an old paper-pieced block cut to about 13" square |
stitched to a 13" piece of flannel, turned inside out and folded into envelope shape |
front of bag--a little off center because I wanted to highlight the flower |
think I will add this little headless doll to the flap that I made a long while ago |
back of envelope bag |
18 comments:
I have seen this done with a lace edged handkerchief. It's such an effective technique and this one looks lovely with the all over pattern.
Hi, deanna! Thank you for visiting my blog and making me know that my identity may not be very clear... By the way, my name is Montse...
I've been following your blog for some time, but I rarely comment (I have to change it).
Nice bag! The design of the block fits the shape perfectly!
This is so exciting! I feel like you must of when you started us all hanging hearts in trees.... This works so beautifully with this block; the blue darts look like a spray of flowers falling down the back. Just beautiful. Wendy.
thanks, karen. i'll have to try it with hankies. i have lots of old ones.
hi Montse. nice to finally know your name and thanks for your comment.
yes, Wendy, you sure have started something here. can't wait to make some more.
Deanna, this is just wonderful! I lovelovelove the doll . . .
thank you. the body was all hand stitched and then i stitched the clothes right onto the body.
I like the envelope bag and might dig out some ophan blocks and make one. Thanks Deanna - hugs Nat
can't wait to see what you come up with, Nat.
ingenious, but the headless doll scares me...k.
Elegant...
thank you all for your comments. the headless mannequins were seen in lots of storefronts in NY to display the latest fashion. this was to be part of a NYC fashion quilt that never got finished.
i love the doll....................
XXXm
Aaaah Deanna, beautiful envelope!
The back: just like Bluebells!!!
(not in bloom yet, that will still take some time....)
What a cracking idea! Works fab with your quilt piece too.......lol natty doll as well :)
Ahaa... as bags + pouches linger in the back of my mind lately, I have to come back to this soon... - adding a headless doll - that´s a rather brilliant thing to do...;)
Wow! This is so beautiful! I love the colors and the design. What a great idea for a gift too.
Hi Deanna- the headless doll doesn't seem so headless like this - with her own envelope. Gilly
I'm glad I came here and can see more of your envelope bag - it's beautiful from all sides!
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