Members js5972 Posted January 8, 2012 Members Report Posted January 8, 2012 Our lovely daughter needed a purse to carry all of her stuff, the grandson’s more stuff, plus his I-pad. OK, Dad, said she, but I want a BRIGHT Floral pattern. Bright and floral is in my wheelhouse, but I wasn’t so sure about the size. I found the purse pattern at the local Tandy store. The carving patterns are adapted from Peter Main’s “Stohlman Step-by Step.” I used mostly Eco-Flo dyes with a little acrylic here and there. The straps, bottom, and side gussets were dyed with Feibing’s. Finish is Satin Shene. My talented wife contributed the cloth lining, with pockets and pouch. I recycled the hardware (other than the clasp) from a purse I found at Goodwill for $5! Everything (except the lining) is hand sewn or laced. My hands still hurt! This is the biggest project that I have tackled. I really enjoyed the creative aspects, but the assembly was a killer. Comments are welcome. Quote John Schmitz New to Oklahoma City via Baja Arizona
Members SheWolfSilver Posted January 9, 2012 Members Report Posted January 9, 2012 That is beautiful! I love it! Quote
Members rcjust Posted January 11, 2012 Members Report Posted January 11, 2012 Love it! I know what my husband is gonna make next! Quote
Members Greybeard Posted January 12, 2012 Members Report Posted January 12, 2012 Nice! love the color... Quote Never Stop Learning..... https://www.facebook.com/Greybeardtc/ https://www.facebook.com/The-Art-of-Being-Me-Richard-Lane-617168155076456/
Members Sylvia Posted January 13, 2012 Members Report Posted January 13, 2012 Stunning... absolutely stunning. Quote A teacher pointed at me with a ruler and said "At the end of this ruler is an idiot." I got detention when I asked "Which end?"
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