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by kkcogle 02 Jan 2011

I needed a purse to finish out the winter...and one to go with the many winter jackets & coats that I wear. I think this one will work!

This was made from pieces of wool fabric that I found one day, while shopping our local GOODWILL store. We used to have a factor in town .... Glen of Michigan... that sewed for big names, like "White Stag" and "Pendelton". These pieces of fabric still had the tags on them from Glen of Michigan! What a find!

I started this one with a 5" square pattern piece that I cut from a scrap of stabilizer...and the rest just happened after I sat at my machine for a couple hours. It is lined with the burgandy twill that you see in the patchwork...and has a thin batting to help keep its structure.

I just LOVE how this one turned out! Had planned on some embroidered snowflakes on it, but decided to leave them off as I didn't think it needed anything more!

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Comments (15)

by lbrow 03 Jan 2011

KK it is great. What a find. I like hunt & seek at the Thrift stores also. I love good wool & these are teriffic.

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by clawton 03 Jan 2011

Very attractive, looks great

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by dailylaundry 02 Jan 2011

Beautiful - you are very talented!!*

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by kkcogle 02 Jan 2011

thank you!

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by robinbird 02 Jan 2011

This purse you've done is delightful& even better to find these designer pieces for a bargain too. Thanks for sharing your work & God's blessings in the New Year.:~D

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by kkcogle 02 Jan 2011

thank you...and blessings to you also in 2011!

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by caroldann 02 Jan 2011

Wow, I love it! It looks fantastic!
Carol

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by kkcogle 02 Jan 2011

thanks!

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by lflanders 02 Jan 2011

Made from wool, it should last you a lifetime! It is a great design and would most likely go with most any winter wear! I would like to have one made like this. I can not wear wool next to me but it sure would make a lovely accessory!

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by kkcogle 02 Jan 2011

thank you!

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by shirlener88 02 Jan 2011

Kim, this is stunning work - keep it up - you will get orders for these. Hehehe!

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by kkcogle 02 Jan 2011

thanks, Shirlene! I just wish I had more time to sew and embroider...and digitize...and...and...lol! We are still helping out my parents with some of their jobs after my Dad's heart surgery...so time is so limited yet!

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by holly12 02 Jan 2011

This is great. Haven't done anything like this but maybe in the future I'll try. Arlene

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by kkcogle 02 Jan 2011

yes...give it a try! and thank you, too!

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by joanne8125 02 Jan 2011

What a great purse. Love the pattern

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by kkcogle 02 Jan 2011

thanks! I do most of my purses with the large outside pocket...a lady needs lots of room to store things, you know!

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by dlonnahawkins 02 Jan 2011

This is very nice. And it looks to be a good size.

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by kkcogle 02 Jan 2011

thank you...and yes, it's nice and big! Fits everything quite well!

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by kaco 02 Jan 2011

very beautiful.

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by kkcogle 02 Jan 2011

thank you!

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by sewdeb 02 Jan 2011

This is absolutely beautiful! Perfect and I agree with you, it doesn't need any embroidery. And what a great find at the Goodwill! *'s for all.

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by kkcogle 02 Jan 2011

thank you! I LUV Goodwill! lol

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by iris2006 02 Jan 2011

What a beautiful purse you've made.

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by kkcogle 02 Jan 2011

thank you so much!

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by oaro 02 Jan 2011

I love your purse Congratulation an you beautiful job . Maria

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by kkcogle 02 Jan 2011

thank you, too!

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by noah 02 Jan 2011

Well i simply love this one like excellent!!!carolyn

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by kkcogle 02 Jan 2011

thank you, Carolyn! it was a fun project for the weekend....but I still can't keep up with you! :)

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