Auction 18 - Laura Ashley Shoe Bag

Every once in a blue moon I get invited to go somewhere fancy in the dead of winter and I need to bring my shoes in a bag because I have to wear boots to and from.  But my bag is always one of those embarrassing plastic grocery bags.  After one such event - when I literally cringed as I retrieved my party shoes from a tacky plastic bag - I vowed to make myself a really pretty one.

This is that very bag.

And guess what ... I've never used it!  LOL!  (You can tell I meant to keep it because I didn't bother changing the bobbin thread from taupe to purple when I stitched the casing channel ... you can see it in the 3rd photo.)

I stitched the shoes from a Yoko Saito embroidery pattern.  (I wish I owned such a pair.)  Both the check and floral fabrics are vintage Laura Ashley and it's fully lined with a Meg Hawkey print ... she is one of my embroidery idols.  It measures 11 1/2" (when the bag is closed) x 6" (circular bottom).

This auction end July 5th at 6:00 pm MST.  Shipping is extra.  I'll send a PayPal invoice to the winning bidder.

Comments

[Heather(mtl)]

Oh, but that fabric is gorgeous! I only wish my budget permitted extras, but it just doesn't. However, I think your auction is a smash and I am thrilled for you. Your delightful creations are, quite literally, flying away with joy and are making so many people happy. That must make you smile, too.
Good luck with the packing!

[Tammy Edwards]

Pretty and practical. I love the fabrics and your pretty little handmade embellishments are what make this and all your work sew very special : ) This would be the perfect birthday gift for my BFF, and it's her favorite color. I bid $30.

[Michelle]

I love the bag. My bid 40 dollars.

[Colleen]

Gosh it's so pretty, and such a good idea/plan. I am sure this winter you'll be making another one or more for you and the children.
Colleen

[Cheryl]

Oh so beautiful!! Good luck ladies! <3

[Diane Mitchell]

So cute, I bid $42.00

[Tammy Edwards]

I up my bid to $45. for this pretty shoe bag : )
Hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

[Jenny]

Hi! Love love love the drawstring bag, is it your own pattern? Couldn't find it in your shop :( .. Unfortunately my budget doesn't cover the finished product, but I sure could afford a pattern ( and needless to say my stash is ummm overflowing?) :)

[Kristyne]

Hi Jenny, a pattern is in the works. But it's still in the "development" stage. I'm shooting to have it done in the Fall sometime. Stay tuned. :) Thank you so much for asking. k

[Lili]

I bid $50