by kkcogle 07 Feb 2011

Instead of watching the Superbowl - I sewed. Saturday night, embroidered the front....the design is from Embroidery Library and is the Damask Rose. It had close to 26,000 stitches, so it took awhile, but sure stitched out nice! I stitched it on a placemat - as I needed something "red" to match the fabric in the purse. So, Sunday night, I sat down and cut this purse out and finished it up. I love it...love the lining ($1.00/yd at Walmart...I bought the whole bolt!)...love the color combo...and just LOVE that design! For the back, I used the rest of the placemat for a pocket and added a piece of the lining for detail. I "think" this will be mine...but who knows, might end up at the Farmers Market this summer with the rest of them!

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by sewdeb 13 Mar 2011

Wow, this is very pretty! Such a bargain on the lining fabric! I love every part of this! *4U

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by oaro 13 Mar 2011

I do like you project Well done

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by quilter124 11 Mar 2011

Just as cute at it can be and I love the Damask designs....just so neat but stately...

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by drcindyl 11 Mar 2011

Just gorgeous.

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by robinbird 09 Feb 2011

Such a delightful purse you've done& a cheery color too. You found a clever use for a placemat also got to love Walmart bargain fabric(don't know why they closed the fabric dept. at my store.)Thanks for sharing your project& God's blessings.:~D

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kkcogle by kkcogle 09 Feb 2011

thank you! Maybe they will start adding fabric back to your store. You should ask the next time you are shopping!

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by leenova54 09 Feb 2011

Just beautiful, and as a "bag lady" that is a full on compliment! I love it and red is my fav color too!

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kkcogle by kkcogle 09 Feb 2011

I'm glad you like it! Thanks!

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by ibutoby 08 Feb 2011

Lovely, thank you for sharing.

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kkcogle by kkcogle 08 Feb 2011

thank you!

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by mops Moderator 08 Feb 2011

It's a lovely bag and the design is great. I have somecatching up to do and am so glad I saw your bag!!

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kkcogle by kkcogle 08 Feb 2011

thanks!!

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by lulu07 08 Feb 2011

It turned out very nice, great combinations, great job!

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kkcogle by kkcogle 08 Feb 2011

thanks so much.

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by asterixsew Moderator 08 Feb 2011

This is stunning, well done and thanks for the idea. Not sure what the Superbowl is but your time was well spent making this, sorry I cant give extra flowers

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kkcogle by kkcogle 08 Feb 2011

the Superbowl is our big, final football game here in the US. Most women are very happy to finally make it to the Superbowl...because then, we know football is done for the season!

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by castelyn 08 Feb 2011

Kim this is beautiful, well done *4u Hugs yvonne

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kkcogle by kkcogle 08 Feb 2011

Thank you, Yvonne!

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by rwalden 08 Feb 2011

It's lovely. You should keep this one for yourself. Your work is excellent.

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kkcogle by kkcogle 08 Feb 2011

thanks...I'm kinda leaning that way too...I love the colors in this, it reminds me of my Kitchen & Bathroom! :)

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by lflanders 08 Feb 2011

I love this! Red is my favorite color. I would love to have one just like this! Well, almost! I am so used to having a huge bag so I can carry meds, and my bandages for my legs as well as all else I carry that I would have to take another bag for my "junk" I have to carry. I also take a bottle of water everywhere with me. My son calls me a bag lady! This design is just as pretty as any expensive boutique bag I have ever seen! You did a very professional job with this!

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kkcogle by kkcogle 08 Feb 2011

Thank you so much! You know, being called a "bag lady" really is not a BAD thing....us ladies need our bags! ha ha

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by oara 08 Feb 2011

Looks very nice you did beautiful job I love it

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kkcogle by kkcogle 08 Feb 2011

thank you...it's one of my favorites! :)

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by ramona 08 Feb 2011

Just beautiful. You did a great job! Thanks for sharing.

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kkcogle by kkcogle 08 Feb 2011

thanks so much!

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by dlonnahawkins 08 Feb 2011

We only have one or two WalMarts that still sell fabric. Most are taking them out, and I don't think that they fabric that they now have is as nice as it once was. But, it is the only place in this area that is close to go grab something. But, you did a great job with this - I ws messing with something else beside the Super Bowl Too. LOL

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kkcogle by kkcogle 08 Feb 2011

thanks! you know, the lady at Walmart who cuts fabric, told me that our Walmart was going to be getting MORE fabric in! Seems Walmart has figured out that they did wrong by eliminating the fabric dept...or downsizing it! She even told me yesterday, they were going to get the paints (fabric) back in. I bet Walmart got bombarded by ladies who were very upset with what they had done. Our store is ok...but I agree, the fabric isn't as nice as it could be...or once was.

kkcogle by kkcogle 08 Feb 2011

thanks! you know, the lady at Walmart who cuts fabric, told me that our Walmart was going to be getting MORE fabric in! Seems Walmart has figured out that they did wrong by eliminating the fabric dept...or downsizing it! She even told me yesterday, they were going to get the paints (fabric) back in. I bet Walmart got bombarded by ladies who were very upset with what they had done. Our store is ok...but I agree, the fabric isn't as nice as it could be...or once was.

kkcogle by kkcogle 08 Feb 2011

thanks! you know, the lady at Walmart who cuts fabric, told me that our Walmart was going to be getting MORE fabric in! Seems Walmart has figured out that they did wrong by eliminating the fabric dept...or downsizing it! She even told me yesterday, they were going to get the paints (fabric) back in. I bet Walmart got bombarded by ladies who were very upset with what they had done. Our store is ok...but I agree, the fabric isn't as nice as it could be...or once was.

kkcogle by kkcogle 08 Feb 2011

wow...a triple burp!

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by noah 08 Feb 2011

yes it is great @Walmart here in canada they took all the fabric out!!!(well any i ben in anyways)carolyn

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kkcogle by kkcogle 08 Feb 2011

thank you Carolyn!

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by workbecky 08 Feb 2011

Very nice. I can see why you would want to keep it but it would also be a great one to sell. You might be able to auction it to the highest bidder. lol. I will ask at Walmart about fabric. Maybe they just need to have an interest shown. JoAnns and Hancocks are just not convenient when I need something in a hurry.

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kkcogle by kkcogle 08 Feb 2011

thanks...it's going to be hard to part with, so maybe your auction idea is the best way to do it! Read what I wrote above about Walmart...maybe there is hope! The closest JoAnns is more than an hour away for me...so Walmart is much more convenient for me, too. Plus, I spend WAY too much at JoAnns! he he

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by stickmuster 08 Feb 2011

it´s wonderful, simply perfect ********

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kkcogle by kkcogle 08 Feb 2011

thank you...what a nice compliment! :)

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by rmj8939 08 Feb 2011

This is just lovely, well done.

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kkcogle by kkcogle 08 Feb 2011

thank you

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by emily16838 08 Feb 2011

I love the red ..wish our Walmart still had fabric, I love your lining fabic too!!

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kkcogle by kkcogle 08 Feb 2011

Our Walmart fabric lady, actually told me that our store is KEEPING everything - AND going to put more fabric and craft stuff back in! You should check with your store - I wonder if those Walmarts that have taken out fabric - might be putting it back in?

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by shirlener88 07 Feb 2011

Kim, time well spent - this is lovely work. *4U

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kkcogle by kkcogle 08 Feb 2011

thanks...I thought it was better than football, too!

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