Fall Purse Swap

I just saw on Crochetville that my Fall Purse Swap partner got the purse and goodies I sent her! YAY!

And you, lovely readers, know what that means!

I get to show you all what I made and sent her!


Ok first off... the bag.

I couldn't find a crochet pattern that I really really liked so I knitted this purse for her. It's kind of like the knitted felted purse I did a few weeks ago, but this time instead of making up i-cord for handles, I used two 3" hematite bracelet rings I had.















I bought some really soft flannel in a white and light light cream marble to line it with. My sister-in-law was kind enough to help me make that since I haven't got a sewing machine or the rudimentary knowledge in order to run one.

Well, I do now, as she made me sit and practice, but that's a story for another day. (Sewing was SO fun!)

I then added a magnetic closure into the lining to give it a more finished feel. Plus I really really like these. (In fact, I bought two and put one in my felted purse.) And then on to hand sewing the lining into the bag. That was actually fun!

And now for the goodies!!













Here's a rectangle granny ... thing. I'm not sure what it is ... maybe a hot pad to put underneath a casserole dish or something?

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I made her this little Breast Cancer Ribbon pin.

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And here's a little sachet and a bookmark.

The sachet was a lot of fun to make and I really liked the pattern stitch. I stuffed it with polyfil and a small amount of pumpkin and cinnamon spice potpourri. It smells heavenly!

I then topped it off with white satin ribbon and a ribbon rose.

For the bookmark, I made one change. Instead of leaving the tassel as strands of yarn to hang, I brushed them so they'd fan out. Why? Beats me.

I also included a set of Jasmine and Pear votive candles, a jar of Freesia bath gel, a box of Stash tea in chocolate and hazelnut, two skeins of Bernat Softee Chunky (cocoa brown and variegated brown, blue, and cream), two Lion Brand pattern leaflets (one for purses and one for accessories), a wooden Asian Fan, and two CDs full of relaxing music.

She left me a message on Crochetville saying that she loved everything. Whew!