Wednesday, 26 February 2014

It's sew me . . .




here's one someone made earlier to serve as our inspiration

I've been dying to give this a try for ages, so last Saturday I spent the morning doing the "Pretty Little Clasp Purse" workshop at Sew Me Something in sunny Stratford upon Avon. 




  Most patiently and ably taught by Rachel, and kept company by Sarah & Heather and some other lovely crafty peeps: 
we cut, 
we sewed, 
we embellished, 
we sewed some more,
 and we glued.  
And it was so much fun. 


 

 Oh, and did I mention there was cake ? 
 (Thanks Rachel, it was dee-licious)

And at the end, we lined up all our pretty little purses with pride . . .




Each one quite unique yet equally pretty.

 

  Here's my little make - I decided not to embellish it as I just love the fabric as it is, but I'm definitely going to be making a few more and hopefully be a wee bit more creative with the next one.


Just a perfect way to spend a Saturday morning, don't you think ?

Hope you're having a lovely week,
'til next time
xoxo




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40 comments:

  1. gillyflower26 February 2014 at 16:57

    It's lovely Gilly! I do like that gorgeous fabric you choose, and the weokshop looked great fun.
    Look forward to seeing more of these pretty purses, they would make great presents wouldn't they?
    Gill xx

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  2. justpootling26 February 2014 at 17:09

    A perfect day out in my book !
    Kate x

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  3. Ellie Foster26 February 2014 at 17:18

    Dear gilly
    Looks like a great way to spend a Saturday. Congratulations on your purse - really pretty.
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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  4. Anonymous26 February 2014 at 17:18

    That's so pretty! :)

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  5. Helen Philipps26 February 2014 at 17:26

    It's gorgeous, Gilly! As you rightly say, sometimes no extra embellishment is needed when the fabric is this lovely :) Your crafty Saturday looks like fun!
    Helen xx

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  6. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~26 February 2014 at 17:34

    They are all sooo cute!! Love your cute purse too!! :) Yum...that cake looks delish!! Perfect way to spend a Saturday, I agree! xo Holly

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  7. Irene26 February 2014 at 17:53

    It'sabslutely gorgeous, what a brilliant course to go on.
    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  8. Crafty in the Med26 February 2014 at 18:47

    Brilliant Gilly! They have turned out really nice indeed! I wish my effort was as nice. I bought a sew on fame and dear me it was awkward to sew and I thought it looked scruffy i the end! These do not look scruffy!!

    Yum! Yum! cakes hope it was as scrumptious as it looks!!

    keep well

    Amanda x

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  9. Anonymous26 February 2014 at 18:53

    It looks like you had lots of fun, and your purse is very pretty!

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  10. Jay26 February 2014 at 18:56

    Such a pretty purse, what a lovely way to spend a day, and there was cake!

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  11. Christine M26 February 2014 at 19:26

    Those purses are just lovely. Definitely sounds like a great way to spend a morning.

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  12. Anne26 February 2014 at 20:11

    All that and cake? Definitely a great way to spend a Saturday! :oD

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  13. Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird Quilting26 February 2014 at 20:45

    Now that is the perfect way to spend a Saturday and all of the purses turned out just lovely.

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  14. kervei26 February 2014 at 21:21

    That is soooo cute!! I have to try this some time.... Once, I saw this shoulderbag, shaped like a purse, with clasp and all... It was so pretty and
    I couln't forget about it. One day, I shall make myself a bag like that!! (They are sold out)

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  15. Clare26 February 2014 at 22:02

    Gilly it gorgeous you pick such wonderful fabric
    Clare xx

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  16. greenthumb26 February 2014 at 22:22

    So pretty you did a great job.

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  17. Bev26 February 2014 at 23:29

    This is not right....look at that food! There are no cubby women in that group! I am suspicious...hummmm! XO

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  18. Joy27 February 2014 at 00:27

    How wonderful Gilly - I love your Japanesey-look material; they're all beautiful! What a lovely thing to do on a Saturday morn, and boy, does that cake look yummy! Hugs, Joy xo

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  19. Cat27 February 2014 at 02:50

    Love it - love the colouring

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  20. Jo27 February 2014 at 08:31

    They all look wonderful - what a great way to relax at the weekend. You are paired with Chrissie from Chrissie Crafts for the Spring swap. Jo xx

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  21. Tracy Welham27 February 2014 at 09:44

    These are fab! Your fabric choice is super.x

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  22. Kay27 February 2014 at 10:47

    Gorgeous!! This was my favourite from the photos as Ioved the fabric, so glad it was yours.

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  23. Wendy27 February 2014 at 11:29

    Well done, it looks great! It's not so hard is it? The only difficulty I have is lining up the clasp properly and not getting glue everywhere!

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  24. Kim27 February 2014 at 11:56

    Yes indeedy, the most perfect way to spend a Saturday morning, stitching with lovely ladies, eating the odd piece of cake.....looks as if there was much fun to be had. Love your little purse....the fabric is gorgeous and the lining is a perfect fit!!

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  25. Deborah27 February 2014 at 14:26

    I've made a few of these and they are so fun! Yours is lovely! And that cake looks amazing!

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  26. Gilly Tee27 February 2014 at 17:59

    Some lovely fabrics there.
    Gillx

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  27. Meredith27 February 2014 at 18:32

    They are all so wonderful, it looks like you had a wonderful time.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  28. Unknown27 February 2014 at 20:36

    Oh I do love a good workshop, so much fun sharing crafty time with friends - and it looks like you had a brilliant time! Wonderful little purse, you have great taste in fabric, m'dear! :-) Chrissie x

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  29. Annie Cholewa27 February 2014 at 21:59

    I do think, absolutely ... I'm hopeless at sticking in the clasps, a workshop like this is just what I need. And your purse is so pretty :)

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  30. Ashley cramp28 February 2014 at 09:28

    Sew perfect and sew sew pretty...sorry to overdo the puns but I do love 'em.....d x

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  31. Unknown28 February 2014 at 11:06

    Sounds like the perfect day Gilly! All the purses are lovely!

    Happy weekend,
    Sarah xox

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  32. Hazel28 February 2014 at 14:33

    Gilly it's gorgeous! I love a pretty coin purse! Hazel x

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  33. Gracie Saylor28 February 2014 at 18:12

    I am cheering for your efforts as well, Gilly! Your coin purse is pretty and practical. I fuss about how to manage coins when they are given to me [my grandie girls think I hide them around the house so they can find them to put in their piggie banks :) ] It is great that you had fun with others making yours, and that cake.....had to be yummy! xx

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  34. Unknown28 February 2014 at 20:57

    Hello Lovely Gilly, I must admit that I have always wanted to make one of these purses as they are just so gorgeous. I adore yours Gilly, the colour and design are so classy and so you. Well done you, have a fantastic weekend Gilly, sending you lots of loves and hugs
    Dorothy
    :-)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  35. the linen cloud28 February 2014 at 21:58

    So pretty ... they would make gorgeous little gifts ... that's Crimbo sorted for this year ;) ... Bee xx

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  36. Hannapat1 March 2014 at 17:51

    Oh this is so pretty Gilly and I love the fabric you chose, it certainly doesn't need any further frills, its pretty just as is. It seems like a fun day out, one I would most certainly enjoy! xoxo

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  37. tlcukjourney2 March 2014 at 16:22

    I love the purse!!!
    So precious! My daughter would love to make one of those!!
    I hope you have a phenomenal week!
    Don't you leave for Holiday soon?
    Much love,
    Tammy x

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  38. Sew Hungryhippie2 March 2014 at 22:39

    Such a lovely get together-sewing, cake, friends, SUAvon--....bliss. Gorgeous purses and the bunny too. Have a great week. xx

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  39. A little happy place3 March 2014 at 17:00

    Sorry Gilly, I am so behind reading my favourite blogs this week!! I love your purse and yes the most perfect way to spend a morning!! Have a lovely week, Sarah xo

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  40. haggiz4 March 2014 at 07:27

    I love the fabric you chose for your purse and the lining matches so well. Isn't it great that whenever you do any kind of crafty class there is always cake! Julie x

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