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First I took a pair of jeans that I hated and cut one of threw one of the thighs for the purse and the other for lining.
Then I crazy quilted starting in the center of the right side and going around and then just sewing a large piece of white over on the left. Then it was time for the embroidery. I chose the challenge from the Hand Embroidery group I am in. There were 8 herbs to choose from. I do realize that my colors aren't quite right but I was just going for pretty and fast so I used whatever I could grab in my bag of extra flosses. 
Dill was the first choice.
Then Thyme.
Then Chives.
On the back of the purse I put Marjoram. Not sure what this is but that is ok.
Hmmmmm, everything on this purse was made from scraps and so it cost me nothing. What could I use as the strap that would be strong and yet cute? Oh ya, this belt that I never use and it even matches my colors. Woohoo!!!
It turned out so adorable. My first thought was to slap it together to see if it would work and now I reallly love it!!! I can't believe that I did this! You can do anything if you put your mind to it!Big Hugs to EVERYONE!!!
12 comments:
Very nice! I love the way your purse came out! and the herbs are just perfect for it! not too much and not too little stitching! nice Job!
Lori
Very nice job Wendy! I want to make me a cq purse sometime soon.
Beautiful. Did you have a pattern? did you do all the embroidery by hand or part machine? I really want to make one now!
iz
Wendy, what a lovely way to incorprate the stitching challenge. I haven't even thought what I am going to do yet. This purse is fantastic, you have every right to be proud of it
Too, cute! Lyn G
VERY PRETTY!
I love the herbs!! So stinkin cute!!
What a great idea to recycle old jeans. Herbs are just perfect. Thanks for sharing.
a great idea... and its very pretty too...
What a great idea to use the blue jeans as a foundation. I love your pretty herb garden all done up in stitches. Way to go!
You did a great job on your purse, it's just wonderful!
Candi
This is so cool, Wendy! Way to make good use of an old pair of jeans! So cute!
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