UFO's finally landed!

Just a peek, I finally finished some of my crocheted purses for Christmas gifts. I have many more like this to line with fabric, but these are done so you must see! The red one is the largest I have made so far, about 14" across the widest part. The tan one is lined in animal print, for a fun/funky look.

I am so happy with how they turned out!

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