Making the Reversible Margaret

THIS...is what I am talking about:

The Buddha Called.

A custom order flew in from the ethers when I sported my Sacred Heart Margaret last month. Here are some pics during the process this weekend. Thank God for 3 days off! There are four pieces to this purse; 8 total with inside lining. The matte board is for the bottom reinforcement.

Patterns made of cardboard. This is vintage paisley fabric from the 1970's.

Pieces cut. The white oilcloth is underneath.

My chicle pattern square. I came up with this a long time ago, just playing around with scrap oilcloth.

Buddha. He does have a happy smile on his face. I decided to add a lotus shape behind his head.

Buddha, pre-batting.

Looking good!

Signed and finished.

Next?!

She Came Out of the Closet

Early Century Dos Chicas circa 2007--Little sweet purse made an appearance out in the world today for the first time in god-knows-when. She was warmly receipted.

A custom order came out of the venture! Huzzah! or however you spell it... :)

Shoulder purse with Sacred Heart

'cause that Catholic stuff is still in me. 

Close-up

The Hamms will love her Buddha. What am I talking about??