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Sewing and Such

The purse organizers are supposed to make it easy to swap out bags.  I made this one because I just got tired of everything rolling around in my cloth bag.  This helps.

Our haunting of the thrift stores has slowed down considerably.  I did find about six yards of this denim material for $1.99 though.  How could I walk away?  I made a couple of pillow covers and decorated them with felt.  I have plenty of material left over, but no plans for it yet.

I am giving this bottle of Florida wine as a thank-you gift to the friends who were instrumental in our finding our winter home--ribbon (which I just noticed I have to trim), shells, and beads wrap it up.

If idle hands are the devil's workshop, I think I must be dancing with angels lately.
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  1. Linda ReederFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    fun projects!

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  2. TaborFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Decorating a new home is a great motivator for such activities. YOu are really having fun and created some lovely items.

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  3. laveta'splaceFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    You are just so crafty.

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  4. LindaFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    I believe your new home has given you new energy. It is so much fun when that happens. Keep us informed.

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  5. BarbFebruary 21, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    I need you to move closer to me and be my personal assistant!

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  6. Arkansas PattiFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Sixty years ago, my mom tried to get a patent on that purse swapping thingy. It had all ready been invented which happened to all her inventions. It really brought back nice memories to see one. Thanks.

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  7. MargaretFebruary 21, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Love the purse idea. But no shells? I guess they might make the pillows a bit less comfy.

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  8. Muffy's MarksFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Wow, your creative side is really coming out. Love the wine bottle idea. Lucky find .. all that denim. I would turn it into a skirt for one of my grands with some pink lace.

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  9. Susan AdcoxFebruary 22, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    Love the pillows, and I love that you do all of this so frugally.

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