Two cool birthday gifts…

by cute2carry ~ June 27th, 2008. Filed under: Fun Stuff, Handbag Projects.

…if I say so myself!

My parents’ birthdays are this week. My mom’s “vice” is playing Mah Jong. I mean, she’s totally hooked! (oh, to live the retiree’s life *sigh*). Last month I found a great Mah Jong print from an eBay seller, so I snatched it up. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with it, so it sat and sat until I came up with the idea to make a wristlet style small purse that she can either carry as a purse (she likes small purses) or use to carry her MJ tiles.

Now, my dad ~ the golf fanatic ~ had a special request for a golf tee zippered pouch. I have to admit that keeping things I sew from looking too feminine is a bit tough for me, but I think I accomplished a smart, handsome feel to it. I opted to use a burlap looking linen for the exterior and line it with a “manly” golf print. I added a simple applique and I’m really pleased with the result.

I love you Mom and Dad! Happiest of birthdays to you!

3 Responses to Two cool birthday gifts…

  1. Nancy

    What great things you are making! You are so right about keeping the man things from being to girly, but your golf pouch is such a great idea. How exciting to find your blog - I clicked on your link from the comment you made in mine! It’s fun to find creative people in the neighborhood. Maybe we’ll run into each other over at Bearly Stitchin someday.

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