have you ever had a fabric you had to have... and then were afraid to cut it? Of course you have, we all share that nutty obsession. I have been collecting Laurel Burch and Loralie Harris prints of my faves... cannot bring myself to cut some, because I only have a little as my budget allows the splurge...

So about 5 years ago I found this crazy, fun, "hairy" fashion fabric at JoAnn's ~ it was one of those fashion fabrics that only come out in spring or fall. It went clearance, and at a 1/2 off clearance sale I got a few yards... you know, for something down the line.

I ran across that hairball of teal the other day, and had it in my hand. Honest, it was all starting out so innocent. Then I turned around, and my Laurel Burch "Flying Colors" tumble print seemed to jump off the shelf from across the room. I put the two side-by-side and was shocked. So... now my brain says "well, i love that totebag pattern so much, it wouldn't hurt to modify it again and make my larger beach bag version... could it work? Hmmm..."

It is darling. I'm glad you got the courage to cut into the fabric

nice...I like it

Love it.

I have some plum fabric in three (hmmm, maybe 4)different patterns.....it is so beautiful that I just can't decide what to do with it.

how fun! what a great bag. also loved how told the story of two fabrics that wanted to go together. :lol:

Too, too cute!!!!

Wow and love it! Yes, I've had fabric I didn't want to cut as well. Why? I don't know. I'm glad you did because it's darn cute!

yes, it was very very painful to make that first "snip"... but I am glad I did, I like that bag best of all of the ones I made! (But saved every last little scrap for future project, couldn't bear to toss it).

I am using that same pattern (expanded to beach bag size) for a Dr. Seuss Thing 1 & Thing 2 bag for my DGF in Florida... that's what our other friends call us, we're trouble when we're together... and I'm going to see her next weekend :)

Beautiful bag. Love the colors.

What a fun tote! You did a great job on it.

Really pretty!!

Very cute bag!

Love Laurel Burch fabrics. Your bag looks great! :lol:

This turned out really cute!

Love it!!!!

Too cute, I love it!

Very nice. What pattern is the bag?

It is Butterick #B5658. I added lots of pockets, my family likes to stow lots of stuff on trips

Stunning bag! I love the fabrics and alterations that you have done :D:D:D

That is a great beach bag :-)

Really nice. I love Laurel Burch designs, and you incorporated her print really well. I'd be proud to carry that one!

Great bag & beautifully made. Love your fabrics! I'm a fan of Laurel Burch too.

Those fabrics really do play nicely together!

Like the bag!

that's such a good way to show off the fabric!! I love it! Great job.

Love the fuzzy material with the butterflys. Nice job.

Cute bag and fabric!

here is the bag I made for a friend ~ our other friends call us Thing #1 & Thing #2 because we are both "Dawns" and can be trouble when we're together LOL... it turned out cute. I used the Dr. Suess T1T2 fabric for the focal, and embellished with a few others. There is a glasses case and mini wallet that are not pictured to match the bag.

ohhh love it.....
and what is this you are talking about fabric that i would never cut...hmmm i cut it all snicker snicker lol

LOL I had the hardest time making the first snips on my Laurel Burch ~ I've been collecting her "Flying Colors" line for years, and just admire it and touch it every once in awhile. I don't want to waste 2 threads of that gorgeous stuff! Same with Loralie's prints ~ I love love love her kitty lines (Sophistikitties and Cool Cats designs) ~ I have enough to make 2-3 quilts of those, and cannot bear to cut them just yet. :oops:

I even drew up color combinations on the Dr. Suess bag before I cut, didn't want to waste any of it LOL

That is really cute.

I love Laurel Burch fabrics. Cute

wow, I've taken my bag all over with me, and have had numerous people comment... plus a few that offered to buy it on the spot!