Thursday, July 19, 2012

Another Peacock Feather Bag

100_5064

I painted a bag like this one for my June Package Pal…since then I have wanted one myself!  Hate it when that happens.  I was in my sewing room this past weekend and was finishing up some projects and saw this scrap of canvas drop cloth left over from this project.

100_5065

I made a simple bag, one handle from side to side, it is double thickness and turned out really good!  I made it to go to the Farmers Market, it is a cross body style bag, so it will be perfect for that.

100_5066

I free hand drew and painted the feathers…I know they don’t look like a classic peacock feather, but I love them!

100_5068

This is the back, I painted one feather on the back.  I also used a strip of grosgrain ribbon on the strap to hide the seam, so it looks like the strap has no seam at all!

100_5070

I am linking to these great parties!

Signature

at

23 comments:

  1. ChrissieJuly 19, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    Beautiful bag!

    ReplyDelete
  2. UnknownJuly 19, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    I LOVE this! You drew the feathers beautifully.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Danni@SiloHillFarmJuly 19, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    I love it! You are on a roll girl! I can't believe you drew those feathers by hand. I could never do that. Nice job (again)!

    ReplyDelete
  4. texmexJuly 20, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    I really like this project. I never tempted it because I am a terrible drawer and always end up with bad looking results. But your project might get me back on painting fabrics. Thanks for the photos.

    ReplyDelete
  5. SuperMomNoCapeJuly 20, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    Dropping by from the Freckled Laundry link party.

    Such a pretty bag. I love that you freehanded the peacock feathers.

    ReplyDelete
  6. KarenLynnJuly 20, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Beautiful bag!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Crafty Brooklyn Army WifeJuly 20, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    Very cute and well drawn. Stopping by from Craft Junkie Too linky party.

    ReplyDelete
  8. marissa | Rae Gun RamblingsJuly 20, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    so pretty I love your design I'm super impressed!

    marissa
    http://raegunwear.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  9. Little Becky HomeckyJuly 21, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    Thanks for linking this up to Fantabulous Friday at Little Becky Homecky!!

    ReplyDelete
  10. ToodieJuly 21, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Great bag! You're very talented!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Sew Simple LifeJuly 22, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    That is wicked cute. I love the feather you painted. I have no idea how to even begin painting fabric! LOL

    Came here from the DIY Project Parade :)

    ReplyDelete
  12. WinnieJuly 23, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    This is super-beautiful
    I really love it !

    ReplyDelete
  13. Stephanie @ Ladywiththeredrocker.comJuly 23, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    This is so adorable! Need to make one soon! Love it! :D
    ~Stephanie

    ReplyDelete
  14. Sketched SoulJuly 23, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    Wow, this is gorgeous, I love feathers and leaves :)

    ReplyDelete
  15. JillJuly 23, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Another gorgeous bag Ellen!


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  16. Stone Cottage AdventuresJuly 23, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Gorgeous! -Marci

    ReplyDelete
  17. DeeJuly 24, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    You draw ver y well and it looks great.

    ReplyDelete
  18. BrennenJuly 24, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    I stopped by to take a closer look at your peacock bag, but was more excited to find that you're in Columbia, MO. I'm in Kirksville, MO. Nice to meet ya, neighbor!

    ReplyDelete
  19. Carrie @ My Favorite FindsJuly 25, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Wow! So very pretty. Thanks for sharing at our Handmade Tuesdays party.

    ReplyDelete
  20. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueJuly 26, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    Thanks for linking up at Shabbilicious Friday :)

    ReplyDelete
  21. UnknownJuly 27, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    What a cute bag! A girl can never have too many of them!

    ReplyDelete
  22. UnknownJuly 28, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Your bag is so cute! I want one, too! Featuring you today!

    XO, Aimee

    ReplyDelete
  23. UnknownAugust 2, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    That is beautiful. Great design/drawing. Thanks for sharing with air your laundry friday! xo Jami

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for stopping by...I love to hear from you!!

Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.