A few weeks ago, my (favorite) Aunt invited me to join her quilting group at their monthly sewing day. Now these gals aren't just quilters, they are fabric artists, and they exhibit their work and attend shows, etc. I REALLY did not feel qualified to be sewing in the same room with these women, but I love my Aunt and wanted to spend a day with her. She said a few of the women were going to be making purses that day, instead of quilting, so I grabbed my bag of scraps and off I went. The women there were doing crazy things like using patterns and MEASUREING, lining up seams, clipping threads and even (gasp) IRONING! The quilt projects were amazing, and the purses were perfection. At one point that afternoon, someone asked ever-so-sweetly "Now what are you doing?", to which I replied "I have no idea!" No pattern, no clue, here's my finished project...
I used lots of floral barkcloth scraps...
and assorted scraps of lace, ribbon, rick rack and pom-poms...
I had SO much fun, and I love my new bag...
They have invited me back for their August sewing day, and some of us will be making fabric flowers...I can't wait!
Sounds like an awesome day. Your bag is SO pretty. Love the barkcloth - perfect with the lace pieces.
Posted by: Tina | August 03, 2012 at 12:41 PM
You can NEVER go wrong with barkcloth! Your project turned out beautiful and it sounds like it was a delightful day.
Posted by: Kathy | August 03, 2012 at 03:52 PM
What a pretty creation!
Posted by: Lorrie | August 03, 2012 at 04:52 PM
you are adorable,
and so is your
bag!
xoxoxo
Posted by: miss lynn | August 03, 2012 at 04:56 PM
LOL! I love your description because its just what I DO NOT do either.. measure, clip, pin, etc. It often means making three different things to come up with what I want but that's the fun of it!
I have taken ONE quilting class.. for a WONKY log cabin quilt.. its right up my alley.. just sew, sew, sew and then chop it down to size.
Love your bag and hope you have fun with your new group :)
Posted by: Heather | August 03, 2012 at 05:53 PM
wow... what a gorgeous purse! Don't sell yourself short on skill- honestly, you are quite an artist and the result is something you should be proud to carry. I can only imagine the wonderful comments you are going to get- you'd best be prepared to blush, there will be lots!
Posted by: thegypsymagpie | August 03, 2012 at 08:22 PM
Your purse turned out so pretty!!
Posted by: Susan | August 03, 2012 at 10:06 PM
I love you too!
Nunnie
Posted by: Linda | August 04, 2012 at 09:43 AM
It is nice to hear of other people who feel inadequate, but we still want to create so so bad and then after we make our treasure, we look at it and say "hmmmph, I guess I am not so so bad after all"!!! ANNDDDDD, I am quite sure the girls looked at your lovely creation and felt a bit inadequate themselves because you were so freely able to cut and use your bark cloth, which "I am scared to death to use for fear I will waste it on a piece of crap", and mix and match your laces, which I luv, luv, luv and just created until you feel done!! This is a fabulous piece. Well done!!!!!!
Posted by: Karen | August 04, 2012 at 05:27 PM
Beautiful!!!!! I hope you make more as I would love to purchase one!!!
Posted by: Ann | August 05, 2012 at 03:25 PM
this is absolutely fantastic Suzanne! xo
Posted by: natalea | August 05, 2012 at 05:22 PM
I love the bag. Sometimes I use a pattern, measure, iron and stitch but it is fun to just put something together, too.
Posted by: Renee | August 06, 2012 at 08:20 AM
Beautiful blog and beautiful beautiful bag!!!
Posted by: Dorothy | August 06, 2012 at 06:51 PM
WHAT FUN!!!!! And your bag turned out darling!
Posted by: Charlene | August 17, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Oh... my... gosh!!!! I am soooo thrilled to have found your blog!! Holy cow!! Your home is fabulous!! Your bathroom in the previous posts is fabulous!! I can't wait to just lose myself in your older posts.... LOVE your style!!!!!
Teri
Posted by: Teri | September 06, 2012 at 09:16 AM
Love so much your bag ! so precious ! xoxo from PARIS
Posted by: MY SHABBY FRENCH LIFE | September 07, 2012 at 11:13 AM