Another project completed! I've had this Red Black and White bag near completion for quite a long time. How wonderful to get it finished at last!
The butterfly is cut out and appliqued from a large piece of fabric.
I love the texture of this basket weave pattern of stitching.
One of the things I love about doing patchwork like this and using the various stitches to quilt it down is how tactile it is. To help hold the lace down, each flower center was embroidered with satin stitch in variegated thread. On the other side of the bag, the centers are almost black but by this side, they are mostly red.
I like purses with pockets, so I added a zippered pocket inside as well as one of my labels. Originally I was going to use the butterfly fabric to line it, but it just didn't seem to work as well as I wanted. This lovely red fabric is just perfect!
Now I'm back to finishing up the cream/white crazy quilt and knitting the last 20 or so rows on my lap afghan!
9 comments:
you are so talented, lady!
Very nice. I love red and black. It sure is nice to finish projects. I have a few I need to get done...but oh well....they will wait for me.
First, let me say your banner is exquisite! Secondly, this purse is very striking, love all the stitches. Sandra
How pretty. I just love the colour scheme. I hope you get a lot of pleasure from it. Blessings
simply beautiful...a labor of love
WOW, I love it!! Mary
Your work is amazing!!!. Ks
Very nice Lisa and I too like the red lining. I like the idea of a zipper inside. Will have to start doing that.
Hope all is well with you.
Hugs
FredaB
Wow, bold and beautiful! The lining fabric is fabulous too.
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