Grandma's California Purse

Grandma B is taking a trip to California and wanted a purse that would suit her travel needs. I started with the pattern for the Paisley D-Ring Bag on Craftster but quilted the outside and added more pockets to the inside. I also took a stab at a zippered wallet - good idea but needs some refinement.

She picked out the cute fabric and I stitched it up. We are both pleased with the way it came out.

Purse Dilemma

I thought I had a great idea for a purse. I found some fabric that I loved on the remnant rack at the local fabric store and bought some corduroy to go along with it. I could envision the shape and basic styling I was looking for, it was a cross between two purses (Jordy and Twit Two) I found on Craftster plus the Amy Butler Frenchy bag.

So I cut out the pattern pieces and started to sew. I used Pellon Peltex 72 to give it lots of stability. I thought I had a winner but here it is without the handles or lining sewn in and I don't like it. It's huge and not what I really wanted. I'm not sure if it is salvage-able or not. I think I will let it sit for a few days and see how I feel.