CHRISTMAS PURSES AND SOME ANGELS

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.

Comments

[erica]

Boy, you've been busy! Those purses have a lot of work put into them. Well done, lady!

[Nellie Wortman]

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!

[Maija Lepore]

Those bags are fabulous Joanne!!! You are so creative and clever!!!

[Gina Smith]

Very fun purses and gorgeous angels! I love the whimsical ladies and the checkerboard squares.

[Brenda Bliss]

Love, Love, Love your purses!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Andy Stork]

Love the top purse, okay...I love them all but really wild about the top one. Looking forward to seeing it in person.

[jeanie]

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.

[Robin Orewiler]

Great purses, Joanne. Also, the angels are beautiful!

[cheaphandbagscrazy]

Excellent blog! I actually love how it’s easy on my eyes and also the data are well written. I am wondering how I may be notified whenever a new post has been made. I have subscribed to your rss feed which really should do the trick! Have a nice day!

[Andi]

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

[last minute lynn]

I LOVE the 2 ladies purse! I can't believe that you taught yourself how to sew and make these. You are an inspiration!

[Judy Streger]

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.

[Vicki]

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.

[Beth Bricker]

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.

[Sue Trump]

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.

[Kathy Mc]

Your purses are gorgeous Joanne.

[connie]

beautiful purses! ....i LOVE what you are doing with this technique....and your BUTTONS! wow...they compliment the purse beautifully!

[jackie]

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!!

[Deb]

Lovely purses Joanne! Sending love and wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving Day :) xo Deb

[Angie Platten]

Beautiful!

[Kris]

Your purses are wonderful Joanne. Great use of your buttons too!!

[Judy Osborn]

Your purses are FABulous!
I'm impressed with the design and engineering as much as the art!
Jood

[Karen Owen]

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.