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Finished Project Friday: MK's Bag & Wallet

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I needed a break from sewing Kate's quilt top, so I made this bag and wallet for my niece for her ninth birthday. What I love most is that I used all materials I had on hand (you know it's time to clean out your notion drawer when you find an unused zipper there). This is the same buttercup bag pattern that I used for "my girls" in MN, and the wallet pattern I modified from this one. The best part was watching my niece open all her presents ... I'm so glad I made the wallet ... after all the cards she got, she needed it! In one card, her aunt had given her money that was for their trip to the mall. How more perfect could it have been ... it was like we had all called each other up and planned it. Anyway she seemed to like it, and now my girls are begging for their own bag and wallet combo. Maybe that's what they'll get for Christmas.
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Debbie Shea said…
Very nice! I wish I could sew. You are so talented!

Oh, and we miss you guys!
May 15, 2010
Lynette said…
So cute! I really wish I had your talent. :) My daughters would DIE to have their very own wallets and bags (and they're only 6 and 3 - haha!).
May 15, 2010
Aubrey A said…
Can I beg you too for a custom made wallet/bag combo? :) You amaze me Marisa!! Absolutely amaze me!!!
May 16, 2010
Jen said…
those are adorable Marisa! Such a great idea~
May 17, 2010
The Hill Clan said…
I LOVE IT!!! I really have been reading all your posts, my life is just so crazy that I sometimes don't have time to comment. I hope that you are loving it there!! I'm jealous that you are so close to family!!! Are you going to be up at all this summer? We miss you guys!!
May 17, 2010
Niki said…
You are amazing! This is exactly the pattern I need. I just got an embroidery machine, and have already embroidered on two store bought bags, this one is way cuter than any of those!
May 20, 2010
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