I have become obsessed with reverse applique and Christmas fabric. This has resulted in making purses (one for me:not reverse applique; one for my younger daughter: reverse applique; and one that I sold: mostly reverse applique.
This is the purse I made for myself. There are two zippered pouches on the inside. On this side, there are two pockets. On the left edge, you can sort of see the pocket for my cell phone.
There's zippered pocket on this side. On the left is a big, ong pocket for a water bottle or my foldy-cane.
This is the purse I made for my daughter.
And, the purse I sold. It has a zippered pouch on the outside and pockets on the inside.
I also have had some time for playing in photoshop. I'm involved in a prayer flag project and I decided that angels would be good prayer messengers. I love angel statues and am happy to have a nice collection of photos I've taken (always on the look-out for more). I have to admit, I'm rather pleased with my results. I may decide to use them for my Christmas cards.
Boy, you've been busy! Those purses have a lot of work put into them. Well done, lady!
Posted by: erica | December 12, 2010 at 01:00 PM
Your purses are amazing Joanne. Wow, it all I can say. I hope that you make more to sell. I so want to be an adoptive daughter...lol. Love your angels too!
Posted by: Nellie Wortman | December 09, 2010 at 08:22 AM
Those bags are fabulous Joanne!!! You are so creative and clever!!!
Posted by: Maija Lepore | December 06, 2010 at 09:57 AM
Very fun purses and gorgeous angels! I love the whimsical ladies and the checkerboard squares.
Posted by: Gina Smith | December 03, 2010 at 11:03 PM
Love, Love, Love your purses!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Brenda Bliss | December 02, 2010 at 10:14 PM
Love the top purse, okay...I love them all but really wild about the top one. Looking forward to seeing it in person.
Posted by: Andy Stork | December 01, 2010 at 01:10 PM
Speaking as a totally unbiased person, I have seen, yes, touched, the one you made for you and I am still agog. As beautiful as the phots are, the real thing is all the better. You do beautiful work.
Posted by: jeanie | November 27, 2010 at 10:09 AM
Great purses, Joanne. Also, the angels are beautiful!
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Posted by: cheaphandbagscrazy | November 26, 2010 at 02:57 AM
Joanne...I love it when you have time to play!! Everything is awesome! You're becoming quite the seamstress with your fabric art!!
xxoo, Andi
Posted by: Andi | November 23, 2010 at 07:28 AM
I LOVE the 2 ladies purse! I can't believe that you taught yourself how to sew and make these. You are an inspiration!
Posted by: last minute lynn | November 23, 2010 at 12:48 AM
I'm impressed with the purses, too. I think they're fab. However, you do realize that now you'll have to make yourself one for each holiday, event, season, and celebration that comes along. Otherwise you're going to look really silly with a Christmas purse on Valentine's Day. LOL This ought to keep you out of trouble for a while.
Posted by: Judy Streger | November 22, 2010 at 11:17 PM
Will you adopt me as your daughter? I love your purses. I've been wanting to make a purse but sewing zippers is not my forte.
Posted by: Vicki | November 22, 2010 at 10:06 PM
Oh Joanne, these are awesome! Fantastic! almost too cool for words. I must say they put the "C" in Christmas or the "F" in festive.
Posted by: Beth Bricker | November 22, 2010 at 08:26 PM
Joanne! The purses are gorgeous. So much work! The one you made for yourself i so great. I love all the pockets. Your art is great.
Posted by: Sue Trump | November 22, 2010 at 07:45 PM
Your purses are gorgeous Joanne.
Posted by: Kathy Mc | November 22, 2010 at 05:01 PM
beautiful purses! ....i LOVE what you are doing with this technique....and your BUTTONS! wow...they compliment the purse beautifully!
Posted by: connie | November 22, 2010 at 03:00 PM
Wow! Wonder Woman is at it again!! How fabulous these creations are!! It would have taken me years to produce such lovely and quality work! How lucky your daughter is! These are truly beautiful bags! Whimsical and utilitarian and artful! Also love your PS'd angels! Great work - thanks for the inspiration!!
Posted by: jackie | November 22, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Lovely purses Joanne! Sending love and wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving Day :) xo Deb
Posted by: Deb | November 22, 2010 at 10:50 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Angie Platten | November 22, 2010 at 10:42 AM
Your purses are wonderful Joanne. Great use of your buttons too!!
Posted by: Kris | November 22, 2010 at 10:05 AM
Your purses are FABulous!
I'm impressed with the design and engineering as much as the art!
Jood
Posted by: Judy Osborn | November 22, 2010 at 09:54 AM
Wow! I am so impressed with your purses! I know you all will enjoy carrying them this holiday season. Very festive! Your angels will make perfect Christmas cards.
Posted by: Karen Owen | November 22, 2010 at 09:35 AM