Time for a new purse; so I started one at 8 p.m. last night and decided I would finish it before I went to bed.
This one is made from fabric I bought from SAS in Phoenix and old napkins and table linens. I wanted to try a summer look. The front zipper compartment is made from a napkin I bought years ago in an antique store in Buckhannon WV. The pouch on the back has a stitched self-portrait (my local art group decided we would do self portraits for our next meedting). One side pouch is from the placemat that matches the napkin and the other side pouch is from SAS fabric. The inside is lined with linens and the inside pouches used to be napkins. The straps are made from tablecloth edging.
Love! Your whimsical stitchery is amazing. A super cool idea to also incorporate your vintage napkin.
Posted by: Rhea | June 07, 2011 at 08:48 PM
Love your bag, especially the self-portrait. Very classy. And really, you can't have too many pockets!
Posted by: Jill-O | June 07, 2011 at 05:30 PM
Is there anything you can't do? And in the middle of the night, no less! I'm impressed!
Posted by: jeanie | June 07, 2011 at 04:18 PM
This is so cool! I love how you used recycled items, and your self-portrait is awesome.
Posted by: Karen Owen | June 07, 2011 at 01:11 PM
I like this idea of using old table linens for summer. Never would have crossed my mind, but it seems just right!
Posted by: Kate White | June 06, 2011 at 01:51 PM
Beautiful work Joanne. Love it.
Posted by: Kathy Mc | June 05, 2011 at 11:12 PM
AMAZING! Come over and whip a new purse up for me! I have the fabric just waiting! LOL!
Posted by: Angie Platten | June 05, 2011 at 07:54 PM
That is the coolest thing I have ever seen! One side is elegant and the other whimsical. You are the most amazingly creative artist!!! I can't wait to see your bag in person.
Posted by: Last minute lynn | June 05, 2011 at 06:55 PM
Beautiful is right and time well spent I'd say! You are amazing m'dear!!
Posted by: Aileen | June 05, 2011 at 05:43 PM
just gorgeous! and the self portrait- well it is wonderful...you need to do another one - hey, your whole family- and frame them!
Posted by: connie | June 05, 2011 at 02:23 PM
Beautiful Joanne, your self-portrait is wonderful!
Posted by: Jo Ann Grissom | June 05, 2011 at 02:20 PM
You are a wealth of great ideas and this is one of your best ideas yet. The self-portrait rocks.
Posted by: Judy Streger | June 05, 2011 at 12:58 PM
Great self portrait! Beautiful purse, well done!
Posted by: Lorri Scott | June 05, 2011 at 12:26 PM
Darling!!1 And perfect for summer! Love the Buckhannon Napkin!!
hugs, Andi
Posted by: Andi | June 05, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Wow this is so pretty and artsy Joanne! What a great summer purse. Someone was just asking what to do with old linens! I will direct them over here for sure.
Posted by: Kris | June 05, 2011 at 12:03 PM
I love love love your new purse. And to stay up all night to finish it. I need some of your creative discipline.
Posted by: Vicki | June 05, 2011 at 11:54 AM
You've done it again.......genius...!!!!!!
Posted by: Cathwren | June 05, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Joanne this is fantastic! The self portrait is great, and great use of recycled materials. Just awesome!
Posted by: Beth Bricker | June 05, 2011 at 11:36 AM
WOW! You go girl! This is awesome! VERY summery!. Can't wait to see it in August. :)
Posted by: Fran | June 05, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Oh my gracious, girl!! You've outdone yourself this time!! I LOVE this!! The self portrait is fantastic and the ingenious idea is awesome!! I love all things white and off-white and vintage and lacey and this just couldn't be more perfect!! Your talents keep on amazing me!!
Posted by: jackie | June 05, 2011 at 11:01 AM
You are amazing! Wonderful job!!!
Posted by: Sue Trump | June 05, 2011 at 11:00 AM
What a beautiful summer bag, I love your self-portrait...nicely done!
Posted by: Cat Dodt-Ellis | June 05, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Way cool, great recycling!
Posted by: Marie | June 05, 2011 at 10:36 AM