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Category: Purses

On a Roll Now with Another Bag
Bags · Purses · Sewing

On a Roll Now with Another Bag

March 26, 2010March 11, 2014 Aleeah McGinnis1 Comment

Making bags, for me, is like eating potato chips for most people. You can't stop at just one. And this week has been not different. After the hoodie project was finished and blogged, I couldn't stop. Next came the recycled jean bag that can be called nothing but "Hot Lips".Jeans are the main staple of… Continue reading On a Roll Now with Another Bag

Brilliant idea!
Bags · Purses · Sewing

Brilliant idea!

March 24, 2010March 11, 2014 Aleeah McGinnis2 Comments

At long last, the dark days of winter are over. I worked so much with my hands for the holidays that I had to take a break for a while, but I am now back and have tons of ideas and supplies. Even though I was not crafting, I was still shopping and creating in… Continue reading Brilliant idea!

Indonesian Batik Sack
Bags · Purses · Sewing

Indonesian Batik Sack

December 15, 2009March 11, 2014 Aleeah McGinnis2 Comments

I finally reached a decision on what to do with the treasured yard of green Indonesian Batik purchased from Batiks By Design at the Paducah AQS show. After much deliberation and study, I chose a bag pattern borrowed from my mother. It was a "fat quarter friendly" pattern purchased, but never used, from several years… Continue reading Indonesian Batik Sack

Crash and Burn
Purses · Sewing

Crash and Burn

August 10, 2009March 11, 2014 Aleeah McGinnis1 Comment

I had to take a break from the sewing machine to direct Vacation Bible School. Now that is over and its time to get back to hobbies! I love the purse pocket and the pursekets design idea. I bought a pattern at the last Quilt Show....spent hours making myself one.....love it, love it, love it.… Continue reading Crash and Burn

Neon Forest Patch Bag
Bags · Purses · Quilting · Sewing

Neon Forest Patch Bag

June 30, 2009March 11, 2014 Aleeah McGinnisLeave a comment

Here is the Patch Me If You Can bag from Tammy Tadd Designs.......modified! I took 3 inches out of the body width of the bag. An 18 1/2" wide bag is just too big for me. And of course, I use prequilted fabric for the exterior, not patchwork. I like several of the design elements… Continue reading Neon Forest Patch Bag

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