Dragon Purse Finished! by LEE Needlepoint

Dragon

hand-painted canvas by LEE

stitched by Summer Truswell 2014-2015

Stitched in Impressions (a silk / wool blend), Trebizond (silk) and Kreinik metallic (synthetic) thread in basketweave.  The facial hairs? are wrapped backstitch.

I love this purse!  It's a good size - about 14" deep. It is made out of red leather.  Also from LEE.

Some comments from facebook:

Dana D. -  Love this!!!

Anne Marie C. - Gorgeous! Love it with the red purse!

Louise S. - He is gorgeous!!

Dianne M. - Oh wow

Cecilia R. - Dragons are a favorite theme of mine and it looks great on the purse.

Cindy H. - Fantastic!

Sally C. - Fab! and how!

Carolyn S. - I have the same purse and love it. Just don't fill it too full. Unfortunately I did and the lining split.

Sherry E. - Awesome!!

Cynthia B. - Great work

Mary Ellen P. - Fantabulous!!!

New Design - Charisma

"Charisma"

Strikingly elegant in its simplicity, Charisma is a lesson in goldwork – albeit stitched in silver. A variety of real and synthetic metal threads are used in this stunning piece. The design size can be adjusted to fit your desired finishing. The purse model design measures 6” x 2.75”. The mini design measures 2” square and may be completed as a test square prior to stitching the larger design.

Available in two formats:  

Instant download: 

http://www.lulu.com/product/ebook/charisma---a-lesson-in-goldwork/13220179

Full color paper booklet:

http://www.lulu.com/product/brochure/charisma---a-lesson-in-goldwork---print/13220553

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Silver Simplicity Purse

A canvaswork design is finished into a clutch purse.  The purse in finished in grey suede fabric with a grey silk lining and interior pocket.  Leftover threads from the design were used to create the custom twisted cording trim.  Silver Simplicity design by Rachel Atkinson.  

Melissa Shirley Lantern Purse

These two square needlework designs were just shy of fitting perfectly onto the panels of this Lantern purse. Matching silk dupioni fabric was added to make them large enough to fit the space. The were lined with matching silk dupioni and interlined with a thin plastic template for shaping and batting for a slight amount of padding. The panels were then hand stitched to the purse to form pockets. The Melissa Shirley designs were stitched by Jane Wood as a donation for the ANG Auction in Indian Wells Seminar 2008.

Evening purse

This needlepoint design has an appliquéd ribbon band at the top of the bag.  There is a zippered opening, as well as a decorative cording opening, and a satin corded strap.  The bag is lined with black fabric.

Elizabeth Turner Purse

This needlepoint design is finished into a large tote purse.  It is finished with a fine-wale purple corduroy fabric with a firm liner and hard base.  There are metal feet on the base of the bag and the bag stands by itself.  The interior of the bag has both a zippered and open pockets to hold needlework tools.  The removable strap is pink leather.  Design by Elizabeth Turner

Bits and pieces...

I've been getting projects completed the last few days. We replaced four of the rotted fence panels on the back fence and hung three mounted baskets on them. I planted some hostas, ferns, a vine maple and a small magnolia tree. I did get out to Flower World a couple weeks ago and picked up the basket starts so I'll do all my pots sometime in the next couple of weeks.

Today I framed Twister. I bought the mats and the frame from Cascade Frames in Mercer Island so I just had to lace it and put it in the frame. It took forever though! I really don't like to do framing but now it's completed. :-)

I also sewed two more little Pick-Me-Ups...

Fabric layered bottom with a cute twisted cording trim. Hand-beaded button accents.

Lavender and white blend with a beautiful woven ribbon.

A few more purses...

I think I'm going to call these Pick-Me-Ups. They're fun to make, fun to pick out materials, and fun to buy. I actually sit there smiling as I'm sewing them. :)

Crisp linen with a lime green interior. Trimmed with multi-colored bead trim and printed red ribbon. Natural wood handles with red silk accent.

Deep orange is accented with dogs wearing sweaters to match. Amber beads complement the amber handle.

Teal blue is harmonized with a woven ribbon in teal, purple, and black. Accented with round beads and a black leather strap. 

A lovely ribbon of grey, black and pink really shines with the paillette and bead trim. Fun pink handles. Almost to shiny to photograph! 

Three more purses...

I sewed three more purses this weekend. I started a fourth purse but still need to attach the handle on that one.




This one is a darker olive green. The ribbon trim is woven and beautifully shaded. The handle is made of natural fiber. Beaded trim is made of shells and small glass seed beads. 



Darker lime green with glass bead trim. Satin zebra print ribbon, black velvet ribbon, and zebra print handles. Very fun!

Two more purses...

My friend Crystal saw the lime green purse and really wanted one of her own... so that one belongs to her now. :) She also wanted to make some for her mom and mother-in-law for upcoming mother's day. She has never sewn before so we did a basic sewing lesson in which we made two purses and plan on making a few more.

This one is teal blue with purple and pink beads. The trims are so gorgeous! The ribbon is ruched in the center and woven on the edges. We used purple silk dupioni to attach the black handles. It's very striking.



This purse is printed cotton with a solid lining. The woven ribbon is layered over the bead trim. There are little green beads over the pink buttons.



Yay Crystal! You weren't interested in quilting, sewing clothes, sewing curtains, pillows, cross-stitch or needlepoint. But I got you with purses!!! :-)

I just love lime green...

I love lime green, especially with black! I'm planning on making several more of these tomorrow with a friend. She wants one for herself, and then one for her mother and mother-in-law. Very fun. :-)

The ribbon on the handle loops is layered and hand beaded, as is the button.