Just got back from having my first cinnamon dolce latte of the season. I guess it's officially offered as of tomorrow, but last week I was at the Starbuck's kiosk in Target and was overhead by the barista that I could hardly wait for them and he pulled the bottle of syrup out from under the counter and said "you mean THIS!?" If I promised not to tell anyone he would hook me up early. I'd probably have promised him my next grandchild. Honest to God, there's probably crack in it for all I know but I DO NOT CARE. Oh snap. I just checked an online WW points chart and the dang thing is worth nine points. poop. So much for dinner. (but it was worth it! ;-})

So about a year ago I tuned in to 'japanese craft magazines'. Spent hours/days looking at them online. Copied to my harddrive a few pics of ideas I'd like to try. Basically it's simple sewing and quilting projects. I think what attracts me to these mag ideas is often the fabric they use. I did find one online supplier of groovy japanese fabrics (cotton, but not cheap!) and have happily bought from them several times. Also I got a sizzix die that appeared perfect for this flower pattern

So last night I felt like making the purse. Spent most of the evening on that blanket stitch...I really like the flower itself but; I'm sure you'll agree, it's out of proportion for adding a stem and leaves as shown in the sample page.

Hmmmm. NOW I'm thinking it's the start of the quilt I've had brewing in my head for a while now. Mostly black and white (which I've collected a LOT of) with lil touches of red, aqua, yellow.  Each square of the quilt different. Yeah. I'm thinkin I like that. Just gotta figure out what to do with this heavy canvas piece first. Continue on as a bag?

Comments

[Sue McGettigan]

LOL Jen, I took my DD to Starbucks thismorning after soccer practice and saw the big sign for 'Cinnamon Dolce Latte' - thought of you ...

[teresa]

give the bag a couple leaves and call it a day. Or cut it out and stitch it to a new piece of canvas. Let the flower be rough on the edges and worn looking.
9 points......oh boy! I still want one!!

[Barbara]

I think that whatever you do, it will turn out WONDERFUL!!! Can't wait to see the finished creation!

[Tammy]

A bag out of this would be really nice. Or you could stretch it over a canvas and make it into a wall art piece.

[Kris]

I think a bag would be great...you don't need the stem or leaves. The trim on the top is a must though. Would be the beginning of a striking quilt too, if it wasn't on canvas. I like the trim of ric rac in the flowers center too. :)