Scrap Happy Purse

One of the blogs I follow is Crazy Mom Quilts and recently saw her post about making a Scrap Happy Purse. I loved the look of this bag and really wanted to try making it. Given my past lack of success in making any kind of bag I was hesitant but finally decided to go for it. I went though the basket of scraps that I keep for Katie to play with and found more than enough scraps at the right size. It is pretty awesome because I remember all of the quilts and projects that I used these fabrics for, this makes the bag that much more special. I began the bag and thought that I would finish it quickly, however my Grandmother encountered some health issues and passed away quickly which led to family coming to town. Things are beginning to return to normal and one of the first projects I wanted to get back to was this. Tonight I finished sewing on the last handle. Here is the finished purse.

Here is a close up, I quilted lines on every 1/4 inch which took some time but really looks good.

Inside there are two pockets and a snap.

This bag was a lot of fun to make and I am really happy with how it came out!

New Purse

Recently I decided that I wanted to get a new and slightly larger purse. I looked in the store but didn't really see anything I wanted. Next I went to Etsy.com to see what I could find. One shop that I liked was the Cotton Candy Boutique. She has a large variety of styles and will also custom make your bag with the fabrics you choose from what she offers. I liked Bag 113 Birds, Birds, Birds. I ordered my bag a little over a week ago and it arrived today. I really like it, its a great size and the fabrics are beautiful. I highly recommend shopping on Etsy and supporting people who are crafting their own projects! Here is a picture of my new prize: