Hi, I just couldn't resist showing you my latest fabric!! It's "Birdie" by Me & My Sister for Moda Fabrics. Don't you love the title? You know I love birds....as well as pinks & greens and I've decided to try my hand at making a purse. I'll show you the fabric and then I'll answer some questions.
Q. How does this relate to stamping & Stampin' Up! ? A. I'm using Big Shot dies to cut the fabric. The latest die I used was the Top Note Die.
Q. What am I doing with all the flowers I'm making? A. Christmas presents, Birthday Presents, Downline Presents, Incentives & I'm wrapping my gifts with Brown wrapping paper and attaching the flowers.
Q. Am I making a quilt? A. That's a tricky question....let's just say I'm working on my squares.
Q. You're making a purse? A. When I was in Hawaii I had so many people ask me about the purse I was carrying....it was a purse that was quilted and I bought it at my sisters shop in Tennessee. (I had saved it for months just to use in Hawaii.) I've since broken the handle and it's showing some age....so I'm going to attempt to make a new one :) If you never see it you'll know I failed. Here's a picture of the purse.
It looks like they used a Charm Pack to me....has anyone seen this fabric anywhere?
Have a great weekend!
angie@mychicnscratch.com
wow ... that is an ADORABLE purse! will you be selling them???? love it! :)
Posted by: mj | October 17, 2009 at 08:44 AM
what are you making with the top notch die? love the purse. does the shop you got it at have a web site? linda gerig
Posted by: linda gerig | October 17, 2009 at 09:35 AM
Hey Angie, You might call the Quilter's Station in Lee's Summit and see if they have it. 816-525-8955. Mary
Posted by: Mary | October 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Hi Angie.....what die are you using to cut your squares? the scallop square? I'm curious to know what you're going to do with the top note die too!! Love the fabric!!!
Posted by: Cindy Jenkins | October 17, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Hi Angie, You might look on Ebay for that fabric-they have just about everything! I love your blog!!
Posted by: Cheryl | October 17, 2009 at 04:51 PM
I am so excited for you! Sewing a purse, making a quilt...er...quilt squares, and making flowers too!
WOW!! I am also curious what your plan is with the Top Note Die. I hope you share some info/photos soon. I love that the Big Shot can be used for so many different applications for crafters!
Thanks for sharing. Love the purse, and I can't wait to see your attempt at it!!! Good or bad!
Posted by: Leslie Jones | October 17, 2009 at 07:38 PM
So cute! Where do you buy the moda fabric??
Posted by: Janel | October 17, 2009 at 08:49 PM
Please be sure to post your creations with the top note die. Yes, please share where you got the moda fabrics.
Posted by: Kim | October 17, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Thanks for sharing, the fabric is beautiful. My mother sews and she loves her fabric, like I love the patterns in paper. We were just talking about that similarity last week. Can't wait to see your success with the fabric! Debbi Hendricks
Posted by: Debbi Hendricks | October 17, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Love your creations. I haven't seen that particular fabric - will keep my eyes open as I am a quilter also. Keepsake Quilting, NH offers some nice strip collections and sq collections (jelly rolls/charm packs) -didn't see this one though. Check out their website. Karen
Posted by: Karen | October 18, 2009 at 06:57 AM
Hi,
Since I am a quilter also, I can tell you the technique used on the purse is called Raq quilting. I can send you the directions, if you would like them. Very easy with great results. Love the purse and stillhopping you will post the directions for the flowers. Waiting anxiously!
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | October 18, 2009 at 07:29 AM
Hi,
Go to www.fatquartershop.com for the fabric. Love this shop!
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | October 18, 2009 at 07:31 AM
LOVE those "fat" quarters!! super cute!
Paula Jaggi/Colorado
Posted by: Paula | October 18, 2009 at 09:54 AM
Hi Angie, love the fabric you picked out. The purse is very simple to make, it is just squares sewn together and then cut apart at the seems and washed and dried so that it has the "Rag" effect. I have made many childrens quilts this way, they are so warn & cuddly when made out of flannel. How generous of Nancy to be sending you the directions. You'll be struttin' your new purse in no time. As for fabric, I have a whole studio full, since I found stampin, it has just been sitting all alone waiting for me to come back. Poor lonely fabric. Last year I made Quilts for all of my Grown Kids for Christmas, boy was that something to pull off. I am taking a much needed break righ now, and exploring the world of stamping, which I have become just as obsessed about. Now I have a Stamp Room. Why is it that Quilting and Stamping seem to go hand in hand, and yet the housework still is not getting done. ha, ha. Just another excuse. My DH loves it, he is so proud of me. I can't wait to see your first Quilt. You will fast become addicted, believe me when I tell you this, pretty soon you will have to go to a Quilt Store just to touch and feel the fabric. hee, hee. Better sign off now, before I scare you. Have a wonderful stamping, quilting, sewing day!
Trish in Wisconsin
Posted by: Patricia Hoffman | October 18, 2009 at 12:35 PM
You can go to www.fabricsearch.com and do a search under cotton with those colors in your purse and it will bring up all sorts of fabrics. Just find yours and you will have an internet store that you can purchase it from.
Posted by: Patricia Hoffman | October 18, 2009 at 12:40 PM
This is SOOOOO adorable! You are so creative and I appreciate the fact that you share it will all of us who love your creative ideas! When will you be selling these????? Pamela
Posted by: Pamela Knopf | October 18, 2009 at 03:23 PM
I think your spotted fabric in this purse is alexander henry's light bright fabric...they have done is with different color combos over the years...I've seen a citrus background, white background...several. I hope that helps! I knew I had seen this fabric...I think I had a babysling made out of it! I'm not sure what the stripe is...what you could probably do another alexander henry fabric stripe to match! I hope this helps!
Hugs!
Jolie
ps...I ordered figgy pudding fabric...I'm new to sewing too...but I'm going to try to make some of these flowers. What adhesive did you use to hold the flowers together while sewing?
Thanks!
Posted by: jolie n. | October 19, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Here is a link to the fabric...I've not ordered from this site before...what wanted to pass it on to you.
http://www.ladybuttonfabrics.com/cgi-bin/fabricshop/gallery.cgi?func=show&file=61&Category=34&v=1
Hugs!
Jolie
Posted by: jolie n. | October 19, 2009 at 02:46 PM
Wow, Angie, you have really gotten into these flowers and all the beautiful fabric...you go, girl!
Posted by: Cathy Skrehot | October 19, 2009 at 04:14 PM
love those purses
do you sell them?
Posted by: erica | October 25, 2009 at 06:04 PM
Love your bag, your flowers and your new fabrics so much that I bought them too. Now, I have to make them.
I don't know how you find time to make everything.
Thanks for all your ideas:)
Posted by: Nuria Dawson | November 08, 2009 at 08:30 PM
I miss Kansas...what area are you at?
Posted by: bonnie | November 23, 2009 at 01:01 AM
Im in Overland Park :) Where do you live now?
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