Don't look if you don't want to spoil the surprise :)

Here is a preview of my embroidery three-inchey:

It's a tussy mussy made of lace filled with flowers. One bloom is vintage crochet, one is vintage velvet loopy, and the little leaf is seam binding. The buttons are antique shell buttons, and the bead in the center of the crochet flower is amazonite (jade colored). I also used silk floss, which is luscious to use if you haven't!!

No Peeking Pam! This is definitely a spoiler.

And finally, after many working months, weeks, days and hours...the Bella Bag!

She asked for beading, embroidery, ribbon, trims and muchness, and I tried to deliver :)

Detail of the flowers. Yes, I seamed the tote from scratch. The liner is felted wool, as are two of the flowers, the ribbons and trims are vintage and the shell buttons antiques too.

If you are looking for more details, just ask. I will post some more close-up pics after I finish these swaps...Agh! I still have some embroidery squares to bang out to be ready. Maybe more pictures after the weekend event! There will be so much eye candy I am sure.

Pray I can sleep in the next day or two,

Jami

Alas, no photos, *sigh*

Well, my lovelies, we have no pictures yet. I have nearly completed two swaps and I'm well on my way through planning the third. I ordered a card reader for my wonderful though AGED camera and I'm not so patiently waiting to receive it via post. I have made some pictures of my final stages of the inspiration box, spoiler soon to come I hope...and my bella bag is two steps from completion. The flowers and a bit o' broidery need sewing on, and the last piece needs securing with the trusty sewing machine. My darling Bella Big Sis Kana, I can't wait for you to see it. If any of my bella sisters have an idea for a cute lil' bit of birthday heaven I could include for Miss Pam...do tell! How cool to celebrate being a year wiser at the quintessential art event.

I also hear from Queen Trip Planner Tabby that I have two new roommates at Silver Bella! Yay, Denise and Anna I am so glad you will be joining the newbie digs :) Better hide those swaps girls, because I am a light sleeper, *laughin' uproariously*

If the strain doesn't get to me, as soon as the camera card reader arrives be ready for some eye candy, girls. But that's just me tooting my own horn.