Martha Pullen's PBS show

I was watching Martha Pullen's PBS show and saw Linda McGehee make this awsome little bag.
http://www.ghees.com/html/handbag_patterns.html 


Quick Zip Bags (#3409) Duration: 29:00 CC DVI TVG



Constructing a small zippered clutch; Sew Quick, Sew Easy messenger bag; And Sew On segment on converting a shorts pattern to make skorts; Hand embroidered shell stitch. Guests:, Linda McGehee, Kari Mecca, Wendy Schoen.


I knew the moment I saw it I had to try it.
I didn't have any zippers and really didn't want to buy them so I just made it without.

It's a long bag for when you don't want to carry the big purse.

It has three pockets.

Made the second bag a little bigger

Pockets are a bit wider. Sis suggested a change purse that matched.



Wish my embroidery machine was working for the front of this one.



Two new purses

This is the inspiration for my two other purses. This was made out of a girls jean skirt all ready decorated with the patchwork.

I was asked to make two purses just like the one I'd made.



My friend Suzie gave me boxes and boxes of great material and I pulled out this denim and the corduroy from those boxes. This is a pocket divided down the middle.



I did a blanket stitch around all the patches.

I added a few more pockets.

I always need more pockets.

I really enjoyed picking out the colors and sizes of the squares.

I put in one large pocket inside and divided it.

More pockets on the second purse.

I made the straps long but they could be knotted for smaller people.

I had a lot of fun doing these. I just cut them out free hand.

Hope you enjoy the purses Suzie!