Rag Purses

Theresa (AKA: Sissy) and Cara came over yesterday, to make Rag Purses. We made their purses a bit bigger than the denim one I made. They actually have lots of "stuff" they want to put in theirs! :o)

Cara is going use her purse as a diaper bag and Sissy is going to use hers as a sport purse (when they go to their sporting events) . . . hence the reason it contains all forms of sports. She even included the KU Jayhawk too . . . but she covered him up with her button! Isn't that a shame . . . poor Jayhawk? :o( We cut one out for Cara's friend, Marie, who couldn't make it . . . but she's gotta sew her purse together on her own. Didn't they turn out cute?

We used the Scallop Square die, which makes it a breeze to cut out (can go through about 8 layers of thin fabric). After you sew it all together, you make slices along the scallop edge . . . once it's all sliced, run it through your washer & dryer about 2-3 times and viola'!

We started around 1:00P + dinner + a trip to JoAnn's (for more fabric) + cutting out three purses and sewing? They did great! Sissy's husband about flipped, when she called at 10:00P to tell him that she was on her way home! :o) Too funny!

Had a great time with you two gals!

Patrick is doing MUCH better today . . . thanks for all the well wishes for the 'lil man! ;o) Thank you for stopping by my craft room!
Peggy

Rag Purse

This is the hottest thing with all the SU! gals . . . running fabric through the Big Shot! You can make purses, with the Scallop Square Stampin' Up! Clear Bigz die, or fabric flowers (as Shelli Gardner did, using the Stampin’ Up! Flower Folds die) . . . all using your Big Shot machine and some fabric! Another cool thing . . . it will cut out about 6-8 layers of light fabric at once (with the denim material, it was about 4 layers)! Cool, huh?

I do need to run this one through the washer & dryer, so the edges ravel some more . . . but I just had to show you! If you're interested in the workshop, on January 23rd @ 1:00P . . . e-mail me and I'll let you know the fabric requirements. You will need to provide/bring a sewing machine, fabric, thread, scissors, and straight pins. The class is $15 and includes your printed instructions, quilt batting, button cover, and a yummy salad for dinner . . . so you won't feel rushed!

I have to tell you what Sandra is doing on her blog, In This Small House . . . a "Get Healthy, Be Well Challenge"! Who would want to eat healthier? If you'd like to join the challenge, just go to her blog and the goals are there.

Gonna go throw this in the washing machine. Thanks for stopping by my craft room . . . I hope you're having a wonderful day!
Peggy