I spent most of my day yesterday doing some finishing. I still have quite a few stitched pieces that need to be sewn up. Finishing does not go quickly but I did accomplish quite a bit!
First is my Pink Lady Purse:
![Pink Lady Purse](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_t2dJjT_qiNAUx4B1-wWCEuR4h4EsnOv3f1x4EXFQrO8kLNPyRdCOy5sWO2caRBYuzcOF6mm5TkYySx5unpGxSGFUwYZ6U2qViElPResZsOhcmlZrXEm7l5vq5YsDd8rQstcA=s0-d)
I stitched this one before Thanksgiving and wanted it for Valentine's Day so I got it together just in time!
The lace is antique and I hand-dyed it and the pin on the right-hand side is vintage.
The next purses have never been seen before. I made them quite awhile ago and had intended on submitting them to a magazine. I've since decided to keep them. First is the Yellow Rose Purse:
![Yellow Rose Purse](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_s-nM0GGCzvyGbBbOYkjpwgR01afdqP1Z5vGtqsnMSvI_4N_7iUEy9TDlHGCHHG2izsWI_GmQyQd3jUan1bIg1l28tck7lMAyL6N7wDIdcxEOvVFaUsnRPq8ul-oKVPkc0zlQ=s0-d)
The yellow rose is from a vintage machine embroidered handkerchief. The crystals are from a vintage necklace that I took apart and the green bug is a vintage pin.
Last but not least is my Grapes Purse:
![Grape Purse](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_uI12AP2_TXRhQ5kDH2MuWjQAMoNbakEvMjqoOn9Tl5tShVeppe7bekCJuPCFgy5onhAaoTfYtux6DsooNwLHicA8B_xbVzBuTzl-Vc3PlcdiiJDS4twOLrLPnHxdcYUWOt=s0-d)
I found that bunch of grapes at Michaels and I knew I had to do something with it! Again, I hand dyed the lace at the bottom. The grapes on the lattice-work trim at the top right are from a vintage bracelet that I took apart.
All beads, sequins, lace and embellishments are sewn on by hand. The borders are my own charted borders from both
my book and my own personal collection.
I do accept custom purse orders. More information can be found
here.
Well, I thought my readers would enjoy some eye candy for today. I used my Pink Lady purse this morning and the ladies at the Post Office were in love with it!
Happy Valentine's Day everyone!