Well I've decided that I'm not all pursed out yet! In fact, sometimes you get on a role and you just have to keep going so this is another little purse which I had hand sewn and patched on a recent trip away and decided to put it together using some beautiful sari ribbon which I purchased recently. I used the red sari ribbon to bind it all together after machining it up. It looks a bit chrissmassy doesn't it! but I didn't intend it for that at all really.
Actually I have made two pieces similar so I shall make the other also into a similar purse - is that a good idea?
I've used some stamped velvet, rusted silk, a piece of vintage fabric from Rhajisthan, braid and sari fabric.
Thought I might also share this collaged diary cover I have just completed as another gift for a friend.
I seem to have lots of Birthday gifts to make lately
all at Christmas time - that's life!
This has been made from a collection of vintage fabrics, dupion silk, lace and velvet in shades of gold and purple
and
it is embellished with a little piece of Indian braid.
Up before the birds here! Love all the bits and pices in this purse and a little history of where they come from, makes the piece like a map of the world with all the fabrics. xox Corrine
ReplyDeleteScrumpcious! I had my purses out at the fair on Sat & someone picked it up & wondered out loud what it could be used for. I could have been there all day telling her, but I just smiled ;)
ReplyDeleteYour purses are just amazing. The texture is so luxurient and rich looking. Beautiful.
ReplyDeletethese are beautiful and the colors are so vibrant, great work!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! You certainly have a wonderful touch with fabrics, and I love your use of colour. Rich, jewel tones and lush fabrics. I love to see what you've created!
ReplyDeleteSomehow you manage to make everything look like it was made for royalty. How do you do that. Just magic I guess.
ReplyDeleteMore fabulous work Suzi, so much richness and colour, divine.
ReplyDeleteSuzy, all gorgeous! And the reds! So festive and rich and elegant! I had to click on your pics for a closer look at all of the wonderful details.
ReplyDeleteHow's the weather Down Under? It's 19 degrees here, getting even colder tonight with a biting wind and, hopefully.....SNOW * * *
Hugs, Diane
I have just found your blog. Your textile art is very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour purses are stunning, rich in color and texture. Some lucky ladies will Love these!
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze me. Your pures are amazing. The littlest details are so lovely in your work! Everything you create is unique and beautiful. I can't say it often enough - you are the fabric queen!
ReplyDeleteSuz your purses are gorgeous and very colorful, and that is what I love by your various works, all the beautiful colors put together perfectly, wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteAnni
Thanks for stopping by my blog and becoming a follower; I am appreciative of your comments regarding my work. I can't beleive you are from Wales! My mom, who recently passed away, is Welsh! Love you journal covers--they're awesome!
ReplyDeleteOH!!! One more thing!! I just noticed that you, unlike me, were able to get the Fiber ARTs Badge and apply it to your site. I have tried and tried and the site will not allow me to right click and "save as," or follow the url provided...I'm frustrated because I would like this badge on my blog too. How did you do it?
ReplyDeleteI just noticed the quote on your blog about life's most beautiful things being not seen with the eyes but felt with the heart - lovely quote, but it struck me that you have LOTS of heart which is quite evident in the work you do.
ReplyDeleteOh Suzi Q, what do I have to do to be on the gift list? smiles...
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you're not all pursed out yet because we sure are enjoying the peeks at all your fabulous creations! I agree with Lovey... what do we have to do to be on the gift list? *wink*
ReplyDeleteChristmas Blessings... Dawn... The Bohemian
I always love the texture of your work....they are really beautiful x
ReplyDeleteOh my! Your purses are gorgeous! The fabrics you are using are amazing, and your purses really are richly created art.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Terri
In case I don't get around to all of your blogs before Christmas I would just like to give you a
ReplyDeleteBig Hug and say "Thank you" heaps to everyone who takes the time to leave me a comment - it is truely appreciated and also to wish you a most peaceful time at Christmas when you get some quiet time to remember why we are all doing this.
Hugs, Suzy
I can see you have been very busy during my absence Suzy! Love the purses. I've been playing with a similar idea so will be posting next week.
ReplyDeleteAlways mesmerised by your art when I come visit. The red purse has wonderful oriental charm - perhaps from the sari ribbons and Rhajisthan fabric. Just stunning!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous beautiful work! I am in awe....
ReplyDeletep.s. I love crazy quilts, as my grandmother, Josie, made them =))
Beautiful work:))
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