Hand Embroidered Bag / Clutch...


Ribbons, Hand Embroidery and Glass Beads



Can you guess what this bag is made from ??









Mattress Ticking...
The whole bag is made from mattress ticking !

The White lines are hand embroidered and the dark blue lines are covered with a ribbon that has been "couched" into place with glass beads.

So easy, with straight, clean lines.



Beautifully lined with the lining secured by Colonial Knots.



Bag measures 8.5in. x 5.5in. (21.59cm x 13.97cm)
This was a project offered by the Red Rose Embroidery Guild and taught by the extremely talented Irene Anderson.




16 comments:

  1. Hi Marie-Christine...
    Thanks so much for your kind words !
    This bag was very fun to make and came together so easily.
    Glad you stopped by.
    Rose

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  2. This bag is fabulous! I've always loved ticking....and have bolts of the stuff. This is definitely a project to try out! Thanks!

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  3. Hi Regan...
    You have bolts of Mattress Ticking ???? You are one lucky gal. ;)
    I actually made two of this design. One I made into a bag, the other one I will be placing in an old window frame.
    Thanks for visiting !
    Rose

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  4. This is so beautiful! Thanks for linking up with the TALU!

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  5. Hi Anne...
    Thanks for visiting.
    Glad you enjoyed the post. ;)
    Rose

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  6. Is there a pattern for the bag somewhere? I just love this. I have to make one, maybe more.

    Mary in Oregon

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  7. Hi Mary...
    The Pattern for the Hand Embroidered Sampler Bag can be found in the Hand Embroidery "Inspirations" magazine issue #13 from 1997.
    It is no longer in print, however can be found in venues like Ebay, etc.
    Rose

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  8. I would love for you to share this (or any of your other great ideas) at the link party going on through tomorrow night at ‘Or so she says …’ Hope to see you there! www.oneshetwoshe.com

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  9. oh my gosh...look at that beautiful clutch! Great idea!

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  10. This is absolutely gorgeous! Did it take you long? It is truly beautiful!

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  11. Françoise2/03/2013

    I discovered your blog and all I see is beautiful and looks so easy to make .
    Thank you for these beautiful choses.Françoise of France

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  12. Beautiful. is this done with perle cotton or embroidery floss. Helen

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  13. Beautiful. Is done with embroidery floss or perle cotton?

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  14. I love this clutch bag. What kinds of ribbon do you use? I just bought some ticking . Not very good at embroidery, but would love to give it a shot. Just beautiful. I love your posts.

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