sounds like you are on your way then.. I can't wait to see you post one or two or even three or more !!have fun with it! I also do piping on mine.. that really changes the look too.. so keep that in mind.

I will post pix...have to see more of yours as well..

off to bed..just found out I am going to get a NEW to us baby in the morning...

just search my name.. you will see tons..lol
have fun with the NEW to you baby..

Beautiful blue shades.

Love the beads as an added touch !

Good job:)

Pretty.

Beautiful....love the added beads.

Love your bow tuck and especially the beads on the ties. I will steal the idea on the next one I make!!! :thumbup:

Love these fabrics! Can't wait to see the finished bow tuck bag!

Very, very nice and great attention to detail.

lol thanks so much.. go right ahead and steal.. I think alot of bow tuck makers already did !

customer saw her bag today and has ordered another one using either red hatter fabric or betty boop..she isn't quite sure yet...but I will show you when she decides and it gets made..

Love the beads on it. Nice touch

that's really pretty. Love the beads.

Very pretty!

Another winner! Where do you find your beads?

You must be able to do these in your sleep by now Colleen. Do you know how many you have made??? I remember the giraffe one you made for your daughter. That is the first one that brought Bow Tucks to my attention. I was so intrigued by all the versions I had seen that I lashed out and bought a pattern - a first for me. Didn't attempt it for a while as I had other projects to be finished.
I have just finished my 4th bag yesterday. The first one I made for my dear SIL. She loved it and has now given me orders for 8 more for friends who want one too.
She says it's not just her friends who are asking about it.- she been stopped in the supermarket and several other shops.
So I thank you for being my first inspiration to making these bags. And thanks also to all the others here who have made Bow Tucks.

can't wait to start on mine, your's turned out great, love the fabric you picked for the second one

Beautiful bow tuck purse and I love the colors.

aww thank you for your kind words.. yes my dd loves her giraffe bag and i made three total like that. the other two sold very fast., one went to a board member in fact.
I have made over 60 of these... I lost count ! When you make your bags put 5 business cards in a blank card_(look at dollar store or in joann's dollar baskets) and stick it in the front pocket.. that way when someone is asked about your bag they can whip out a card. look on the vistaprint site because you can get hundreds for next to nothing.. i took a picture of lots of my bags sitting on my table and that is on the front of the business card... my cards are all over the united states and canada now !!

Very pretty! I love the blues

Love it!!!

Very nice blues! I'm sure she is happy with it!

Love your bow tucks, I've made 4 so far but have plans for more. The larger one is great for a baby bag or for traveling. I like the smaller size too.

I looked at your list of bow tucks and I noticed that you don't quilt the outside of many of your bags. Have you observed any difference in construction besides being faster to make and did you change anything else from the pattern? I love shortcuts. Has anyone had to wash one yet and if so how did it hold up? I love the addition of the piping, is that hard to do? You have a wonderful sense of color combos and your DH too. Keep them coming, it's inspiring.

I have sold many to use as diaper bags.. I don't quilt them anymore at all.. I did at first because that is what the directions called for.. but I use the heavier pellon and I see no need for it. I have not had any feedback on washings.. I tell people they can be and they say NO.. not gonna change anything about it..
I love to do the piping. I use a piping foot and it goes on like a dream.. however , you don't have to have a special foot to do this,,for me it makes it easier.
I love making these.. if you clicked on page 5 , I posted a bag my grand daughter is helping me do.. it's all about the mood of the day !
good luck with yours and ty for your sweet comments.

Looks great.

Very pretty blue. I know she will love it.

love the beads good idea ...

Love the blues! Nice job!

I have made a few of these purses from friends and family.

I had a special request for this one. They lady purchase the fabrics and I made it for her.

Very nice :-D

These bag's all turn out nice. I have a neice that loves John Deere, so I made her one of them. To each his own, I have made about 5 or 6 of these I also do a lot of Tote bags, with embroidery on them and the person's name.

very colorful, I thought I would get started on mine yesterday but nope other things came up, hopefully today

I just love to look at everyone's.. they are all so different yet the same.. I have lots of ladies who purchase fabric either by bringing it to me or sending me links to what they would like. I aim to please...lol
I love your fabric..cute cute

colleen53,

Where do you get your beads? They look like glass rather than the plastic pony beads.

the beads are wood.. they come in a good size bag with muliple colors in them..
green, blue, burgundy, black, natural. I am going to get more later today.. i get them at joann's in the jewelry making aisles.. I also get the silver ones there.. big bag also of various shapes..they come in gold as well.
when i go , i get silver, gold. and two bags of colors...

This lady wanted color fully and that was what she picked. If you need to have something special, then it is up to you to find what you like. It is hard to pick a fabric just perfect for someone.

I love your fabric in your blue bag, I have also come up with putting a key ring on the end of some of my bags. I use the hair bands that you can buy in the dollar store, they come in all colors and it is nice to have some place to put your keys. I have also used them on my Tote bags use them for the buttons, for people that one a button on them.

Thanks Colleen! I've made a lot of bags but still haven't tried my bowtucks pattern. But I guess it's time to bite the bullet and give her a try!

Do you use the fusible batting on the main fabric and Decor Bond on the lining?

i agree about picking fabric for a specialty bag. I give my customers lots of fabric sites to browse and lqs as well.
If a customer has something in mind I let them do the foot work on fabric and then i order it if its online or go get it if its local. That way they are having control over what they want on it..I tell them to pick 2/3 fabrics and then it's in my hands lol