Purse Diary: Done!


I'm glad I managed to finish the purse before the end of the summer! I have to say, I think it turned out pretty well. The bright colors are uplifting to me now, and I have hopes of carrying this purse into the fall. And because to the button-on cover, I can change it again for another look later on. :) Thanks for those of you who were following my little project: it's wonderful to be able to chalk it up as: done!


Comments

Melanie Bettinelli said…
Wow! Very cute. I'm impressed. I want one. :)
8:04 PM
Unknown said…
The purse turned out great, Regina. I love it!!
9:16 PM
Sarah - Kala said…
It's lovely!!
1:54 PM
Hummingbirder said…
Congratulations! I love the colors for the purse. Liberty of London fabric is so gorgeous!
8:41 AM
Kristyn Hall said…
Very pretty, Regina! I love the colors! Do you have the special grace of a 36-hour day? ;o) My sewing projects are done in ten-minute increments... it's no wonder I can't get much sewing done!
8:19 AM
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