seweasy

Hi! I found this pattern in the latest issue of the Better Homes and Garden magazine "Quilts and More". The article name was "in cahoots".It was the almost perfect solution to what I was looking for, I just had to make it a little bigger. The instructions called for a 7"x 9" base for the strips to be sewn to, I made it 12x9.
My husband is going into the hospital on Sunday for heart bypass surgery. I was looking for a lightweight purse to use while he was in hospital. Its such long trek from the room to the cafeteria or just to take a walk outside. So I was needing something that I could keep my cash, a credit card and my driver license and keys in without it being a heavy "everyday" type purse.
I think this would make a great passport purse or for someone who's traveling and doesn't want to keep up with a purse. This bag hangs over one shoulder and across the body. So its a hands' free purse and yet the items are securely in the purse because of the zipper.
I used a wallet pattern from about.com and the small bag from http://obsessivleystitching.blogspot.com. The original bag was made from a potholder, I used her zipper instructions but layered fusible batting and two layers of coordinating fabrics.
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and a great start for Christmas Take care, Chris

bj

Too Cute! :D

clem55

that is really cute and a good idea

Ditter43

How cute is that? It should work great for your purpose!
I wish your DH the best for his surgery. Let us know! :D

lalaland

Wow, you did a great job and I love the coordinating fabrics. You and your DH will be in our thoughts and prayers.

IrishNY

Good luck to your DH and take care of you too!

AngieS

Those are very cute!!! :thumbup:

quiltinggirl

This is very cute and I love the colors! Great job! :)

amma

I really like the purse and accessories! :D:D:D

belmer

Very cute Idea!