholstery weight fabric? Nice look!
the tweed is just heavier upholstery material. this is the second and third one i have made from this fabric..
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Old 01-18-2011, 09:05 PM
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Where did you get the pattern. I have three granddaughters, one daughter and one DIL plus three sisters and one SIL. What a great bag for gifts.
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Old 01-26-2011, 01:48 PM
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Classy. With the tweed it looks high class. Great job. Fabric really can make a remarkable difference. :-D
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