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Monday, October 10, 2011

Sounds of Silence....

Sorry for the silent blog of late....
No....I wasn't at the Sewing Summit, but I did have plenty of sewing with friends....it has just been a very busy weekend!  I would have loved a visit to the Summit, but college books {and fabric buying} are priority at our house so no trip to the summit this year :)

Little by little, I have been building up my collection of Japanese fabrics.  Now I am ready to create my own 'fabric' to use in Christmas gift making....

     
This coin purse will be a great little gift to tuck into a bag.....


Just an easy two piece purse template with some fun raw edge applique....

   
Add some fun lining fabric and batting between the layers....


A sweet button or a snap and there you have it!!!

  
Hope you had a wonderful weekend - did you go to the Sewing Summit...or maybe sew with friends :) 

Happy Monday!
mary

23 comments:

Kris said...

That coin purse is darling!

notes of sincerity said...

Love your coin purse and hexies!! :o)
I have so much fun at the Sewing Summit! It was awesome! :o)
Funny thing ... I was going to post about my new found love of Japanese fabrics!! :o) I was able to pick up a couple of fat quarters while on the shop hop bus in SLC. :o) Will show soon. :o)
Have a great day. hugs. Trish

Lynne (Lily's Quilts) said...

As always, totally wonderful Mary

Lucy @ Charm About You said...

mmmmm those fabrics are so nice! The purse is really cute, lovely gift!

Patchwork and Play said...

Fabulous purse Mary! The colours have a vintage feel topped off with a cute button! What a pleasure it would be to use, even if I do find, sometimes, having a purse of coins a nuisance! ;-)

elizabeth said...

Too cute : ). I need to start working on some gifts....

http://piecefullife-elizabeth.blogspot.com/2011/10/1st-edition-little-quilt-monday-ticker.html

Archie the wonder dog said...

Wonderful - someone's going to be very happy with their present!!

Rachaeldaisy said...

Mary, your little purse is so gorgeous!! I love the button and you have used the most wonderful assortment of fabrics. The blue chicken hexagon is making me laugh, what a fun picture to fussy cut!

{Leila}Where the Orchids Grow said...

So adorable,raw edge applique and buttons are always a winner in my book!

Material Mary said...

Great little bag...love those hexies!!
Mary

Nicky said...

Love your little pouch - the dotty fabric is so cute! Is this for Molly!? And does she make Christmas pressies too?

Cardygirl said...

Cute purse & great hexies!

Janet said...

The purse is wonderful, it definitely has that Japanese flavour. I love the hexes too, you have some great fabrics.

Laura said...

Love the coin purse and the hexagons! You are reminding me about my sad, lonely hexagon project that I need to finish. Thanks for the inspiration! :)

Kate said...

Love the hexies!

Jennifer @ Ellison Lane Quilts said...

Such a cute little purse and the hexies are great!
I did go to the Sewing Summit- so much fun- tiring too!
Working on my post soon....
:)

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

Very cute little purse. No Summit for me....I did sew at home by myself.

Julie said...

the little purse is so cute! love it! and the colors are lovely as well.

Pinkadot Quilts said...

Very cute!

two hippos said...

a fabulous pouch, such a perfect gift!

Live a Colorful Life said...

that is SUCH a cute little pouch!

Eileen {bluebirdluxe} said...

Hi Mary! :) I love the hexies! It's such a cute collection! That pouch! That lining! Sweet! :)

~Damita's Pretty Wrap~ said...

That is such a wonderful little bag! I love it, so cute!! {Smiles} Holly