I'm trying to get back into my studio-a taunting task since my bunny has been wreaking havoc in there lately. So this weekend I ventured in, hoping to make some purses to post for sale. A few years ago I got a ton of vintage fabrics, some recycled, that needed to be backed or quilted to lend them the stability some 30 odd years of wear had robbed. The developement of the Bitch Bag was a perfect project for them with some minor alterations.
Working with recycled vintage fabrics means getting creative. Fabrics may have to be pieced to make enough yardage for a project, which has its only little problem. Vintage fabrics can use tonal values or colors that can be hard to match. In these cases I had two panels that related well and just enough odds and ends to finish two bags. I only had to substitute one modern fabric (for the lining on the mushroom purse).
I am about ready for quilting on these two but first I have to decide what they will say. As cliche as it is the kitten panel may be perfect for "Pussy" but nothing comes to mind for the mushrooms. Progress is moving along as long as I can keep all the stray hair off my projects. If not from the dang bunny then from other furry projects like this Flying Pig/Yorkie I made a few months ago :)
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