Julie R. Neidlinger: Art and Store

Purse: Stripe the First

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This soft and fun purse is made out of fleece fabric with satin and grosgrain ribbon accents. There's a little bit of linen in the eyes, too.

This is Stripe, so named for the stripe down his back, which is, of course, seen on the back of the purse.

Free-form sewing on the handle, Stripe, and body of the purse make contrasting and matching thread serve as more than mere construction, but much the same way lines in a drawing sketch out a subject.

Stripe's mouth is perfect for holding a cell phone or pack of tissues. Stripe's front is lightly padded to give his body a little...body. His lower lip is matching satin ribbon hand-stitched in place. The inside of the purse is lined with red cotton and has a double-layer open pocket attached to the back wall of the interior.

This purse is completely unique, made without a pattern, never to be exactly recreated in either fabric or stitching. It is fully hand-made. By me.

See detail of front | See back | See detail of back

Materials: Fleece, cotton, satin and grosgrain ribbon, polyester stuffing.
Size: 13" high, 11" wide, 3" deep; Shoulder strap 15" from shoulder to purse
Other: Spot wash, avoiding satin ribbon if possible.
Price: $45
Availability: This item is on consignment at the Heritage Arts Gallery. Please email me directly if you would like to purchase it.

Labels: gift, mom, plushies, purse, whimsical