June 26, 2009

New Handbag

Yesterday I cut out two bags :) It was a good day - and that was before noon! After bedtime I managed to put one together, the other is waiting patiently for a bit more free time.


Do you recognize it? It is the same bag I've been playing with for a while now - this version had been taunting me last week, when I had no time to sit down. Do you like this version!?


I had to add the touch of pink! The other bag I cut had lots of extra fabric, so I added the pink/gray panel. This bag has no quilting and I used fusible fleece for the first time - Love it! I need to go browsing for closures - any suggestions?

Have a great weekend ~
Amy


PS - those are Amy Butler prints with one Wildwood print by Erin McMorris.

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37 comments:

  1. ericaJune 26, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Thats a darling little bag! My favorite colors too!

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  3. audreypawdreyJune 26, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    Such a cute bag! I love the little dose of pink that you added. It gives it a little sparkle.:)

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  4. JocelynJune 26, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Really love the bag Amy. Very cute. Have you tried magnetic closures before?

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  5. CJJune 26, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    CUTE BAG!! I would find an awesome button and do that sort or closure if you still can. I tend to use magnetic snaps myself.

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  6. RyanJune 26, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    My wife would love this summer bag. I'll have to save this post to show her.

    Have you thought of using a strap and button closure? Maybe a strip of coordinating fabric sewn on the back that falls over the front. Something that finishes to a point. You could find an oversize metal button. Silver or nickel would be stunning against the blues.

    Thanks for sharing Amy!

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  7. AmyJune 26, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    Great stuff! And I got a good laugh from the Trojan add at the bottom of your page. I wonder who they think your audience is! :)

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  8. Julie @ Jaybird QuiltsJune 26, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    i love it!! i just finished a bag too! i love how they get finished so much faster than quilts!

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  9. amylouwhosewsJune 26, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    This really is cute - I like the change to one strap. I find two straps get in my way - that's why all my bags have only one!

    I use magnetic snaps - but you have to put them in before the top is sewn shut to hide the back. I like the idea of a button or something. I want to try experimenting with zippers...

    Glad you love the fusible fleece!

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  10. ThimbleannaJune 26, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    Very pretty Amy -- I love the lovely colors!

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  11. CatherineJune 26, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    What an adorable bag. Love your choice of fabrics!

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  12. jacquieJune 26, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    love the bag. i was wondering how big it is?

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  13. ZarahJune 27, 2009 at 3:20 AM

    I _adore_ it!!

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  14. UnknownJune 27, 2009 at 6:23 AM

    This is a great bag! I just love the colors and this version is terrific.

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  15. TerriawJune 27, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    I really really love this bag! It's such a great shape, with a great handle too. I'm thinking maybe just a magnetic snap for closure. You could also do a small flap that snaps to the other size. Don't you love working with fusible fleece? I wish I could find it in a bolt for quilts. Great job!

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  16. JenJune 27, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    It's so cute! I love the colors. I'd probably do a magnetic closure. But that's just me :-)

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  17. KrizaJune 27, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    lovely bag, beautiful colours and I was going to suggest the magnetic snap too :-)
    Kristina

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  18. marlene@ByTheSeamJune 27, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    Very cute bag, nice cool colors too.

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  19. Barbara Strobel LardonJune 27, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    This bag is lovely. Love the colors and that touch of pink.

    Great job.

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  20. OddbjørgJune 28, 2009 at 4:49 AM

    What a lovely bag you have made!

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  21. PersimonDreamsJune 28, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    super cute! Love the colors!

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  22. MindyJune 28, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Absolutely adorable! You're so very talented!

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  23. Lisa @celebrate CREATIVITYJune 28, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    Great bag! Of course, I love the fabrics too.

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  24. JeneanJune 28, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    Great bag, Amy! I love it!

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  25. sewtakeahikeJune 28, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    cute. cute Amy! Love the fabrics and colors. I'm thinking a magnetic closure?

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  26. TipperJune 28, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    Beautiful bag-and I like your wonky log cabin too : )

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  27. ilovebabyquiltsJune 28, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    Love! Love the colors.

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  28. Sarah PeadJune 28, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    Just beautiful. That Daisy Chain is gorgeous.

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  29. mariaJune 29, 2009 at 2:46 AM

    Love it. The colours are just my thing.

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  30. Jackie RussellJune 29, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    Another cute bag.

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  31. randiJune 29, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    Very cute! I love that splash of pink!

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  32. Cassie @ You Go GirlJune 29, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    Yum, Amy! I especially like the single strap.

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  33. RuthJune 29, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    I absolutely love this bag. It's great!!

    Ruth

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  34. Kelly@ Charming ChatterJune 29, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    LOVE IT, LOVE IT LOVE IT! And, I love it just the way its -- I'd leave it without a closure!

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  35. RebekahJune 30, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    This is a beautiful bag! I love the cool colors in this

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  36. VickieJuly 1, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    I absolutely love the bag. Amy Butler is the fabric artist that got me into quilting. It used to be my mother-in-laws 'habit' with all those, you know, country-cute fabrics. Then I found Amy and I was captured. I have made 2 lap quilts and 2 more lap quilt tops ready to be machine quilted (which she doesn't believe in, either). I just started my blog and have only recently discovered this new world of blogging. I found you only this morning. :) I love your pattern. Is it one of your creations?
    Thanks for sharing. I am visiting family right now, so my blog doesn't have any pics up yet. But when I get home I am going to start posting. Come visit sometime! :)
    Vickie

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  37. Dresden QuilterJuly 2, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    Your bags are so magnificent. I love the colours. Don't worry, I am saving up my questions for you. You'll be getting them shortly.

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