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cathy

Where did this spare time come from?

Sunday, November 19, 2006

I went to the craft store to buy wool felt yesterday, thinking that I would like to make handmade slippers for the boys, but they didn't sell it. Rather than leave empty-handed (can't have that!) I bought the supplies to make this purse, which I did while the oldest two (:) were at the Christmas Parade last night. It was a hard thing to take a proper photo of, actually.
I had a hard time choosing the colours, but now that I've made one I want to make some more. I have no idea who I am making these for. Perhaps I'll start an etsy shop?

What would one charge for a hand-embroidered dish towel? Priceless, I know.

This entry was posted on Sunday, November 19, 2006 at 9:49 AM. You can skip to the end and leave a response.

  1. Blogger Carole Burant said:
    10:48 AM  

    Oh Cathy, the purse is just adorable!! What a great job you did with it and I love the material and colours!! I've tried my hand at sewing but it's just not my forte...that's why I admire people who can:-) The embroidered dishtowels are beautiful too!!! xox

  1. Blogger Cathy said:
    10:52 AM  

    Thank you, Pea!
    Tell me what your favourite colour combination would be!
    (love the new Christmassy photo :)

  1. Blogger Stephanie said:
    11:05 AM  

    Ohhhhh - those are excellent! You made those just last night?

  1. Blogger Cathy said:
    3:50 PM  

    Steph;
    I made the purse last night; I've been working on the dish towels periodically through the week.

  1. Blogger Stephanie said:
    6:19 PM  

    You are so talented!! I'm still stuck on embroidering my stuffed cat's face. :)

  1. Blogger Eric said:
    6:44 PM  

    You should make a plaid one, (I like plaid) and then go the Monica Lewinsky route, and do it for a living.

    Or you could go into business with Steph and start a whole line!

  1. Blogger holy chaos said:
    9:11 PM  

    Wow, i am so impressed! the purse is so cute. i still have cloth finget towels from 15 years ago(no joke) that i was going to cross stitch and give as presents! lol maybe i should just buy some from you!

  1. Blogger Trundling Grunt said:
    9:30 PM  

    Dunno about the time, but I'm impressed by the skill and handiwork. Very cool.

  1. Anonymous Anonymous said:
    9:54 PM  

    I've been looking for a new purse for almost a year. Today we were just window shopping and of course now that I have no money guess what I find the perfect purse. My daughter just couldn't comprehend me charging a purse when I have been complaining that I can't buy groceries. O'well maybe next time.

  1. Blogger missbhavens said:
    10:42 PM  

    The purse is adorable! You're so crafty! I always wanted to be crafty, but I lack the skills! As for the towels, in NYC you could totally get $15-20 apiece for them, I think.

  1. Blogger Meow (aka Connie) said:
    10:43 PM  

    The purse is wonderful, Cathy, the colours are just perfect together.
    The embroidered towels are also so cute ... where do you find the time ??
    Have a great week.
    Take care, Meow

  1. Blogger Cathy said:
    10:52 PM  

    Stephanie;
    Send me your cat and I'll fix it for you; free of charge!

    Eric;
    I'll make a plaid one for you; in a Nova Scotia tartan ;)

    Holychaos;
    The dish towels were $1 from the dollar store; the embroidery spruces them up...

    Grunt;
    Thank you; I didn't blog last evening (that must be where I found the time..)

    Day;
    Things will get brighter; and there will always be another purse...

    MissB;
    $15/$20???!!! I am quiting my job in academia and moving to NYC to sell tea towels on the street corner. (I only paid $1 for them before I emrbroidered on them).

    Meow;
    I wish I had more time...I have too many interests; I wish I didn't need to sleep!

  1. Blogger x said:
    2:32 AM  

    i love, love, love the purse! you are so good with your hands.
    Do start a shop! xxx

  1. Blogger Will said:
    3:53 AM  

    Cathy,
    Is there any end to your talents ? LOL, I think we should have a TV syndication. They could film it from your house for CBC.

    Canadian Cathy's Creative Craft Crib.

  1. Blogger Cathy said:
    8:39 AM  

    Chloe;
    I will make you one...what colour would you like?...I think I might actually start a shop as well, but then again where would I find the time to make more things !?...

    Ben;
    You crack me up...I have many other talents that you all don't know about.....I think we should host a blog talent show; hmmm...

    Connie;
    You are so sweet; I would make one for you as well (you don't need to buy one; what colour scheme would you like?)...I think I actually might set up a little shop, though.

  1. Blogger Pat Paulk said:
    8:45 AM  

    I envy your ability to make things with your hands. Mine thing they were just made for feeding my face. Well done Cathy!!

  1. Blogger Devil Mood said:
    11:36 AM  

    The thing with crafts is that people don't always appreciate the work behind it. I understand that it seems silly to buy something for a price when you can get the same Made in China for much less but...things are starting to change, I think.
    I really like the interior on your purse, it's lovely. :)

  1. Blogger Eric said:
    5:00 PM  

    That would be sweet, except I don't think I would be carrying it around out in public. There's a little stigma out there concerning guys and purses. ^_-

  1. Blogger Cisco said:
    5:44 PM  

    Great stuff.
    $12.00 for the towels (pair)

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