....in my first-ever "So Cute It Hurts" wedding clutch!
As with any first time project, there was a learning curve and some uncertainty at times. There is definitely a bit of wonkiness here and there, but i actually really love those parts. The best part though is completing a project in sections ~ the front, the back and the lining. The benefit is that if one section is frustrating you, it can be put aside and you can move on to something else until you're ready to finish. I worked on this wedding clutch little by little until each and every part was ready and sew it all together with stitches of matching thread color.
This lovely clutch will add a charm to any weddings. I added the same eye-catching classic embellishment of old classic "feel" with classic embroidery ribbon and folklore stitches ~ giving it a present that symbols a new union on a beautiful something old. Just the right size for lipsticks and a few other essentials, this clutch can be carried by any bride long after she has laid down her bouquet.
A very cute "So Cute It Hurts" wooden button embraces the back of this lovely clutch. As i lay it on my cutting mat, gazing on it for a while, i felt a warm satisfaction flowing from my heart to each part of my body. This clutch is a very exciting accomplishment for me. It also makes me want to SEW MORE.
It's the beginning of a long weekend here in this city of brotherly love. I'm looking forward to sewing and scheming, comfort food and lazing around. I'm signing off early this week but before i do, i would like to give thanks ~ i'm thankful for the generous and encouraging friends that visit me here on my bubble space. I love and enjoy sharing new work, inklings, findings, feelings and thoughts on things with all of you.
Have a lovely merry happy thanksgiving and a wonderful cheery restful weekend! Love to you and yours!
Oh, that's lovely, Jacqueline! The bride whose wedding it graces will be a very lucky bride indeed. You have every right to be proud of it.
Enjoy your lazy weekend...
Posted by: Helen (Dixon Hill Girl) | November 26, 2009 at 04:15 PM
It is DAZZLING, Jacqueline!! It is really something extra special--the fine embroidery and the sweet gathering/tucks on the front are so charming. You did a fantastic work here, my friend... I am in AWE! Sooo beautiful...*sigh*... Enjoy your long weekend... And thank you so much for your kind words to me this week--I not forget. :o) ((HUG))
Posted by: Tracy | November 26, 2009 at 05:34 PM
Ohhhhhhh.....That's lovely!!!!!!!!Thanks for sharing this!
Posted by: Business Improvement | November 26, 2009 at 06:37 PM
Hi Jacqueline, this clutch is absolutely beautiful! And even more so as it is handmade with love. Thank you for sharing your journey here with us. I really enjoy reading about your crafty projects etc! The girl who buys your clutch will be very lucky indeed!! :)
Posted by: wini | November 26, 2009 at 09:51 PM
So so lovely...Your clutch is adorable. Your images are amazing. Happy long weekend to you my friend.
Posted by: koralee | November 26, 2009 at 10:40 PM
So pretty! And have a really wonderful long weekend! Can't wait to see what you craft!
Posted by: Wendy | November 27, 2009 at 12:30 AM
Jacqueline this has such a sweet vintage feel to it and I love the wooden button!It's been awhile since I've stoppped by and as always I'm so happy to visit!
Lots of Love,
Dyan
Posted by: Dyan | November 27, 2009 at 07:12 AM
Wow! That is so pretty! I love the embellishments! It's nice to see how everything came along :) I like the whole feel and design! What an amazing piece! :)
Posted by: Elle | November 27, 2009 at 08:16 AM
The wedding clutch is amazing. I can honestly say I do not have your skill or patience do make something gorgeous like this. The detail and effort you put into your projects is just admirable. Enjoy your long weekend!
Posted by: Pinktulipza | November 27, 2009 at 03:21 PM
Wow, this is some first class photography! The clutch is so cute it hurts. Ouch. Beautiful. Good luck!
Posted by: Katie Stephenson | November 27, 2009 at 11:26 PM
This is beautiful, Jacqueline! I just want to say, also, that this Thanksgiving YOU and your kindness & generosity are one of the things I'm thankful for. xox
Posted by: cathy | November 28, 2009 at 12:25 AM
hi jacqueline :) finally able to drop by your blog... thanks for checking in my blog while i was away... got really sick for a month :( but so glad to be well again. :) hope you've been well. :) this wedding clutch is so beautiful! i can just see all the effort and love you've put into making it. any bride would be so lucky to add this to her wedding day! :) hope you had a nice thanksgiving and happy weekend to you, too!! *hug* xoxo :)
Posted by: woolloomooloo | November 28, 2009 at 03:46 AM
It's absolutely beautiful dear Jacqueline! :)
Have a great weekend and ThanksGiving!
Hugs! xo
Posted by: Afi | November 28, 2009 at 05:06 AM
It is so beautiful! You can tell it was made with lots of love!
Posted by: Dana Barbieri | November 28, 2009 at 07:59 AM
So cute, sweet and lovely! You did a fabulous job...wow!
Posted by: linda | November 28, 2009 at 05:24 PM
This really is so cute it hurts!!! Stunning!!! Good luck sewing more!
Posted by: Kate England | Marmalade Moon | November 28, 2009 at 07:42 PM
Way to go perservering through a new project! It looks amazing. Thanks for visiting my blog so much lately, I appreciate your comments so much! :)
Posted by: Jessica | November 29, 2009 at 01:18 AM
This writing brought a little tear to my eye -- I think this may be my favorite post. It is like you laid your heart down, right there in those photos and in your words. It is all so beautiful from the sentiment, to the beautiful stitches, to the shape and design of your wedding clutch. It is so pretty! It looks like an antique . . something from another era, another world. You can tell from the way you write how much of yourself is in it. That makes it so special and lovely. I hope you will show us more of your sewing and embroidery -- it's inspiring and I love how it links up to the past. Just beautiful.
Posted by: Enrouge (karla) | November 29, 2009 at 05:36 AM
You did a wonderful job!! It's Beautiful.
I hope you had a super happy Thanksgiving, surrounded by love.
Posted by: Gina | November 29, 2009 at 06:29 AM
Oh Jacqueline it is fantastic! Yes please keep sewing. You did a wonderful job and I love not only love the purse but that button is so cute. You should feel accomplished and proud of yourself. Great work!
Posted by: Valarie Budayr | November 29, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Excellent work, Jacqueline! I'm so impressed! I agree that it's the little "imperfections" that can give a project a lot of character and personality - you know it hasn't rolled off of an assembly line in a factory.
Also - your personalized button is the cutest thing ever!
Posted by: lisa h. | November 30, 2009 at 01:22 AM
Beautiful work & I love your sentiments, too. It's so fantastic to be inspired by things that you create with your own hands.
Posted by: Tammy | November 30, 2009 at 06:20 AM
Beautiful clutch. I'm endeavoring into making a clutch, but I already messed up...oh well, practice makes perfect :) Hope you had a great weekend. Much love!
Posted by: frances | November 30, 2009 at 02:01 PM
Sooooo lovely!!! So special that you made it too for your pal - I think she will treasure it forever and ever and evere!! I know I would!!
Posted by: Sam | November 30, 2009 at 06:22 PM
ooo its soo pretty. you really are a very talented lady!! its beautiful. i'm sure any bride would love to be carrying this with them.
have a very happy day x
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