These all look so professional!  You took your time on them and I can tell!  Where did you get the black/white fabric in the 1st pic?  That is my fave for sure!!!

I think your bag is very adorable and I'm sure that little girl adores it.  The fabrics are so springy and remind me of warm weather...yes, spring is finally almost here!  I like how you used the two different fabrics on the straps.  Do you know where you got the fabric?  I just love the orange flowery one.  Good job!

I've been wanting to try making a placemat purse, just haven't gotten around to it yet.  Your post has peaked my interest and I may do one next.    Nice work and very creative use of all those different patterns and colors.  I just love your embellishments!

Thank you for the compliments.  That is what is called a satin stitch or zig zag stitch.  It's not difficult to do at all, just takes some time and you need patience.    I created the applique first and then stitched it onto the bag.  I know I've had others ask me how I do them so I'll do a tutorial next time around.  You can also see a basic tutorial at http://myhappycrazylife.com/how-to-applique/, although I did not use her techniques.  It is very similar though starting at step #11.  Once you start, you will become addicted.  I've been sketching out pictures of things I like on my google searches and then creating from there.  That's how I did my Tennessee bag posted here.  I'll post a tute soon!

Oh and originally, I saw someone else on Craftster do a simple tutorial and that's how I got started...but I can't seem to find their post.  It was several years ago so it must be lost somewhere.    One will be coming soon...

It was teacher appreciation week and I made this clutch for my sons 1st grade teacher.  I asked her what her favorite colors were and she said green & purple.  So I used a beautiful green/brown fabric for the outside and green for the inside.  The bird applique on the outside was handmade by me and is the same green fabric as the lining and the eye is a purple jewel that I glued on.  And a clutch wouldn't be complete without a wristband.  Here it is without further adeu...my first ever clutch!

Great job with your creation and use of zippers & pockets in a wallet.  And the fabric both inside & out is awesome! 

I've always wanted to try and make a rag bag...you did a fabulous job with yours and I just love the red/white/blue.  Beautiful!!

Lotsa pics...My friend liked my brown bag so much she requested I make her one just like it but with a big orange T on the front for Tennessee.  I made the pattern for the bag myself just by what kind of style I wanted & size.  I handmade the applique using the fabric for the lining, the outer fabric is a stretchy blue denim with a peek-a-boo bit of orange on the top end of the zipper and the lining is orange & quilted with soft fleece to give it stability & softness.  Two denim inner pockets as well and I added my label.  What do you think?   

I've seen these before but not this small...excellent job!  It's the perfect size to keep kids busy just long enough.  You did a very nice job...love it!

No it's not batik but it reminded me of it when I bought it.  I love the beauty of batik though.  Still working on these to make them not wrinkle & pucker.  I love how quick they were to make and my friend I made one for loves it!!