Mostly I worked on bags over the weekend. Four to be exact, all from the same beach bag pattern I started out with two weeks ago. Quite a few people have asked me for the pattern. I don't have one, but started with a rectangle about 15" x 12" and tapered the bottom a couple of inches. This one's for an old friend I haven't seen in long time. The little twill tab says, Remember and the Bluework embroidery is a flower motif of Forget-Me-Nots, an old pattern from the turn of the century, so it's got built-in sentiment. I seem to have lots of little wayward embroideries like this that I've kept from projects that never got finished, or from samples I've made, or that were part of a vintage piece. They come in handy when I want
to add a flourish without losing my momentum on a project. It seemed like the perfect choice for this bag anyway, and I really like how it all came together. Now to fill it with vintage embroidery patterns, floss, fabric, and a long, newsy letter before I send it on its merry one-thousand mile journey, where I hope it brings a little happy remembrance.
Your work is so beautiful! Where do you get your labels made? Gorgeous...what a lucky recipient!!
Posted by: Ang | March 06, 2006 at 08:16 PM
just gorgeous! such loving work...
Posted by: mrspilkington | March 06, 2006 at 08:25 PM
Another lovely bag...what a special gift for your friend. I especially like the embroidery on this one...and the Remember tag is a nice touch!
Posted by: Mrs. Staggs | March 06, 2006 at 08:55 PM
Yes, the Remember tag is perfect - to match the forget-me-nots!
Posted by: tinker | March 06, 2006 at 09:31 PM
That is delightful! The purse and the loving thoughts going into the 'gift' of it.
Posted by: Maggie Ann | March 06, 2006 at 10:59 PM
that is beautiful!
Posted by: jess | March 07, 2006 at 02:13 AM
This bag is simply lovely. It makes me think of my dear sister in law...who loves blue and yellow in combination.
The embroidered piece is sweet.
Posted by: Dawn | March 07, 2006 at 04:19 AM
Very especially lovely!
Posted by: brenda | March 07, 2006 at 04:55 AM
Your choice of fabrics and detailing is just perfect. Lovely bag!
Posted by: Jan | March 07, 2006 at 04:57 AM
A precious treasure!
Posted by: glenne | March 07, 2006 at 05:20 AM
That is a gorgeous bag. Absolutely love the yellow interior! Really, really nice!
Posted by: the painted pear | March 07, 2006 at 05:59 AM
I love the bag--you have such a wonderful feel for fabric combinations!
Posted by: Randi | March 07, 2006 at 06:05 AM
Very. Very. Sweet.
Posted by: Teresa | March 07, 2006 at 06:43 AM
Exquisite. You did a wonderful job. I love it.
Posted by: A.J. | March 07, 2006 at 07:15 AM
You have a fantastic way of combining color and detail, I love everything about that bag. What a lucky friend!
Posted by: *jenny | March 07, 2006 at 07:17 AM
that bag is amazing...
i love the colors
and the embroidery...
sigh.
Posted by: gkgirl | March 07, 2006 at 07:54 AM
Vicki, your friend will be so happy! That is such a wonderful bag!! And the goodies you are filling it with, oh my. Such a treat! You did a beautiful job, and I love how the "Remember" theme all ties in.
Posted by: Toni | March 07, 2006 at 08:15 AM
Great fabric choices, I love the way it all ties together so nicely. :) Inspires me to use some of the old mongramed hankies I bought last summer at a few sales.
Posted by: michelle | March 07, 2006 at 09:03 AM
very cute...I love the patchwork look of this bag. and the 'bluework'
Posted by: brit | March 07, 2006 at 10:39 AM
Beautiful Vicki! The embroidery is so sweet.
Posted by: Blair | March 07, 2006 at 04:33 PM
I just found your blog today and I just love it! Everything is just so wonderful. I live in the Netherlands and it's very hard to find some nice Dutch blogs so I'm very happy to find your blog.
Posted by: Monique | March 08, 2006 at 03:57 AM
So beautiful!
Posted by: Kristy | March 08, 2006 at 05:52 AM
That is so pretty. I love the embroidery on it!
Posted by: Angie | March 08, 2006 at 07:48 AM
Very pretty!
Posted by: Dacia Ray | March 09, 2006 at 07:31 PM
OOh. Gives me ideas for what to do with those vintage embroidered pillowcases I have ...
Posted by: donna | March 11, 2006 at 10:46 PM