You all won't believe this, but I'm actually going to sns only ONE thing in this post for a change!! :p
The pics are deceiving ... the bag is larger than it looks. I couldn't figure out what to put in the pic for size reference, though. The width is 16", if that helps.
Butler "chelsea rose" on the top, "dotty beans" on the bottom. I used my *favorite* vintage button for the closure because it just looked like it was supposed to be there ... I'm already mourning the loss of my button because I listed it. :rolleyes:
Ah well, on to the pics! :D
http://abracadoodles.com/fpdb/images/charmbagfront.jpg
Inside:
http://abracadoodles.com/fpdb/images/charmbaginside.jpg
And a close-up of my late, great, beloved button:
http://abracadoodles.com/fpdb/images/charmbagbutton.jpg

Thanks for letting me share!

I love your use of the fabrics, the trim and the perfect button. Hopefully your button will go to a home where it will be loved, admired and strutted around town to be shown off. :D
:thumbsup:

That's beautiful Julia! I just made a bag with a 16" opening at the top and I think it's the perfect size - big enough to carry a day's worth of supplies, but not so big you feel like you're carrying around a suitcase, lol. The button is a wonderful touch. I'm sure it will be well-loved in it's new home ;)

drool

That's gorgeous! I love the button too! :)

Incredible as usual.
You soooooooooooooo need to come down here and go shopping at Legacy(our fabric thrift store) It has oooodles of buttons and vintage fabrics. All SUPER cheap.

I love that!!

Very nice! :thumbsup:

That is incredibly beautiful. The button does belong there, it's perfect. Amazing work. :drop:

Just Beautiful!

Thanks mamas! :heart:
It actually does make me feel better to think the new owner is going to love this button as much as I do. I know getting so attached to vintage buttons is truly bizarre. I think it's just the history ... like, if this button could tell me everywhere it has been, everything it has "seen" ... :tee:
Suzanne--you don't know how tempting that is! Sounds like a little piece of heaven. :cloud9:

That is just gorgeous Julia! I love it :heart:

Gorgeous! The button is the perfect touch too! :thumbsup:

Great job! Do you have some super interfacing to make it stiff like that?

Wow, that's *gorgeous*! I admire your self-discipline in letting go of one of the beloved buttons...I know how much they mean to you.

(You didn't have any matching shoes you could use for scale? :D)

nak-if i had the money id win your bag, it is absolutely beautiful!!! :heart:

Wow!!! Drool, drool, drool!!!!
-Jill

What a fun purse! Love the button ...

WOW!! :heart:

I love the fabrics, it's beautiful!

:heart: I'm sooo glad you all seem to appreciate that button's beauty! I don't feel *quite* as crazy now (still crazy, just not completely insane ;)). :heart:

Andromeda--I used two layers of interfacing on the outer bag and one on the lining & straps for body. To make sure it was still bendable & not like cardboard (I don't like super "hard" bags), I cut the second layer of interfacing so there are channels at the corners (where the bag folds on the sides & bottom edges). That way it will still bend and fold easily when it has stuff in it.

superb!

Absolutely gorgeous!!! I think I want to be your neighbor and hang out with you while you create :bow:

That is gorgeous!! I think my fave is that button, it's so beautiful!

I love it.....of course I'm currently your high bidder too ;)

I get constant compliments on the vintage purse of yours that I have. Its a nice springy purse to use :)

That is so pretty! You really chose perfect fabrics.