Tuesday, August 11, 2009


You really can find almost anything at the World's Longest Yard Sale. I found this gorgeous handmade purse!
I have been intending on making one like this for years, but since I haven't done so yet, I figured I would buy one to "tide me over". It has such pretty detail, such as a barkcloth insert, vintage button, and scalloped trim.
I'm enjoying sharing my finds with you. Please come back tomorrow to see more vintage goodies!

By the way, I just discovered that the maker of this beautiful bag also sells on etsy at http://www.toteworks.etsy.com/. This purse is very well made, it even has a couple of pockets sewn into the inside. I see that she also takes custom orders. I would highly recommend her work!

17 comments:

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Hi Becca!!
You found the BEST treasures...
I'm trying not to be so jealous!!!
Love the bag...I have a pattern to make one...and haven't even opened it, plus sewing isn't as fun as shopping for treasures.
Lucky You!!
Deb :)

Kim said...

Oh my goodness Becca.. What a gorgeous bag you found. That fabric is just yummy. Between this and all the other pretty things you posted yesterday, I can't decide which is my favorite. I'd love to have them all. Stop by my blog for a visit if you haven't yet to see all the goodies I found during my shopping spree last week. Knowing how similar our tastes are, I'm sure you will love seeing what I found.

Kim

Andrea said...

I LOVE IT! She did a wonderful job. So feminine....It reminds me of cotton candy! I wish that I had that much talent!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

How pretty! I love beautiful bags...they are my weakness! Let us know if this seller has some for sale soon!

Bunny said...

Great purchase it is beautiful. Enjoy your find.

Anonymous said...

That is the prettiest and most feminine purse I've seen in a while.
LUCKY YOU!!!☺

Anonymous said...

Oh my ive been sitting here looking at this beautiful dainty print for 5 minutes,lol.Sooooo pretty.I cant wait for tommorrow.

Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie Marie said...

Hello Becca, That is a very beautiful purse.I love it.It has my fav colors.
Thank you for stopping by my blog you are very sweet.I also love Christmas.I'm working on my Christmas vignettes right now.I'm in the process of making an upside down tree done in all clear ornaments.No color what so ever,wish me luck on my strange idea...LOL...You should see my red tree with the peacock on top.Its on my Flickr.You have a lovely blog and I love to visit.XXOO Marie Antionette

Dogwood said...

I just started blogging this past weekend. Pink, pink and more pink...I love it! The tote bag is absolutely adorable and precious! I'll be back to you blog lots! Now I am going to check out some of you older blog posts. Thanks, Dogwood

June said...

Hi Becca, I'm lovin' your finds. This one is right up my alley. I love bags like this. It's beautiful.
Hugs,
June

vivian said...

ohh! love that purse! I want one!
I need a new purse. I usually buy isabellas journey purses.. in fact, I think I'll google and see what they have new!
hugs and happy day!
vivian

Crystal Rose Cottage said...

Becca, Very pretty and so feminine!
~Patti

Diva Kreszl said...

What a beautiful bag!!! I jus love how cheery it is...makes one happy just to look at it! Thanks for sharing your insight on the 'yard sale', hope to get there someday!!!

Anonymous said...

love it! its so cheery

Unknown said...

Better put a padlock on that one...it is simply out of this world beautiful...lucky girl!

Yellow Rose Arbor said...

Very pretty purse, and so You!!

Katherine

Mitzi Curi said...

That tote bag is heavenly. I've never found anything like that at a yard sale!