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Blast from the Past Handbag

This bag was made in about 1978 or so. Las Alas meaning wings and made in remembrance of a retreat at the Sequoia Retreat Center in Ben Lomond, CA. All hand stitched.

Oilcloth Scraps...Voila! a bag!

Thanks to friend for the scraps of oilcloth and webbing. I hope the recipient is happy with her new bag!

Making a tote with original art

Made this tote with a print done with photo fabric through my computer's printer. The I backed the piece with a  contrasting fabric and then sewed onto linen fabric. Those frayed edges are intentional.

"Download file Large size" love that touch.

Used a wide neutral colored grosgrain ribbon for handle

Fiddling with Ficklesticks

You are looking down on a cup full of "ficklesticks" resting on the instucrtion/inspiration  book by Diana Taylor. A friend told me about these art sticks which can bend, wrap, and weave. Book have some fun ideas.

 

Cup of Cheese Straws?

Pink By Post

Pink By Post, originally uploaded by sukey2.

Six great fabrics came as a gift in the mail. They are all Anna Maria Horner designs. My stash is growing.

Tote's lining with magnetic closure

Tote's lining with magnetic closure, originally uploaded by sukey2.

I found just the right touch of whimsey with the "I love you" ribbon.

Tote that is wipeable

Tote that is wipeable, originally uploaded by sukey2.

I had a commission that called for a large tote bag that could be wiped down. This classic design done in snazzy colors was just the oilcloth to do the job. I was surprised that the oilcloth was easy to use after reading so many do's and don'ts.I am thinking that this oilcloth is not like the heavier more problematic type.