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These two square needlework designs were just shy of fitting perfectly onto the panels of this Lantern purse. Matching silk dupioni fabric was added to make them large enough to fit the space. The were lined with matching silk dupioni and interlined with a thin plastic template for shaping and batting for a slight amount of padding. The panels were then hand stitched to the purse to form pockets. The Melissa Shirley designs were stitched by Jane Wood as a donation for the ANG Auction in Indian Wells Seminar 2008.



A canvaswork design is finished into a clutch purse.  The purse in finished in grey suede fabric with a grey silk lining and interior pocket.  Leftover threads from the design were used to create the custom twisted cording trim.  Silver Simplicity design by Rachel Atkinson. 




This needlepoint design was finished into an open tote bag.  The bag fabric is a heavy-weight corduroy fabric and the lining fabric is light blue twill.  The top inside back of the bag is machine embroidered with a personal message from the stitcher to the recipient.  The bag has pinch-pleated corners at the bottom.



This needlepoint design was finished into an open tote bag.  A mitered fabric-framed front and box edge give this bag structural details. The edge of the boc trim is decorated with flat braid that matches the twisted cording trim. Lined with golden satin moire.



This needlepoint design was finished into an open tote bag.  The bag fabric is corduroy fabric and the lining fabric is red cordoruy.  The bag has pinch-pleated corners at the bottom.



This needlepoint design was finished into an open tote bag.  The bag fabric is corduroy fabric and the lining fabric is corduroy. 
 


This needlepoint design has an appliquéd ribbon band at the top of the bag.  There is a zippered opening, as well as a decorative cording opening, and a satin corded strap.  The bag is lined with black fabric.
 

This cross-stitch design is sewn into a treat bag.  It is finished with black silk dupioni and lined with a cotton printed fabric.  The drawstring is custom twisted cording.  Design by The Cricket Collection.

 

This small bag is a dice bag. It is lined in satin fabric, and the outside fabric is velvet. The drawstring is made of twisted cording. Design by Jennifer Aikman-Smith.

 

This cosmetic bag set is finished with matching fabric and lined with a red taffeta.  The bee bag is drawstring with a red cord; the ladybug bag is zippered with a ribbon handle.  Each bag is 6" square.  Design by Dimensions on printed needlepoint canvas.

 


This pre-made canvas bag was appliqued with a needlepointed band.  Red basketweave with harps done in goldwork.

 

This treat bag has a framed fabric front, velvet ribbon casing, and ribbon drawstrings. 
Design by
Truswell Needlework Design.

 

   
   
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