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:

Andrea, the little collector said...

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

Anonymous said...

SO CUTE!

Anonymous said...

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.

amylouwhosews said...

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

Thimbleanna said...

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

amylouwhosews said...

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

sewtakeahike said...

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

audreypawdrey said...

this purse is so adorable! I love it!

Sarah Pead said...

Amazingly beautiful! I love it!

Victoria said...

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

Anonymous said...

love it! Mom

Mindy said...

Incredible bag - super cute!

Anonymous said...

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

trisha too said...

that is a CUTE bag!

Anonymous said...

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?

Janis said...

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

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

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

em's scrapbag said...

That is a fabulous bag. I love the fabrics.

Jessica said...

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

Anonymous said...

Awesome bag and I really love that fabric too.

amy smart said...

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. :)

Tipper said...

Awesome bag!!