Sewing a Pink Patchwork Purse

A little patchwork purse in pink, sewn using small strips and squares of fabric. After stitching in the zipper & assembling the bag, white buttons with pink stripes were added for a cute handmade touch.

It's not hard to make a bag like this. There are so many cute and useful small things that can be sewn in patchwork. And the benefit of small is the project doesn't take too much time. Joelle Hoverson's (sponsored link) Last Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts is a helpful and inspiring book for sewists of all stripes looking to complete a project in one sitting.
The book has lovely photos and a wide variety of projects that are separated into how long they will take to complete - a nice touch. The instructions are specific and detailed, everything you need to know to make a successful finished piece (be it gift or not!). Many projects combine machine and hand stitch which is great too. Yay for handmade!

Yellow Flower in Crochet

Inspired by the Black-Eyed Susan, this crochet flower is a brooch. The yellow petals are crochet stitched in soft wool, a nice texture contrast to the shiny black beads in the centre.

Folk Art Bird Acrylic Painting

This little painting, Peep, 6 inches square, was inspired by the prompt "Play like a 5 year old." It's created in acrylic on wood, painted in layers with playful broad brush strokes for the bird, flower and window, creating a fun folk art feel.

Looking for some bird art? At pixels, find bird art prints by me and other bird artists.


Want to make your own bird art? Try your hand at playfully creating with Funky Animals by Michelle Miller and Kate Carson.
Intended for all ages and all levels of art experience, Drawing & Painting: Funky Animals has easy instructions and cool techniques to guarantee success. Check it out and let your inner child out to play.

Check out these other folk art painting and coloring books, each one providing hours of folk art fun.
or head to my shop for bird art prints and more!

Cat and Kitten Soft Sculpture Doll

This little blue Cat, 5 1/2 inches tall, is a soft sculpture doll wearing bright red and white patchwork. She holds a tiny blue Kitten softie, 2 inches tall. The cat & kitty couple are together wherever they go. 

Pirate Bear Softie Doll

She's a small brown bear softie, 5 1/2 inches tall. With a pirate eye patch and a big blue bow, this little bear is a doll ready to take on the day.