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    Old 01-12-2011, 05:36 AM
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    Well, since I was asked again to make a couple of small handbags for 2 little girls I thought I'd also share with you that before being hooked on quilting and really getting drugged on all those patterns, materials, etc. I had fun making handbags out of scrap upholstery material (sample pieces). Here are a few...
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    Old 01-12-2011, 05:43 AM
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    very pretty.
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    Old 01-12-2011, 05:44 AM
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    Very cute. Did you use a pattern or just whip it up yourself?
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    Old 01-12-2011, 05:46 AM
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    All very cute. I am especially partial to the kittens.
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    Old 01-12-2011, 05:53 AM
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    Originally Posted by qwkslver
    Very cute. Did you use a pattern or just whip it up yourself?
    Just whip it up myself ;)
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    Old 01-12-2011, 05:55 AM
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    Originally Posted by mammab
    All very cute. I am especially partial to the kittens.
    I did find some of that material in a shop so I bought some more and made a few more bags as there were other friends partial to kittens too.... :-D
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    Old 01-12-2011, 05:56 AM
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    These are very creative. The fabrics are great. Yeah girl.
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    Old 01-12-2011, 06:14 AM
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    I like all of your bags here and on the other post. I especially like the red and silver one. You use the most interesting and unique straps. I like the one with the rope/cord on the other post.
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    Old 01-12-2011, 06:20 AM
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    All my bags have a little pouch sewn inside for little bits and pieces, sometimes a narrow one too for a pen and most of them have a pouch which holds a cell phone.
    Oh and I forgot to say, they are all lined :D
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    WOW- Love them.
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