Here's a little purse I made today. I saw them on another forum and had to try. It turned out really cute. After seeing the prices for purse handles ($6.00 or better) I went to a thrift store and got a purse for $2.00. I also put pockets on the inside.

Very nice!! (And no one but you will pay any attention to what the inside looks like :wink: )

You did great - in a day!

Awesome bag and what a wonderful idea for using a reclaimed handle!! Great job!

So cute. Your purse is the greatest. What fun.

That is a very cute bag :wink:

Great job! Cute!!

To cute.

ooooooooooooo great job. i love it!!!!!!!!!

Thanks everyone. I had fun making it. When I figure out how to fix the raw edges i'm going to make a few as Christmas presents. My next small project is to make a matching checkbook cover to go with my pretty new purse!

Love it and great idea for the handle.

I like your new purse, very ingenious :D :D :D

Love the purse. Great idea about putting pockets inside. I do not know who designs purses these days but none of them have any zippers or pockets inside. Boy do I hate that!!! Takes you a half hour to find anything. Obviously not designed by a woman.
Penny

you did a great job, very pretty purse! You really had your thinking cap on when you bought the used purse for the handles :D I have seen placemat purses before but have not tried one myself. You may have inspired me to give it a try. Just think you have a start on Christmas gifts already, lucky girl.

I love to make purses. I have a Just Jennifer pattern that I love it has a lot of pockets inside, everyone that has one just loves the pockets.

Yours is nice also.

Happy quilting. :lol:

Nice job!

Great purse!

Very nice! How did you attach the handles?