During my last purse class, these are what I worked on to demonstrate the construction process. The above photo shows the side that is made using a
Caryl Bryer Fallert fabric line, Glacier Park. Below, on the reverse side is one of the fabrics I painted with dye in my Ann Johnston workshop during the 2006
Alaska Fiber Festival.
This was a small size sample of the envelope style purse, which I decided I don't like the reverse on, so will leave it one sided, & if my grandaughter Darian likes it, I'll give it to her. She will be here tomorrow, along with my daughter
Michelle, & her rockstar husband
Jon. Jon has been to Anchorage to play with his band several times, but never got to play tourist, so this next week, we'll be showing him a little bit more of Alaska, while he fits in 2 shows, & one day in a recording studio in Girdwood, with one of Michelle's old friends.
On Saturday before the class, I had gone over to the Botanical Garden Sale, only to realize it's not for another week, so I stopped of at the local Alaska Bead Comapany, to se what fun things I might find there. I ended up with several Aurora Borialis crsytals (a personal favorite for their lovely sparkles), & these 2 glass lampwork beads by artist Elise J. Strauss. I think they need to go on some special purses.
During my last purse class, these are what I worked on to demonstrate the construction process. The above photo shows the side that is made using a Caryl Bryer Fallert fabric line, Glacier Park. Below, on the reverse side is one of the fabrics I painted with dye in my Ann Johnston workshop during the 2006 Alaska Fiber Festival.
This was a small size sample of the envelope style purse, which I decided I don't like the reverse on, so will leave it one sided, & if my grandaughter Darian likes it, I'll give it to her. She will be here tomorrow, along with my daughter Michelle, & her rockstar husband Jon. Jon has been to Anchorage to play with his band several times, but never got to play tourist, so this next week, we'll be showing him a little bit more of Alaska, while he fits in 2 shows, & one day in a recording studio in Girdwood, with one of Michelle's old friends.
On Saturday before the class, I had gone over to the Botanical Garden Sale, only to realize it's not for another week, so I stopped of at the local Alaska Bead Comapany, to se what fun things I might find there. I ended up with several Aurora Borialis crsytals (a personal favorite for their lovely sparkles), & these 2 glass lampwork beads by artist Elise J. Strauss. I think they need to go on some special purses.
5 comments:
beautiful purses! wonderful fabric!
Oooh, more beautiful purses!!
Where will you take Jon for touristing? Salmon fishing? The chocolate fountain at Wildberry? I seem to get taken there every time I am in Anchorage so I assumed it was the major draw...What kinds of things will you see? Inquiring minds want to know!
The purses are incredible. I especially the the second one intended for your granddaughter.
I'll admit, for a second I thought, her son in law is Jon Bon Jovi!!!! Then I came to my senses, clicked on the link and listened to his music. I like it!
wonderful purses I love the colors
I love the purses! And the crazy quilt work is beautiful too. I may get inspired to go back to embroidery is I keep looking at this beautiful stuff long enough!
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