I was sort of challenged earlier today to make a bow tucks with a zipper. Turns out that you will lose all that nice wide opening if you insert a zipper. So I put a 4" strip of velcro between the handles. Also I don't care for the bulk of batting, so I used fusible interfacing. I quilted the pocket and then decided I didn't like that for the rest of the purse; took away from the batik design, so I quilted the bottom part to add stability to it. I haven't put the board in yet. I think I will use that needlepoint plastic mesh stuff, if I have a piece the right size. I am not going shopping again.

Looks lovely. I need to get going and make mine. LOL

I like your velcro adaptation.

Thank you. I can't say that they are that fun to make. Too labor intensive for me. You would have to charge $250 if you were to sell them to get your money in time from them. I would rather make wedding gowns.

You did that one pretty fast Gran, and it surer is purty! I like the velcro too.

What a beautiful bag!

It has to be a one day job for me or I won't do it. I have too many other things going on in my life. If it goes into a 2nd day, it most likely won't get finished. And I hate UFO's!!!

Love it!!!

I purchased the pattern, but have not started yet. I figured it was not a 1 hr. project. I waiting for the weather to cool down as I don't like to air condition my sewing room to much. Comfortable sleeping is more important. I sure have enough fabric in my stash to shop for the fabric.

Beautiful bag !!!!!!!! Michele