my little geese satchel had a baby ...

and holy moly is she ever cute!!!

I couldn't help myself.  I just had to make her.

Funny story.  When I finished making it, the first thing I did was show it to my 12 year old, thinking she would be as excited about it as I was.  Her response ... mmmm ... not what I expected.  She just looked at me and said, in her best oh-so-unimpressed-12-year-old-style, "But what good is it?  What does it do?  What's the point of it?"  (Bless her sweet little heart, right?  Don't worry, I didn't ground her or anything.)

I know you - dear reader - get that making things is more often about the making, and not its function (although when the two meet, it's a bonus).  But she got me thinking.  Hmmm.  I wonder if I could use this teeny tiny little 3" x 4" x 1/2" purse for something.  So I went back to my sewing room and found the perfect thing ... my business cards!  BAM!  I marched back down the stairs and triumphantly displayed to said child that my newest creation had a purpose in life.  :)

We laughed.  And I think she was impressed after all.

I hope your initial thoughts are maybe just a little more enthusiastic, and that it makes you smile.

I'm particularly pleased with the embroidery stitches that simulate the lace I used on the mama version.  And in case you're wondering, the geese are 1/2" tall and 5/8" wide.  Eeeep! :)

PS:  Yes I painted my nails red for this photo shoot.  LOL!

Comments

[Michele Timms]

i did not realize how small it was as I was reading your post but finally reality kicked in and I can't believe how stinkin' cute it is!! How in the heck does one sew flying geese that are so teeny tiny??!! I am impressed!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[AJ]

LOL. I love the things children say sometimes. These are fantastically pretty and cute (and yes, useful)!

[Christina]

Very cute purse not matter what your DD says. ;) That would be great to use for gift cards too.

[Susan Hemann]

lovely little tote, so cheery. Kids are so jaded these days lol.

[Hildy]

Don't know what I love more: the cute little (useful) bag or your daughter's comment;-)

[Patricia Cash]

The little bag is so cute. Your daughter will probably end up borrowing it.

[Heide]

Just adorable!

[Sigi G]

You are amazing Kristyne, to work with such small pieces. Love the little Baby Tote and how you matched it to the 'big' one. Love the business card idea :)!!

[Jayne]

Your work is so delicious and exquisite i am in awe x

[Sara]

Super cute!

[Lea]

Oh how cute. What tiny pieces. You did a beautiful job, as always. I did notice your nails matched. :)

[Debbi]

I particularly like the "lace" embroidery as well. I will have to remember that idea for baby and toddler clothes and for wallets.

[Beth]

Oh my gosh, that is the cutest thing I've ever seen !

[Kathleen]

That would hold my cell phone! I still use an old flip phone! It would fit nicely.

[Joan]

So cute! I love it!

[Heather (mtl)]

I am beyond impressed! All my life I've been enamored with the teensy, but even these wee geese are, well, wee. Too darn cute for words and what a wonderful 'purpose'. Although, quite frankly, I have never felt such a need ;)

[liz n.]

I made my niece a stuffed doll family specifically so I would have excuses to sew tiny things.

Sometimes, even the Cool Aunt has ulterior motives!

:D

[susie]

This is AMAZING and oh so adorable.

[nuccia]

brava molto belli, anche le stoffe . . . grazie per queste belle idee

[Gillian]

The baby bag is gorgeous and also useful. You can't beat that.

[Linda KI]

Your darling tiny tote would be a great doll accessory too! Love the embroidery 'lace' detailing on it. Well done!

[Christine Proulx]

As my 15-yr old would say: "Totes adorbs!" Mommy translation: Totally adorable! Love it!

[Kathleen O'Grady]

Just precious!!! I can't believe how you can make such PERFECT ity-bity flying geese, yikes!! You are so talented and creative. Always, always use the perfect colors too!!!

[norine]

I just love it!! Little note cards can fit in it! Or a gift card. It just makes me smile because it is so cute!!!

[Archie The Wonder Dog]

I love that mini bag sooooo much!

[Thimbleanna]

Yipes! Those little geese are teeeeeeny! Very Cute Ms. Pretty!!!

[Susan]

Can't imagine working on such tiny pieces! So cute, but I love the bigger tote too!!

[Marciaq]

Well congratulations. The new baby is just adorable!! Now here's a challenge for you. How about a small bag, oh say about 4.5" or 5" in height, 2" width and 6" long. Just big enough to hold a smart phone, cash, lip balm, small hand cream and credit/health cards. Zipper top with at least one outside pocket. I have purchased (oh the embarrassment) 5 bags from Amazon because I can find nothing that small at local stores. Nothing even remotely close to what I'm looking for. I think it must be rocket science but no, can't be. I'm searching for a little cross body bag pattern I can scale down or change but I have to admit, not my skill set. Running out of options though.

[Cindy A.]

I've been on vacation and am just now catching up. LOVE the tiny tote! My first thought was to use it to hold individually wrapped tea bags, either to take on vacation (which I did) or to give as a gift. Then I thought it would be good to put lip balm or gloss and maybe those tiny bottles of nail polish in as a gift for a tween. Then I thought of my daughter's contact lens case and the travel size bottle of solution she carries with her. I bet they would fit perfectly and would be so much easier to find in her large bag. Last, but not least, I thought how perfect it would be for those of us who still enjoy dolls. Every doll needs her own special tote after all. Whoever said bigger is better needs to see your little tote:-)!

[Josie]

These are just sew adorable, fabulous fabric choices and stunning stitching xx

[Elaine]

Oh my goodness I love this bag, I see it all made up with the Christmas fabric! You are so gifted crafting up such loveliness with the most intricate details. Now if I can only get this printer to cooperate! and that mini? OH my!