I escaped from the farm yesterday and went shopping for some new fabric. Some of the fabric I picked up is for specific projects. But others I needed to have...just because.
There's a really nice Joann's store (where I also bought my sewing machine) about 45 miles from here. They were having a sale over the weekend, so it seemed like the perfect time to pick up a few new goodies.
I think I'm ready for spring. All these bright shades of pinks and yellows really caught my eye.
Last night I made a really fun project that I'll have to share with you a bit later (don't want to ruin the surprise for a particular friend and blog reader). I'm SUPER excited about it, and can't WAIT to share it with you!
This morning I made
another little handbag similar to the one I made a few weeks ago. I used some of the fabric I found yesterday. It's hard to believe I cut into my new stash so quickly!
Cherries and polka dots -- a perfect combination!
Sorry about the goofy photo. I didn't realize the bag wasn't sitting correctly when I took the photo, and right now I'm too lazy to take another picture. Just imagine it to have a really nicely set bottom. =)
I really like the clear colors of the cherry fabric. I added some big black ric-rac for a bit of embellishment. I think it's cute, but maybe it needs something else?
Will you ever cease to amaze me? Love your bag, and love, love, love that fabric. Wish we could get a closer look at those chickens!
Posted by: Lori Craig | February 20, 2007 at 11:38 AM
Will you ever cease to amaze me? Love your bag, and love, love, love that fabric. Wish we could get a closer look at those chickens!
Posted by: Lori Craig | February 20, 2007 at 11:37 AM
I love this!! We have a cottage in MI where we are surrounded by cherry orchards. I love anything with cherries on it. So cute! Love the fabric - may have to go find some. Then I would need to learn to sew!!
Posted by: Martha | February 19, 2007 at 07:54 PM
Okay, what pattern is this cute little bag?? And did you find the cherry pattern at Joann's as well? My sister would LOVE this! You are so talented!! Ü
Posted by: Karrie Baker | February 19, 2007 at 07:05 PM
I see I'm not the only one who wonders if you sell your bags in your e-bay store! Great minds think alike!
Posted by: Kim Hensley | February 19, 2007 at 06:52 PM
Oh my gosh!! I love EVERYTHING about this bag!! Seriously...do you take orders?? I would be very interested in just this exact bag. It's beautiful just the way it is! You are truly gifted! Thanks for sharing your awesome talents with us.
Posted by: Stacy | February 19, 2007 at 06:25 PM
Loooooove the bag ---love the cherry material ---and do I see chickens in your stack o' fabric?? Too cute!!!!
Posted by: Michelle (MilwaukeeMommy) | February 19, 2007 at 06:19 PM
Wow look at all the purdy material!! I can totally see so many PP's there!! I always have CS on my mind I know...
Love the bag too Anna, is there anything you DON'T do? Bwahahaha
(((hugs)))
Posted by: Cindy 'Lou Who' | February 19, 2007 at 06:19 PM
That is absolutely adorable. I'm always amazed when people make things like this. Thanks for sharing it with us!!!
Posted by: Samantha | February 19, 2007 at 04:46 PM
I love the bag. It looks great just the way it is. I also like all the bright springy material. I agree with some of the others that you should sell them in your store.
Posted by: Linda Palmer | February 19, 2007 at 04:40 PM
The bag is absolutely gorgeous Anna!! So talented! Cutting into your fabric....kinda like cutting into new patterned paper, right?? Hard to do but glad you did when you see the finished product!!
Posted by: Kimmiebella!! (kimreid_stamper on SCS) | February 19, 2007 at 04:26 PM
I love the fabric you chose for this bag. I bought some fabric a couple of weeks ago to make Goose clothes. Would you mind sharing the pattern # you used? I don't know if I have this one or not.
Thanks, Rita
Posted by: Rita | February 19, 2007 at 04:13 PM
Oh wow! I love, love, love your bag! Do you sell them? I'm addicted! Do you have a pattern? I just bought a Janome mini last week, and I haven't taken it out of the box! I'm a novice, but I'm enjoying quilting and would like to expand a bit. I found your site through Chris, a friend. I don't know how she found you, but I enjoy seeing your talents!
Posted by: Annette | February 19, 2007 at 03:56 PM
Awesome job! I wish I had a third of your talent. As someone else said, is there anything you can't do? Your talent amazes me. Great job and thanks for sharing!!!
Chris
Posted by: Chris Hauck | February 19, 2007 at 01:40 PM
I love it! You should definately sell them in your ebay store. I bet you won't be able to make them fast enough. Is there anything you can't do? I don't know what your day job is, but I bet you could quit it and make a living off all of your fabulous creations! You are unbelievably talented!
Posted by: Michelle | February 19, 2007 at 01:15 PM
OH!
You are absolutely fantastic!
So beautiful bags!
Hugs
Posted by: Christina | February 19, 2007 at 12:50 PM
Oh What awesome fabric!! Anna... I think you should sell your bags in your ebay store!! They're so cute!! I'd definitely buy one!!!
Posted by: Mary W. | February 19, 2007 at 12:16 PM
This is really cute! You don't need to add a thing...can't wait to see what you make with the snail and froggie material!!
Posted by: Tracy | February 19, 2007 at 12:16 PM
What a cute bag! AND what a nice start to your fabric stash! Unfortunately for me, it's like patterned paper--I just want to collect it--not cut into it!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | February 19, 2007 at 12:13 PM
PS: That's a beautiful stack of fabric. I don't think the bag needs anything else, but you could try making a small-width tubing (like spaghetti straps) from the cherry fabric and tie a little bow on the side or sides or the front at the top to bring the color up. Maybe put it around the neck of the top in a very small band, similar to the straps but ironed flat. There, that's my two cents.
Posted by: Juanita (Toni173) | February 19, 2007 at 11:59 AM
OOOOOOhhhhhhh, AAAhhhhhhhhh, OMG, what a beautiful bag. You're now resurging my interest in my sewing machineS. One is right here on my computer desk and the most attention it has received lately is being dusted, LOL. I started a quilt top a year ago and it's almost finished. I think I will find it, then rest a while, then dust it off and rest a while, then try to remember where I was, and rest a while. Maybe I'll actually start sewing by the end of the MONTH! TFS.
Posted by: Juanita (Toni173) | February 19, 2007 at 11:49 AM
That bag is adorable just the way it is!! Those fabrics are so cheery, too.
You should seriously consider selling those handbags in Sassy & Sweet Crafts. They would sell in a heartbeat!
Posted by: Tricia | February 19, 2007 at 11:41 AM
I don't think this bag needs another thing! I love the black ric-rac. That is the perfect accessory. *Ü*
Posted by: Angel Schaaff | February 19, 2007 at 11:14 AM
How fun! I love how your bag turned out! I love the cherrys too. I wish I could sew but I just don't seem to have the patience for it...
Posted by: Joanne Johnson | February 19, 2007 at 11:04 AM
Don't you just love going to the fabric store. I love your bag!!! Great colors and size. I'm glad to see that I am not the only stamper who has "gasp" other crafting hobbies too!....now I wanna go fabric shopping...maybe later!! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: DebbyS | February 19, 2007 at 10:56 AM
VERY cute bag! If you REALLY feel the need to add a little something, maybe some type of red embellishment near the top to tie in the cherries? A button or a ribbon (or both!)?
Love your blog and your stamped creations too!
Posted by: LisaC | February 19, 2007 at 10:53 AM