Purses galore
 

I've never made a purse before but my secret pal in April's swap wanted something made by me and likes black and white so I attempted a bucket purse. I made lots of mistakes, but learned a lot as well. Then last week a piece of purple/turquoise paisley print shot through with gold jumped into my arms and asked to be taken home. <sigh> I cut some up into charm squares and made another two, one finished except for the button and one half-done. This is an easy pattern that I found on Missouri Star Quilt Co. I can envision all kinds of variations I'm going to try. The half-done one is for me and I'll put a single strap on it.
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very nice job. really like the black and white one

Very nice I seen that tutorial on Missouri Star Now I think I have to do one Thanks for sharing

Really nice. I have some of the paisley fabric. Can 't bring myself to cut it yet, waiting for the right inspiration, it is so beautiful.

Beautiful bags!

nicely done

Beautiful bags!!!!!!

Nicely done.

Very nice purses and colors.

I love the black and white one best, my daughter wants me to make her a bucket purse that is wider and shorter, I would love any tips you can share to make the project run smoothly.

All of those are very pretty. I'm going to have to make one for myself..

Terrific bags! Hope I get to be your SP sometime~~:)

Love the handbags! You did a beautiful job!

loe the purple one, so different

Very pretty!!! I really like the lavender purse, very Spring!!!

Love your purses. I love making bags, they are fun, easy and quick to make. I think I'm going to take a shot at making this one. Thanks for inspiring.

Beautiful bags. Nicely done.

Great Job!

I love making purses, almost as much as making a quilt. You did a really good job. Keep it up.

Thank you all for your comments. I was surprised that I enjoyed making these.

The only tip I have is to watch Jenny's video all the way through then download the written instructions as well. I've thought about making one as a larger tote with 8 charms and a larger bottom. And, don't cut the lining until the outer portion is quilted. I'd forgotten that quilting a smaller piece shinks it some, so had to re-cut the lining. This really is a simple pattern.

Ohh I love purses and I think you did a great job, the mistakes make it more loving. Happy quilting :)

Great bags.

Very pretty.

Beautiful purses!!!

Your purses look great.

Love both of them, we'll done

Thank you all for your kind remarks. Here's the blue one all finished. I think it's my favourite so far. Now I need to quit making purses and get back to FMQing the four throw quilts I have sandwiched. But I've enjoyed the change.
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Those are real nice. Love them

Love your bags(purses)

I just love paisley and that purple one is awesome. All the bags look great!

very nice-those are awesome

Love them. Great job.

Cute purses! Will have to check out the tutorial. Bet it didn't cost near what VB charges. My cousin used to work for VB, maybe still does. Told me to go to the website. Prices aren't any less expensive at the outlets than the retails. I like your purse.

Very nicely done !!! Thanks for reminding me I need to get some purses made ..Along with some back packs and a few shopping bags .. LOL

Nice. Love the black and white.

I watch alot of her videos, but where do you find the written insstructions? The computer and I aren't very good friends..so be gentle...thank you

love to make purses, just for a little tip...I had several pieces of core board left over from a different project..I cut it to fit the bottom of purse...using several layers of board...it worked just fine..and it was cheap!!!

Your secret pal is gonna be delighted with her black and white. Good job.

I love the black and white one, and now think I may need to make one.

I really like your purses....the black and white one is stunning......love it.