New Purse For Sale!

I just finished this purse last night.. well actually this morning at 3 am. I seem to be getting insomnia alot lately and its relaxing to sew. I loved this fabric I know the picture does not do it justice but its a beautiful oriental pattern with cherry blossums and iris's. I don't have any orders for this purse so I will sell it. The purse , wallet, and cosmetic bag for a mere $25. I think that is a huge bargain considering the price of material. I went to the quilt show in Des Moines on Friday and dropped way too many  green backs!
      I am anxious to try using some chenelle on a few things. Probably just use it as a border and fluff it out. I purchases a couple Nancy Z patterns and more fabric. Actually they had a jelly roll of 3 yards on contrasting material for $20 which I thought was a great deal and then I purchased some single yards of oriental fabric. I just love the cheery fun look to it.
    I have several more projects to get done so I shouldn't of done this one without a buyer but oh well. I have a coworker that just loves going to the casino so I found some perfect material for her with slots and cards on it. That one will be fun too. I made this purse a week or so ago

The person that ordered it didn't care for it as its was alittle smaller than she thought it would be. I agreed to make her another one for free. I want everyone to be happy with their purchases from me. She picked this material and the contrasting bib in front and unfortunately I don't have anymore of that material but I think she will like the new design I chose for her.
  My machine--Joann went back in the shop this week. The repairman tsked tsked me and told me I am not appreciating my machine!! I said well of course I do I love her and she works so hard for me!! Apparently I am pushing and pulling the material through and it is damaging the tension and I have a nice size needle hole in my plate.. dang! I remember breaking the needle but didn't know it hit. Well Joann is special. She does wonderful embroidery work. Its the user that makes the mistakes but she does just as shes told! Too bad my kids weren't that cooperative!! Anyway I decided to give Joann a break. I would really hate to ruin her. I found another machine on Craigs List. It is a Euro Pro 3120. Hmm this one I will call Ethyl! Shes not as quiet as Joann and not as elegant but she gets the job done. The stitches are good and tight and so far no breaking of the needle. I have cut down on my fleece interfacing so I am not sewing such thick materials. That seems to help alot and she doesn't even get touchy about the zippers which is good. The best part is I talked the person down $75 so I got quite a bargain.
    Well back to my projects... it was a toss up this morning--clean house or sew... as you can see sewing won.. although I will wash clothes while sewing that counts doesn't it?!