Shabby Cottage Roses Handbag 

Having a background in quilting, I learned a long time ago never to throw fabric scraps away. I made this very shabby, vintage looking handbag from fabrics I stashed in my scrap drawer, primarily in the Mary Rose line. Typically I would use a firm fusible batting on my handbags but wanting this one to have a soft, almost squeezable feel, I used layers of a soft, thin quilt batting. The front is strip quilted and is accented with a delicate pink lace and a tiny little strip of off white ribbon just under the pink checked strip. The tab closure is secured by a beautiful vintage rhinestone button set in metal. The stones are perfectly clear! The back has a nice sized pocket, also strip quilted, and has another smaller, clear vintage rhinestone button. There are two inside pockets, one if which is divided for cell phone, sun glasses, keys, etc. This shabby little handbag stands 8” high, is 13” across and has a 3 ½ “ base. The straps have a 13” drop – great either hand held or over the shoulder.  Spot clean with mild detergent; dry clean when necessary.

$52