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Sewing: Seriously Red Taffeta Purse
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Seriously Red Taffeta Purse

front detail of purse
back of purse

Learn It

This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Stupendous Stitching: Adventures in Surface Design »

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Classic, Holiday, Romantic


Materials

Luminous red taffeta for exterior and interior lining, pockets, and straps. Matching zipper.

What was your inspiration?

I am inspired by Carol Ann Waugh and all the cool things I learned in her Stupendous Stitching online Craftsy class. Thanks again Carol--you're a great instructor.

Carol--did you know--once my sewing was blah, and the next day after your Stupendous Stitching class--my mind was on fire with ideas, and a desire to create works of art with stitching. Since then, every day is more exciting than ever.

What are you most proud of?

On this taffeta project I gave myself permission to go with the flow using free motion quilting. Meandering is fun, but experimenting with shapes and negatives space makes me joyful.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Get some terrific ideas for creative stitching by taking Carol Ann Waugh's Stupendous Stitching online Craftsy class.

 

9 comments

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AllThatPatchwor on craftsy.com
Apr 24, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is an absolutely delightful purse. Very interesting quilting design. Makes me think that I really should be more adventurous in my quilting.
Sandy5868 on craftsy.com
Mar 29, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
very chic
Amalia Ariela on craftsy.com
Dec 05, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Really nice.
dharma195155237 on craftsy.com
Oct 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very pretty
CFin on craftsy.com
Sep 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I seriously love your red taffeta purse. It should sell with no problem
Shoestring on craftsy.com
Sep 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Hi there, Carol, Alena, and Dori. Thanks for your encouraging words. I'm hoping everyone will start seeing "Red" this month, and get an early start on Christmas projects. Won't you join me and post some early Christmas projects on craftsy???? I know your ideas will inspire lots of people.
Funky Dori on craftsy.com
Sep 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
pretty - very nice stitching!
Alena De Candia on craftsy.com
Sep 06, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
It is so much fun to see the creative talents emerge! Nice job. Very sexy little bag!
Carol Ann Waugh on craftsy.com
Carol Ann Waugh
Craftsy Instructor
Sep 06, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is just beautiful and I love the fact that your creativity is finally having a voice! You have made my day with your nice comments.