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Quilting: Crazy Patchwork Purses
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Crazy Patchwork Purses

6 purses - front

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6 purses - front

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Quick-Strip Paper Piecing »

Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Eco-Friendly, Romantic, Casual, Funky, Victorian / Steampunk, Whimsical


Materials

Quilting cotton scraps, sewing thread, hemp fabric for foundations

What was your inspiration?

I needed a new purse - the old one is very tatty, and I couldn't decide what I wanted, so I made a bunch of different styles. I ended up using the big handbag with 2 small purses inside - one with cash & everyday cards in, the other to hold the several thousand other cards I have that only get used a few times a year.

What are you most proud of?

The handbag has zip AND snap closures, so it's toddler-proof (for now). I also really love the green tri-fold one, but haven't found a reason to use it yet.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Be very careful - crazy patchwork is highly addictive. You will find yourself cutting up perfectly good pieces of fabric to make new scraps!

 

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Diddy54 on craftsy.com
Oct 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love these very much
Peggy Martin on craftsy.com
Peggy Martin
Craftsy Instructor
Oct 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
It looks like you had loads of fun making all those adorable purses - and you have made something that you can use every day. Fantastic!!