by toogie ( edited 25 Jan 2016 ) 24 Jan 2016

EDIT-1-24-16-I was asked by crafter, one of the moderators, to state that my name is machine embroidered. Since it was, and even though I sewed this wallet, I felt because it would fit for either place, the Projects page or Sewing, I chose to put it here. -The flowered fabric was given to me and isn't it pretty. (A lady just brought me a large box of fabrics again, right about the time I got hurt.) Gerry, see my mammogram pen? Well, I feel good again, just making and embroidering SOMETHING-lol-Toogie

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by jeune 06 Feb 2016

Boogie, you are an inspiration for all of us! I just love your work and your wonderful creativity! This wallet is terrific! Hugs, Joyce

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toogie by toogie 07 Feb 2016

Oh Joyce, you give me too much credit,I just followed the pattern.The link is in Community/Sewing, for the pattern, with another wallet post. The instructions are very easy to follow. You should make one. If you need any help, I'm here off and on, just pm me.Have a good Sunday, I'm leaving this morning but will be back on later.-Toogie

jeune by jeune 07 Feb 2016

I am SO sorry Toogie! I swear I typed your name correctly, but just saw that it was NOT! Please for give me! Hugs, Joyce

toogie by toogie 08 Feb 2016

lol-you went down on the keyboard instead of up-no problem-Toogie

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by justsew 04 Feb 2016

Stunning work , well done ,
Hugs Pam

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toogie by toogie 04 Feb 2016

Thank you Pam, how are your shows going?

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by stella1 04 Feb 2016

WOW!! it is absolute very nice wallet nice fabric allso

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toogie by toogie edited 04 Feb 2016

Thank you, try one and see. It's not hard. Her directions are very easy to follow. The link is in Sewing with my other post.

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by kezza2sew 03 Feb 2016

Wow so great, extremely professional indeed...very pretty and useful.

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toogie by toogie 04 Feb 2016

Thank you very much, you are kind to say.

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by peafarm 03 Feb 2016

Wonderful wallet and checkbook holder. You must have a very good friend that brought you a box of fabric. It's a beautiful floral print. I am looking more and more at going to visit Good Will and maybe this year try yard sale visits. I am more in tune now to recycling clothes for the pretty buttons and fabrics. Went to a class yesterday in another county and a woman made a beautiful jacket out of [I don't know how many] wool and wool blend sweaters she's bought at 2nd hand store. Gorgeous--they were all flat pieced together--I am drooling--can you tell? I love your project and yes, your name tag is the final polish on a great job. Going to have to try this label making at some point.

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toogie by toogie 04 Feb 2016

The lady that gives me the fabric is in my class, on Sunday morning. Her mom, Mrs Eunice, quilted and recently died. It is her stash that I keep getting from. They started giving me fabric, hardback quilting books, etc when Mrs. Eunice stopped quilting, a few years back. She was in her 90's. My son is friends and neighbors with the son of Mrs. Eunice, so we know the family. They know I sew, so I am fortunate, to receive all this. These fabrics are new, but I do recycle too sometimes. Always good to find a new purpose for things.

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by anabela 03 Feb 2016

Excellent Toogie, awesome work
Hugs Bella

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toogie by toogie 04 Feb 2016

Thank you Bella,how are the girls?

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by katydid 02 Feb 2016

I love it and I like the monogrammed Toogie. What size hoop did this take? Kay

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toogie by toogie 02 Feb 2016

No hoop for the wallet, just the name Toogie, and I could probably make about 9 at a time, in my 5x7 hoop. I just used a narrow piece of cut-a-way so I made 3 down the length.

katydid by katydid 03 Feb 2016

great job!!

toogie by toogie 04 Feb 2016

Thanks, Kay.

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by designgirl 02 Feb 2016

It is beautiful.

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toogie by toogie 02 Feb 2016

Thank you!

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by Shisha 02 Feb 2016

Wow! This is beautiful! Very, very nice!

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toogie by toogie 02 Feb 2016

Thank you, your thoughts are appreciated.

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by basketkase 26 Jan 2016

Beautifully done, Toogie.......

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toogie by toogie 28 Jan 2016

Thank you Vicki..

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by dailylaundry 26 Jan 2016

This is so cool, Toogie!! Just love the colors and the combination of the colors!! So well done!

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toogie by toogie 28 Jan 2016

Thank you Laura. I just finished another one for my SIL's mom to match a bag I made her,

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by graceandham 25 Jan 2016

So Pro! How to have the wallet YOU want! hehehe

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toogie by toogie 26 Jan 2016

Exactly! Thanks for looking!

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by chenille 25 Jan 2016

Awesome work!! Love the fabric too.
Hugs, Nadyne

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toogie by toogie 26 Jan 2016

Thanks Nadyne,glad you like it.

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by worthy 25 Jan 2016

Love it.. agree about the floral fabric and your choice of fabric coordinated is perfect. Glad you posted in both places..
You did a sensational job sewing it.

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toogie by toogie 26 Jan 2016

Thank you for looking

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by babash 25 Jan 2016

Love your name tag looks so professional just like a bought purse. Beautiful work you do.

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toogie by toogie 26 Jan 2016

The name just puts 'polish' on the item, doesn't it. Thanks for looking.

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by grannycottage 25 Jan 2016

Very good job and lovely fabric. Congratulations.

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toogie by toogie 26 Jan 2016

Thanks grannycottage

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by sonjapotgieter 25 Jan 2016

Stunning work done!!!!So Beautiful!!!!Fantastic work....

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toogie by toogie 26 Jan 2016

Thanks Sonja, I do believe you like it.

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by Ossineu 25 Jan 2016

It's so beautiful. I like the fabrics:-)

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toogie by toogie 26 Jan 2016

Thank you, I like the floral the minute I saw it.

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by maggiecal 25 Jan 2016

Just beautiful.

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toogie by toogie 26 Jan 2016

Thank you!

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by sjbrower 25 Jan 2016

Beautiful work Toogie! What sort of interfacing/stiffener do you use for your purses and wallets. They are always so gorgeous.

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toogie by toogie 25 Jan 2016

I use iron on Pellon 809 Decor Bond in my wallets and some of my purses. It is 45' wide :) and $4.99 yard at Hancock Fabrics BUT don't pay that. They have coupons!-Thank you for your comments and question.-Toogie

sjbrower by sjbrower 03 Feb 2016

Thanks Toogie.... We don't have Hancock in this area, but I'm sure that JoAnns or Hobby Lobby will have it. And I definitely use their coupons!

toogie by toogie 04 Feb 2016

I'm sure they will have it too. We don't have a JoAnns but we have Hobby Lobby! Yes, always use those coupons!!!!!

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by dragonflyer edited 25 Jan 2016

Beautiful job on this wallet, Toogie...you do such an amazing job on your purses and wallets...love your tag, too!!

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toogie by toogie 25 Jan 2016

I love my tag too! :) ...Thanks -Toogie

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by noah 25 Jan 2016

Very pretty i love it hugs

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toogie by toogie 25 Jan 2016

Your color, isn't it! Thanks

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by connerj 25 Jan 2016

So well done - great materials :)

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toogie by toogie 25 Jan 2016

Thanks for looking connerj

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by pldc 25 Jan 2016

Terrific work ~hugs~

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toogie by toogie 25 Jan 2016

Thanks Loralye!

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by laffma1 25 Jan 2016

Great fabric, and lovely wallet. I love all your purses, they are so colorful. Well done.

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toogie by toogie 25 Jan 2016

lol-I'm laughing because I just told Chris, the older I get, the brighter colors I like! Maybe I can see them better-lol-I'm glad you like my purses and how do you like my name tag? A Cutie made it for me, as I told her my librarian wanted me to put my 'brand' on! Thanks again Cutie!

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by michemb 25 Jan 2016

very nicely done
hugs
Michelle

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toogie by toogie 25 Jan 2016

Thanks Michelle

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by lilylady 25 Jan 2016

Beautiful work, enjoy!

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toogie by toogie 25 Jan 2016

Thanks!

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by cfidl 25 Jan 2016

I like it a lot! You make the best purses and wallets.

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toogie by toogie 25 Jan 2016

Why thank you, I'm glad you like it.

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by airyfairy 25 Jan 2016

Very nice and so useful.

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toogie by toogie 25 Jan 2016

Thank you S-Toogie

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by RockyB 25 Jan 2016

What a beautiful job you've done! Also a great way to use the fabric you were given.

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toogie by toogie 25 Jan 2016

I know, I've been and still am, blessed. She has so many pretty pieces.

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by spendlove Moderator 25 Jan 2016

This is fab, Toogie. Very professional (as ever!)

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toogie by toogie edited 25 Jan 2016

Thanks Sue,I just love to sew. I think by embroidering the name tag, may make it look 'very professional', as you say.

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by lidiad 25 Jan 2016

WOW, you have done a great job, Toogie! Love everything, congratulations.
Hugs, Lidia

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toogie by toogie 25 Jan 2016

Thank you Lidia, glad you like it.

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by pennifold 25 Jan 2016

This little purse is awesome Toogie. I'm always amazed at how many ways these little purses can be done. Love the colour choices on these. Congratulations and keep resting your leg. Love Chris

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toogie by toogie 25 Jan 2016

My leg stays put. My chair has a leg rest that it straight out from the hip, so....Anyway, I figured you and you know who (Carolyn) would like the color. The lady had some really pretty pieces in the box. Feels good to sew, doesn't it. I just looked at your orange mat!

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by teun 25 Jan 2016

Sieht ganz toll aus😊

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toogie by toogie 25 Jan 2016

Thanks teun

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by crafter2243 Moderator edited 25 Jan 2016

Thank you for stating that you name tag was machine embroidered. It is a beautiful project and does fit in either category. Love the fabrics you chose. I love sewing projects and if I would look for something to motivate me, when the creative juices are not running, I would never find this one, because I would look in sewing.

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toogie by toogie 25 Jan 2016

I'm glad you like the fabrics and its a shame you don't look here in Projects, to motivate you. There are a lot of nice projects here, that I'm sure motivate others. Cuties post such beautiful Projects. Have a good night.-Toogie

crafter2243 by crafter2243 edited 25 Jan 2016

I do that as well, but since I am old I forget. Actually as a moderator I have to look at everything and many times over. I let one of my machines embroider, while I am sewing on the other. So I look for motivation for both. Yes Cuties are amazing. I wish I could leave more comments on all the wonderful projects I see,

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by queenofhearts 24 Jan 2016

Great job and such pretty fabrics. Is picture #4 a separate check book cover?

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toogie by toogie 24 Jan 2016

Yes, it is, thanks

toogie by toogie 04 Feb 2016

I came back to say, I think I cut the checkbook 7 1/2 in x 14 1/2 in. Cut two fabrics and 1 Pellon-Iron Pellon 809 on ONE wrong side. Lay fabric right side together & sew all four sides EXCEPT leave a small opening, for turning, on one end.- Decide which side will be your outer fabric, if you made it, with two different fabrics. Fold your short ends with your inside fabric RST, making the ends almost meet. (You want to leave about a 5/8 to 3/4 inch gap in between, to insert your checkbook and ledger.) Now topstitch along the long sides only. Finished!

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by tilde01 24 Jan 2016

Great job Toogie. Looks like you are back into sewing. Just take it easy and don't over do it.

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toogie by toogie 24 Jan 2016

Yes, I know but I'm feeling better just by doing.

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by Wendyy 24 Jan 2016

You did a fantastic job. You stitching is SO straight. And the choice of fabric couldn't be prettier. Thank you for sharing your project with us.

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toogie by toogie 24 Jan 2016

You're welcome and I'm glad you got a chance to see. A Cutie helped by making my name for me and I like to embroider it on my things.

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by decojo 24 Jan 2016

Lovely wallet!

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toogie by toogie 24 Jan 2016

Thank you

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by liliana1 24 Jan 2016

Looks great very useful. Love the fabrics

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toogie by toogie 24 Jan 2016

I usually can find fabric to make something and sometimes I get lucky and it matches!-lol Thank you for looking

toogie by toogie 24 Jan 2016

Yes, its something we all use. Thanks

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by DKLC 24 Jan 2016

You done a wonderful job! Love the fabric.

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toogie by toogie 24 Jan 2016

I liked it too, when I came across it in the box. Thank you

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by tlp22 24 Jan 2016

What a wonderful job you did. Excellent!

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toogie by toogie 24 Jan 2016

Thank you very much.

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by lbrow 24 Jan 2016

Toogie you have done an excellent job. Love it/Lillian

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toogie by toogie 24 Jan 2016

Thank you Lillian. Hope you are well and not freezing with this weather. My ramp had iced over, no church for me today.

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