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   Crazy K | Jun 06, 2007 05:54am | #1

   Wow!  Beautiful bags!  Thanks for sharing the photos!!  I may have to check out that pattern.  It sounds awesome with all the pockets!

   Kay

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   VKStitcher | Jun 06, 2007 06:30pm | #3

   Thanks!  It was easy to make, basically just rectangles sewn together.  I've also used Lazy Girl Designs purse patterns, but I like this one better.

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   jatman | Jun 06, 2007 08:57am | #2

   Those are both wonderful!  Nice job!  Thank you for sharing your pics!

   JT

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   VKStitcher | Jun 06, 2007 06:32pm | #4

   Thanks for your compliments.  I'm enjoying my new purse!

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   solosmocker | Jun 06, 2007 06:40pm | #5

   These are great. Nothing classier than a monogram!

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   VKStitcher | Jun 06, 2007 07:04pm | #7

   Thanks!  I got an embroidery machine a little over a year ago, and I also purchased Monogram Wizard Plus software.  The software was a bit pricey, but I've used it a lot on purses, pillows, and towels.  I'm having fun with it!

   P.S.--I see that you're in the Adirondacks.  My husband grew up in Utica/New Hartford and still has family there.  In fact, we'll be vacationing in Lake Placid and Schroon Lake next month!  Beautiful place in the summer, but the winters are too cold and white for me (I'm a native NC girl!)

   Edited 6/6/2007 12:17 pm ET by VKStitcher

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   fabricholic | Jun 06, 2007 07:02pm | #6

   The purse and the bag are beautiful. Who wouldn't love the make-up bag. Thanks for posting the pictures.

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   VKStitcher | Jun 06, 2007 07:07pm | #8

   Thanks for your compliments.  Julianne is somewhat of a glamour girl, so I hope she enjoys the makeup bag.

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   MaryinColorado | Jun 07, 2007 06:51am | #9

   Very nice!  I really like the lettering and the monogram!  Mary

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   VKStitcher | Jun 07, 2007 05:09pm | #10

   Thanks!  I'm having fun with my embroidery machine.

    

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   stilltheone | Jun 09, 2007 12:13am | #11

   Those look fabulous. Thanks for sharing. I just found this site and it's great.

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   VKStitcher | Jun 09, 2007 07:54pm | #12

   Thanks for your compliments.  And welcome aboard!

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   stilltheone | Jun 10, 2007 06:57am | #13

   Thanks for the great welcome! I'm always thrilled to read and discuss sewing, which I reallllllly love.

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   Desiderata | Jun 30, 2007 02:33pm | #14

   Wow, fabulous bags. I love the colours you chose to constrast. Where did you buy the black/main fabric?

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   VKStitcher | Jun 30, 2007 04:41pm | #15

   Thanks for your compliments!  I lucked out and found the black fabric at Joann's.  It's just plain old trigger cloth, but I did fuse Decor Bond to it to give more body to the purse.  That's what the pattern called for, and I think it works well.  For Julianne's makeup bag, I used just the trigger cloth with a cotton fabric lining.

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   sharpat | Jul 01, 2007 11:35am | #16

   The bags are lovely. Your cousin should love the make up case. Personalization makes all the difference. I can imagine it being shown off to many. I too have an embroidery machine and love it.

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   VKStitcher | Jul 01, 2007 08:03pm | #17

   Thank you.  Julianne was thrilled when she opened her gift--and you can tell when teenagers aren't sincere with their comments!  In fact, she missed the check we had put in the card, she was so excited about the makeup bag!  [But she found it, as it has been cashed  :-D ]