NEW ART: I've uploaded some "new" art (older pieces that I've not had online before). You can see them in the July archives.
Purse: The Green Cat.
written by Julie R. Neidlinger 1 comments link this post
This purse has a story to tell. At least, that's how it appears. What's going on with the green cat?
Front: The front of the purse shows off the vintage necktie I've used for both the closure strap (velcro closure) and the purse strap. Two signature Lone Prairie cartoon characters (one with a velvet tie, both with cotton flannel suits) seem to be having some kind of interaction over a green cat. [view front of purse]. The shirt of the fellow with the cat is made from a small piece of antique fabric my grandmother had made into a dress. The stitching has been used as it's own art line work. [view front detail]
Back: The back of the purse [view back of purse] shows the green cat, this time in his own suit. [view detail of back] There are subtle hearts sewn into the fabric, too. The cat's mouth is a pocket, and could house your cell phone.
Inside: The inside of the purse is lined with an antique pink cotton, making use of the frayed ribbon edge and combining it with a dark peach-colored strip of cotton facing. There's a long pocket, divided in two, that covers one side of the interior. [view inside] The lining was hand-sewn into the purse to ensure a snug and tidy fit.
Detailing: The side of the purse has a long pocket, perfect for pens or a cell phone. [view side pocket]
This purse is completely unique, made without a pattern, never to be exactly recreated in either fabric or stitching. Its characters are the unique Lone Prairie characters found only here. It is fully hand-made. By me.
Materials: Fleece, cotton, satin-like material, linen, necktie.
Size: roughly 10" high, 12" wide, 3" deep
Other: Spot wash. Do not machine wash.
Price: SOLD
Labels: accesories, plushies, purse
Copyright (c) Julie R. Neidlinger 9:20 AM
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Purse: Striped Ties and Corduroy.
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This fun-colored purse -- light blue! lime green! chocolate brown! -- is made from a favorite pair of corduroy pants that, happily, became too big for me. I loved the material though, a delicate blue with washed streaks of warm cream fading through. I couldn't let the material go to waste, so I decided to resurrect part of it for a purse.
Front: The front of the purse shows off the vintage necktie I've used for both the closure strap (velcro closure) and the purse strap. There is also the signature LP (Lone Prairie) leather tag. [view front of purse].
Back: The back of the purse [view back of purse] uses the front five-pocket layout from the pants. I've also created a larger pocket behind the entire section using a lime-green old cloth napkin. There is also an area for a pen to be attached where the pocket has been left slightly open.
Inside: The inside of the purse is lined with a pale blue shimmery material with a woven wave pattern. A pocket section, divided into two convenient pockets, lines the back of the inside of the purse, edged with contrasting chocolate brown antique seam facing and lime-green material. [view inside]
Detailing: The purse has a number of hand-stitched detailing, from the embroidered blanket-stitched edging on the purse strap ends, to the entire lining being hand-sewn into place. [view detail]
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.
Materials: Corduroy, cotton, satin-like material, linen, leather, necktie.
Size: roughly 10.5" high, 11" wide, 3.5" deep; Shoulder strap 10.5" from shoulder to purse
Other: Spot wash. Do not machine wash.
Price: $45
Labels: accesories, gift, mom, purse
Copyright (c) Julie R. Neidlinger 11:16 AM
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Purse: Yellow and Red Asian-themed Tote
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This soft and fun purse is made out of fleece fabric with satin and and other ribbon accents. In colors of wheat, yellow, and rich red, this little tote is not only sturdy, but heavily detailed with accents and linings sewn by hand.
Both the front and back designs are similar, featuring a handy pocket that is perfect for a cell phone or any other item you want to access quickly. Satin and tulle ribbon, in pale yellow and cream, border the top of this pocket with a raw, frayed edge peaking from behind. The edge of the pocket is lined with decorative elements, including hand-stitched flowers. [view the front of the purse | view the back of the purse | view detail]
Inside
Inside the purse, you'll find a bright red lining with a pocket that curves across one side. The inner edge of the lining is graced with a satin and tulle ribbon, hand-stitched in place. [view inside of the purse]
Purse strap: The purse strap is made of red cotton fabric and an elegantly patterned satin ribbon. It is triple stitched for strength and visual appeal, and finished with a golden yellow seam edging.
Sides: The sides have a unique gathered appearance. [view detail of side | view detail of side]
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.
Materials: Fleece, cotton, satin and grosgrain ribbon, polyester stuffing, glass beads, linen.
Size: roughly 7.5" high, 10.5" wide, 3" deep; Shoulder strap 15" from shoulder to purse
Other: Spot wash, avoiding satin ribbon if possible. Do not machine wash. The dyes used in the ribbons and fabric may bleed -- spot wash only!
Price: $45
Labels: accesories, gift, mom, purse
Copyright (c) Julie R. Neidlinger 7:36 PM
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Purse: The Unsuited Suit.
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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, as well as satin ribbon and glass beading accents. Top stitching and decorative edging abound, both inside and out. Vintage cotton cloth and hand-embroidered accents round out the whole package. [view the front of the purse | view the back of the purse]
This is Unsuited Suit, a character so named for business attire that lacks a suit coat. The Unsuited Suit may not be suited for the office; clearly, it wants to be outside with the pink trees and blossoms. Despite its proclivities towards being away from the office, it still will do work for you. You could put your cell phone in its mouth pocket and perhaps your voice mail will be handled automatically. You can certainly carry a lot in this purse.
Purse strap: Rough and unfinished edges along with free-form sewing give the purse strap strength as well as a unique appearance. The handle is connected to the purse with double-sewn fleece "O rings", giving the purse a bit of bounce and keeping it free from any metal whatsoever. The closure is velcro. [view the purse strap]
Inside: The inside of the purse is lined with cotton in varying shades of gray, as well as patterned fabric and ribbon accents. [view inside the purse | view pocket lining inside of purse]
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.
Materials: Fleece, cotton, satin and grosgrain ribbon, polyester stuffing, glass beads, linen.
Size: roughly 13" high, 11" wide, 3" deep; Shoulder strap 15" from shoulder to purse
Other: Spot wash, avoiding satin ribbon if possible.
Price: $45
Availability: SOLD
Labels: plushies, purse, whimsical
Copyright (c) Julie R. Neidlinger 11:32 AM
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Purse: Pug dog.
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I made this purse for a friend (for Christmas 2007) who has a pug dog, which she loves. My friend and I both love interesting purses, and I wanted to make her something that she would enjoy. This was one of those great gifting moments where, as I sewed the top stitching, or maybe hand sewed the eyes or trim, I smiled. I kept imagining how my friend might like the gift, and how much fun it was to make something for someone. (This truly is a great example of why we should all be doing this.)
This purse is truly unique; I had no pattern, and made up the design as I went along. The pug dog was made on the fly, with top stitching used as line work, as if in a drawing, to depict wrinkles and other features of the dog.
This pug dog purse is made from polar fleece, a vintage tie, cotton lining, and red piping detailing both inside and out. The back of the purse features the "LP" leather tag with an easy-to-reach pocket for a cell phone. Inside the purse, the liner has three pockets. The clasp of the purse, made from the tie, is a magnetic "button" for simple and fast closure. The handle of the purse is made from the tie as well, with double top-stitched ends reinforced inside for sturdy use.
Labels: animals, dogs, purse, sold, whimsical
Copyright (c) Julie R. Neidlinger 7:29 AM
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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
Copyright (c) Julie R. Neidlinger 6:21 PM
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Traveling Gullivers
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His name is Gulliver, and he travels. He travels wherever you take him.
This unique plush character has a function beyond looking ugly-cute: it holds stuff. And he's cute, of course. He makes a great toy for kids*, purse, novelty item, and travel ID holder for around your neck.
Gulliver comes in two sizes, small and large. The large Gulliver (shown to the left) has an additional pouch in the back for holding larger items.
Gulliver also comes with a few options.
You can add the front vinyl pocket for your ID or leave it off (image here).
You can have Gulliver with or without "lips."
You can give Gulliver a set of rick-rack "teeth."
Gulliver has looped-ribbon ears that allow you to attach a lanyard to him (Gulliver does not come with a lanyard) and hang him around your neck when traveling, keeping your ID close at hand. The loops can also be used to attach him to other things by other means, or they can just remain as his "ears." Gulliver's mouth can hold credit cards, cash and an ID. His eyes are old, recycled buttons and all embroidery is done by hand, the old fashioned way.
All Gullivers are hand-made for each order, unique from each other, and come with a "birthmark" that lets you know you have a real Gulliver in your possession. All Gullivers are washable except those with the vinyl pocket on the front. Gulliver comes in all kinds of colors** and fabrics, including fleece, knits, and flannel.
1. Small Gulliver (no back pocket)
Price: NO LONGER AVAILABLE
2. Large Gulliver (back pocket, longer body)
Price: NO LONGER AVAILABLE
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*Not suitable for children under 6. Gulliver has button eyes and these pose a danger for young children.
**Please allow me to choose fabrics, colors, prints and buttons. Feel free to include color choices in the comments section of the online shopping cart. I will do my best to accommodate you with the supplies I have in stock; there are no color/print guarantees. Please do not request extra detailing or specifications than is shown in photos or listed as available; email me with your request and I will adjust the total price accordingly.
Labels: budget, kids, plushies, purse
Copyright (c) Julie R. Neidlinger 1:56 AM
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Ballet Purse
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Though not really a purse for ballet or ballerinas only, the use of the pink ribbon is reminiscent of ballet slippers and hence the name.
This purse is one of many bags I've sewn, all in the "no pattern, no repeats, no plan" vein of thinking.
I found to pieces of old material and some quilted scraps (probably a mattress pad at one point) that were cut and ready to be turned into potholders by my grandmother years ago. Laying the material out on the counter and positioning the quilted pieces, I came up with a vague sense of what I wanted to create and began sewing.
My goal? I wanted a pieced-together inside-out looking purse. I used old seam bindings, ribbon, roughly-turned hems, aged pink and green paisley dress fabric to line it, and devil-may-care stitching to create this truly unique tote-purse. The sides have the quilted fabric encased behind the thin pink material, giving off an ever-so-slight quilted look.
Because of an apparent stain near the ribbon knot on one of the handle straps, I'm reducing the price from $50 to $40.
All crazy stitching and pattern development is intentional, and not grounds for a refund. Since the material used is quite old, you will want to be gentle with this purse and not load it up with a laptop or pet dog. Handwash and hang to dry only, if needed.
You like unique? There's only one of this purse on the planet. And it can be yours.
Materials: Satin ribbon, aged fabrics, seam ribbon binding,
Size: 10.5" x 10.5" x 2"
Other: Treat gently
Price: $40
Labels: accesories, gift, purse
Copyright (c) Julie R. Neidlinger 12:36 PM
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