February 23, 2009

A Lesson in Patience

This past week I've been waiting. Not all that patiently I might add - you could ask Joe, he's a good sport - thankfully :)

To ease my impatience I set to work to make a new bag for myself! There's nothing like a new bag, to hopefully welcome spring sooner than later. . . we seem to be having a bit of a thaw at the moment here, but the piles of snow are not fast to melt.

I had won fat quarters of Anna Maria Horner's latest line Good Folks a while back, and Beki's pattern for the Short & Sassy Handbag - put them all together - and whalaa! A new bag that makes me smile :)
Beki's pattern was simple and fun to create - if your in the market for a new bag or a great pattern check out her shop!

I hope that you are having a great Monday! Blessings to you ~ Amy

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25 comments:

  1. Andrea, the little collectorFebruary 23, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    What a fun sassy bag! It turned out great! Have a great week!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    SO CUTE!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    I was thinking about sewing a new bag today to celebrate my pre-spring mood also! Yours is beautiful and it would put me in a good mood as well.

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  4. amylouwhosewsFebruary 23, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    I love this!!!! I've been contemplating a new bag too.

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  5. ThimbleannaFebruary 23, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    Very cute Amy -- it turned out great!!!

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  6. amylouwhosewsFebruary 23, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    PS - i love that 3 of the 4 comments so far are from Amy's!!

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  7. sewtakeahikeFebruary 23, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    love that bag Amy! How cool you were able to make it from things you won!!! that's the best!

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  8. audreypawdreyFebruary 24, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    this purse is so adorable! I love it!

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  9. Sarah PeadFebruary 24, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    Amazingly beautiful! I love it!

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  10. VictoriaFebruary 24, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    What a gorgeous bag! Love the fabric and color choices!

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    love it! Mom

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  12. MindyFebruary 25, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    Incredible bag - super cute!

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    cute, cute!!!! those were some good winnings!

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  14. trisha tooFebruary 25, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    that is a CUTE bag!

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    i have that pattern too and just bumped it up on my to-do list b/c yours came out so CUTE!!! watcha waiting for?

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  16. JanisFebruary 26, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    Amy - what a gorgeous bag! Everyone will stop you to ask about it.

    Your workmanship is great. Have you ever considered sample sewing?

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    Hi Amy-what an ADORABLE purse!
    Just wanted to say "hi", we're back in town---

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    This turned out really great, I LOVE Anna Maria's New Fabrics, super cute amy!!!

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    Hey. I have that same Anna Maria fabric. Mine is just sitting in my "shelf of love", though. Love the new bag.

    Looking forward to the thaw, too. We were just about out of snow here. But last night we got five inches of wet, heavy yuck. It was not fun to shovel. Oh well, maybe all the snow will mean there will be no fires in August. I hope so.

    Take care--
    Cassie

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    That's awesome. I love Beki's bags. Lucky you!

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  21. em's scrapbagFebruary 27, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    That is a fabulous bag. I love the fabrics.

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  22. JessicaMarch 1, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    That bag turned out great...I love Beki's patterns.

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  23. AnonymousMarch 1, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Awesome bag and I really love that fabric too.

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  24. amy smartMarch 2, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    Amy, what a fabulous bag! Turned out so cute. Good luck with the costumes. eeek. Hope the snow keeps melting on your side of the mountain. :)

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  25. TipperMarch 3, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    Awesome bag!!

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