decisions, decisions...

here you go -

please choose your top two and let me know... 

 a CUTE twill!

 all cotton

 all cotton

all cotton

sturdy canvas

all cotton

so, if you leave a comment, it counts as an entry 

for the finished purse :)

if you left a comment on this post,

you already have one entry to your name ;)

congratulations!

Your vote counts!

I have had a tough time finding fabric for the next purse, so I decided to pull some out of my stash and let you decide.  Choose your top three favorites from below and then we will vote from those top three.  Voting will end next Wednesday, March 10th and  then we'll choose from the top three. 

Thanks for your help!   
 p.s.  I'll post the winner of purse #2 later today!

#2...

Here it is... strapless at the moment.
How long do you like your strap? I know a couple of you said you like the option of wearing it across the body - so like how long is that for you in inches?

I do love this fabric!

Two pockets on one side (inside)... 

You can't tell, but there are two spots to hold pens...

And yes, my first zipper! 

You would have thought I won a gold medal the way I showed it to all my family. 

I think Jacob (mr. 14 year old) was like, 

 "Okaaaayyyy?????"

Yes - so now I can sew an inside zipper. 

I know one for the main body of the bag will be my challenge on the next prototype.

'D' rings for your wearing convenience. 

I also still need to add a magnetic snap. 

Nope - no zipper this time, but a snap I will do.

And "duh", I forgot to take a picture, but there is a pocket for a cell phone under on of the 'D' rings on the side...
It measures roughly 15" x 12".
Again - I need you comments and suggestions. 
Same as last time, a comment and you are in to win this.
Have a lovely sunshiny day!

Coming Next...

Thanks for all your suggestions. Here's the fabric 

for the next prototype.
Bright and full of SPRING! 

I am SO ready for Spring. 

I'll draw a winner tomorrow for the 1st purse...

The Ultimate Purse Project

I need your help... yes - AGAIN!!!!  

(Don't you just hate needy friends!)

I want to create the ultimate purse - for a busy woman... and am in need of your suggestions, critiquing and general good advice.  (You're so good at that!)

Sooooo, here goes.  I have started with this purse as a starting point (tutorial I used found here).

This is my first effort...

In return for all your wonderful advice, you will be entered in a giveaway for the purse you see above (made with Amy Butler fabric on the inside and a tan flannel on the inside).

I like it, but already know it is too small and doesn't have enough inside compartments.  I am not crazy about the strap meeting in the middle on the top.  I have considered "D" rings - again, any suggestions you have will be greatly appreciated.  From your suggestions, I will make another "prototype", which I 'm sure will not be the ultimate purse yet - so more comments and suggestions, and another giveaway... till finally and hopefully I will have an ultimate purse to make and then sell on Etsy :)

So - suggest away and tell your friends - so they can suggest away.