La Dame au petit chien

I made this bag for a fiend who kept begging me to make her one. I peronalized it with an initial "C".
I used Lecien fabric for the back  and French General linen stripes for the inside. The modern lace was perfect for this picture.
My inspiration is from Creation Point de Croix Magazine Issue No. 18 sitched on 30 count Wilchelt natural linen. This linen is stiffer, perfect for bag making.

Lecien Antique Rose Fabric: Shabby Fabrics
French General Wovens:Homestead Hearth (which is now on sale for $6 per yard)
Ribbons: in my stash

Broderie Pouch

I saw this pattern in Creation Point de Croix Magazine Issue October/November 2012.
I used 32 count natural linen DMC #815, 816, Ecru & a tan color, can not remember the number.
I made a tassel with ribbons and lace with an initial charm for the owner and a cute red bow charm.
I love the french laundry Japanese linen I used for this project. I also used red polka dot Japanese linen. I love this also because half of the linen is red with cream dots and the other half of the linen is cream with red dots.
The biggest challenge, the zipper. I had a really hard time putting it on because of the curve of the bag. Never again.

Japanese French Laundry Linen: Seasonal Supply-Etsy Shop
Japanese Polka Dot Linen: Seasonal Supply-Etsy Shop
Initial "A" Charm: Bead Supplies-Etsy Shop  (They also have in pink, blue, white, antique silver)
Red Bow Charm: Bead Supplies-Etsy Shop
Natural linen red ribbon: Atelier Steekjes en Kruisjes
Tassel Ribbons & Lace: from my reserve

Handbag Sachet

While surfing on Pinterest I found a site that sells Victorian themed items and ran across a handbag sachet. I loved it a lot so made one. In the photo it looks more square then it really is.
I filled it with half poly-fil and lavender. I used some lace that I received from an exchange from Sylvie at Ateliers d'Antan and vintage shell buttons dyed pink from my reserve.
It smells wonderful.

The live model was found at Faeries In My Garden
They have beautiful sewing accessories cases, handbags, sachets, everything a girl could ask for. Check it out.
Mas d'Ousvan linen: Atelier Steekjes en Kruisjes

Rachel's Wallet

Christmas Gift number 1. I made one so far. A cute wallet for my step daughter for Christmas.
The model I bought from the very talented Chantal from Mamilou Creations and the wreath stitched on the front was from a magazine.
I used DMC 931 & 762. The alphabet I received from my friend.

The model was stitched on stitch band from: Atelier Steekjes en Kruisjes
Blue Mas d'Ousvan Fabric: Shabby Fabrics
"R" Initial Charm: Etsy Shop Beadsupplies
Vintage lace from reserve.

FRONT

BACK

INSIDE

Des Histoires a Broder Rouge Sac

Finally, I all finished. My biggest challenge. This bag was very difficult to put together. I had to rip the stitches over and over again to get it right.  With every bag I do, I am getting better.  One day I want to do this bag in blue but I will not construct it this way.
I am so excited it turned out well. I had one fabric in mind but decided on my favorite small red rose Yuwa linen.

I added some personal touches like a couple of antique MOP buttons and an antique Swiss lace monogram. I also made a tassel of ribbons and laces and also a pin cushion hanging from a safety pin.

Side Fabric: Moda Dot Essentials (cranberry & cream dots)
Back & Inside Fabric: Yuwa Red Rose Linen: Au Fil du Temps
Red Polka Dot Handles: Sylvie Castellano recommend a website to buy, I forget where.

Pouch Bags

As I was looking for handbag tutorials, I came across a French blog with such gorgeous handbags and tutorials. I took one of her tutorials and made these cute pouches.
I am still learning how to sew so my lace did come out crooked on both bags and the tags on the blue bag is upside down and in the tutorial she used hemp linen which is thick and I used linen, mine turned out saggy. On my second bag, I ironed on fleece to thicken just a little but not stiff.

The Tutorial is here : L'atelier de Plum de Lin (Sewing Lesson #2)

BLUE BAG:
Outer Fabric: Cabbage & Roses: AU FIL DU TEMPS
Inner Fabric: French General Wovens: Homestead Hearth
Lace & Button: Antique Stash

RED BAG:
Outer Fabric: Natural Linen
Inner Fabric: French General Wovens:  Homestead Hearth

Des Histoires Le Sac Rouge

So I am finished stitching my Des Histoires Sac. All I need to do is put it together. God help me. I have no idea what I am doing and I can not understand the directions because they are in French and when I translate it, it does not make sense all of the time.

I did add a few extras to my canvas. A few buttons and and antique lace monogram to personalize it.

I initially chose different fabric but this is what I will use. I love linen so this red rose linen will be the back and the lining of the bag to match my little rose wallet I just stitched and antique red lace I had stashed just for this project.  Wish me luck. I will need it.

My First Handbag

This is my very first handbag that was not stitched into a rectangle. My very first hard handbag.
It was challenging at first but I did it. The straps were the most difficult for me. The linen would not fold straight and I made then to wide. Next time I will do better. I added a very beautiful antique button to hold the bag closed.

I found the tutorial for this handbag here: Sewingtutes
The pretty white and linen cherub fabric & stripe fabric: Au fil du Temps
"T" Initial Lace Monogram: Etsy Shop - Lovepea
Lace I found on ebay

"T" Initial Red Cherub Bag

This bag was made for my daughter's 21st birthday. I feel so old.
I used Newport stitching fabric. Not sure of the count and DMC 815.
I love my Casa Mia cherub initials. They have so many good uses. I did however, use an antique filet. So pretty and red mother of pearl flower buttons.

Cherub heart fabric piece: Atelier Steekjes en Kruisjes
French General Red Stripe Fabric Toweling Fabric: Ebay - Vintage Mkt
Cherub Initial Grid: Casa Mia

Cherub Drawstring Handbag

This cute drawstring handbag I made with French General Toweling Fabric. It turned out great.
I used 32 count natural linen with DMC 815. Some of the ribbons are vintage and I cross stitched the heart ribbon using stitch band I bought from Atelier Skeekjes en Kruisjes. They have very small to very large stitch bands. The vintage red crochet ribbon, I bought the last 8 yards off of Etsy so I can use it for a handbag. I did add some cute charms, a vintage bone ring and made a little pincushion to use as a charm.

French General Toweling Fabric: Ebay (Vintagemkt)

Cherub Grid: Bienvenue chez Echevette

Some of the Ribbons: Atelier Steekjes en Kruisjes

My Exchange with Celine at Linen and Small Crosses

I am stitching away doing my exchange with CELINE
Here is a sneak peak of my progress.

Mini Bag of Mamilou Creations

After nearly a month stitching off and on on this project I am finally done.
I used 32 Count Lugana 1 over 1 with DMC 815 and the needlebook I used 28 Count linen 1 over 1.

This is from here: Mamilou Creations  You have to go under her sub-links to get the PDF.

Mini Bag from Mamilou

I am working on a French Cotton Girl Pinkeep and a little bag from Mamilou Creations. I am almost done.

Mamilou Creations

Explanation and Grid are  here:   http://www.mamiloucreations.com/12-categorie-1037245.html

For this pinkeep I am using 28 count linen and DMC 815.

The mini bag I am using 32 count Lugana linen and DMC 816. I have just a few more things to finish on the body then I have to construct the handle and the sides of the bag. So much detail.