Monday, November 9, 2009

Shopping in the stash

I'm trying really really hard to use what I have at the moment (just don't mention that sneaky little trip to Amitie a couple of weeks ago)!

Sometimes, whatever I find in the stash dictates what I decide to make.

Case in point - this beautiful vintage placemat set which was still in the original packaging. I've made a very simply styled handbag so that the focus is drawn to the placemat.

One placemat down, three more to go....

24 comments:

willywagtail said...

Classy!! slightly European Cherrie

Tania said...

Something tells me having a shop around in your stash would be as GLORIOUS for a crafty type as a puddle full of mud would be for a pig.

Michelle said...

How beautiful is that bag? Yay for shopping in your stash!

My.Florentine said...

Ohh, very lovely and classy!

Jodie said...

Simple and elegant - what a great stash shop you have!

Jennie said...

That looks great! I love the contrast of black and white.

willywagtail said...

Love the red and pink writing too! Cherrie

Anonymous said...

this is so gorgeous Cam! a great idea! It's uncanny, Cathy and I did a same sort of post at the same time the other day now you and I have done the same sort of "using up the stash" post at the same time almost!!!

Leonie said...

I love how you take stuff and turn into a real eye catching piece. Fabulous work!

One Flew Over said...

That is a really beautiful bag and the perfect peice to show off the placemat - gorgeous work x

sewfunky said...

Looks great! :)

Cass said...

Looks great Cam

Kate said...

I love this bag! I think this is my favourite one of the placemat bags so far.

Unknown said...

I'd say the stash shopping was the perfect thing..I love it!

Unknown said...

Classic and elegant.

Vanessa

Anonymous said...

Lovely simple bag to show off the beautiful place mat! Good present for Chrissy! Chele

Swirlyarts said...

This is beautiful - love it!

julia said...

Great idea!!

Helen said...

I love the contrast, you can appreciate the lace but the bag has modern styling.
Do you mind if Iuse this photo in a gallery of vintage doily linen uses? With linkback of course. It isn't up loaded yet. :)

Tracey said...

lovely bag :D

Selina said...

This is just gorgeous Cam!

JuliaB said...

LOVE it Love it Love it!! Tres Chic! x

elizabeth said...

this is so pretty! i love it!

Bek said...

Lovely. This is my favourite so far!