Friday, April 8

Layla of the summer

I'm still recovering from surgery so I have limited energy for the bare essentials to keep up with the house, let alone crafting but I did sneak in the studio for one hour here and there to put the finishing touches on my new handbag.

Why do I need another Layla handbag? Well the original one is going on an "adventure" next week and I may not see it again for several months. 


I'll tell you more on my first Layla's big adventure soon.  

I decided to go all out colors for this second edition. I had a lot of fund digging through my stash to find the best color to marry with this Moda print I love so much. This was the original combination I found but when I was packing for my weekend of sewing in Delaware I found that piece of really fun batik that was just puuuurfect. The rest came from my stash of Kona cotton solids.


I love that the 2 sides look different just because of the way the fabric repeat panned out


  

This time I decided to add a second pocket inside as well as a loop 
I also added a quilting detail with the fusible fleece I added for more body

So what do you think?




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52 comments:

  1. Nike@ChooseToThriveApril 8, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    LOve, love, love the bright colors. Yeah spring (go away winter!)

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  2. MelissaApril 8, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Adore the colors - so cheerful and bright yet soothing.

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  3. JulieApril 8, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    I agree! Great color choices! Visiting from TT&J

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  4. TerraApril 8, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    The colors on this bag caught my eye. Great job!

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  5. Homemade HeatherApril 9, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Wow! Great colour choices! Thanks for sharing ~ come by and say hi sometime!

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  6. Heather TruckenmillerApril 9, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    This is beautiful!

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  7. KathApril 9, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    oooh this is cute! love it.

    kathryn
    thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com

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  8. Fonda @Southern ScrapsApril 9, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Love this ruffled purse! Love the bright colors.

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  9. AmandaApril 10, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Looks wonderful, the colours are so cheerful!

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  10. Karel HamiltonApril 10, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Love this. The colors so speak of sandy beaches and summer to me. Gorgeous. I want one!

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  11. ShirleyApril 10, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I love the ruffles! :)

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  12. AnonymousApril 10, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    What a cute purse! We must think alike I just posted about my vintage barkcoth and crochet trim purse!

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  13. Debbie @ OtRDApril 10, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    These are SO cute! Love the colors!

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  14. UnknownApril 10, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I love the colors! I want to make one now!! LOL!
    ~Terry
    www.mossandclover.blogspot.com

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  15. Kristen @ Who's Watching the Baby?April 10, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    This is adorable! I like the ruffles, and how feminine and happy it looks - not to mention the amazing workmanship on the inside. Nice work!

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  16. Emeralds BoutiqueApril 11, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    love it! new follower pls return the love! http://emeraldsboutiqueco.blogspot.com/

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  17. Ruth YoderApril 11, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    I love ruffles! on everything! this is so cute!

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  18. Marie O.April 11, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    I've been wanting a ruffly bag for a while. You've inspired me!

    notverydomestic.blogspot.com

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  19. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I made a rag bag like this at Mel's Cabin blog for my granddaughter...check out mine too.
    Mel
    Your's is very nice!

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  20. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Wow, this is sweet! I am not a ruffle person, but I love this bag! Great job, too, beautifully done.

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  21. RitaApril 11, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Love it!! The colors and ruffles caught my eye. :)

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  22. MaryApril 12, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Love the ruffles and colors you choose!

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  23. Sew Many MamasApril 12, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Adorable! I love the ruffles!

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  24. Sew Many MamasApril 12, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Adorable! I love the ruffles!

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  25. UnknownApril 12, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I love, love, love this!!! I'm going to try to make one this week!

    I'm following you from the Creative Itch bloghop.
    please follow me at:
    www.daughterbydesign.blogspot.com

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  26. the gathering girlsApril 12, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Your ruffled purse is beautiful!

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  27. Laura @ House Of Joyful NoiseApril 12, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    I can't stop looking at this bag. It is GORGEOUS. The colors make me happy, and the ruffles are so my style. Are you selling these? I need to know. lol

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  28. Valerie @ {boogaboo} handmadeApril 13, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Just saw your link on the Tuesday Time Out Party...I love these bags! I bought this pattern when she first put it out but haven't attempted it yet - I must get on it b/c these are so super cute!!

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  29. Christine @ sugarandtrash.comApril 13, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I love this purse! It is so bright and cheerful.

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  30. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeApril 13, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    It's a work of art! Beautiful!!

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  31. UnknownApril 13, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    These colors are so fun!! I'd love for you to link up to Wow Me Wednesday!

    http://polkadotsonparade.blogspot.com/2011/04/wow-me-wednesday-5.html

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  32. Sara @ Sew SweetnessApril 13, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I love it, it's a really wonderful bag and a great design! Cute fabrics!

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  33. Blissful & DomesticApril 13, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Those colors are perfect for spring and the ruffles are juts too cute. This makes me want to make something with ruffles. Thanks for the great inspiration :> OH and hope you are feeling better:>

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  34. Malinda Jane SiegApril 14, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    This purse CERTAINLY puts me in the mood for Spring!

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  35. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    This makes me smile. I need one!

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  36. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    This makes me smile. I need one!

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  37. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    This makes me smile. I need one!

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  38. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    This makes me smile. I need one!

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  39. Suzy MyersApril 14, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Love the colors! Very nice! I would be thrilled if you stopped by my Commercial Break Thursday at http://www.suzyssitcom.com and link this project!

    suzy

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  40. KimApril 14, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I love bright colors and ruffles so this is perfect!

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  41. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    When I first saw your ruffly apron, I fell in love. I saw so many ruffly things around the web recently too and got inspired to make a sling bag for my daughter! and now, this lovely bag! Oh my! I might just have to make one for myself! will be featuring this tomorrow! Hurray for all that's frilly and ruffly! Yay!

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  42. Rissa @ Hazel and HoneysuckleApril 16, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Oooh so beautiful! I'm completely in love with the colours!

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  43. MicheleApril 16, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Oh my gosh, just love the colors on this purse! I found you link from a blog and I'm so glad.
    I just bought a ruffled purse pattern and I can't wait to make it!

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  44. AprilApril 17, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Wow! I am crazy about anything with ruffles and those fabrics you used are just gorgeous for summer! I would love for you to come link up to my Sew Crafty Party !

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  45. QuiltstoryApril 17, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    SO adorable! I seriously need to make one of these for myself! Thanks for linking to fabric Tuesday :)

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  46. JillApril 19, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    I'm featuring this tomorrow at womenwhodoitall.blogspot.com

    :) Jill

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  47. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Loving your mix of colors in that bag - SO fun! Thanks for sharing the inspiration. Perfect for summer.

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  48. Allison @ House of HepworthsApril 20, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    You have been featured at my Hookin Up with HoH #45 party!

    Grab a button and tell the world!

    Would you mind helping to spread the word about my blog to your friends and followers? I would really appreciate the support!

    Thanks so much!!

    Allison @ House of Hepworths

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  49. Melanie @ Addicted to HomesApril 20, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    I love your purse, those ruffles are irresistable! They all look great!

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  50. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Hi, Caroline! Your project is one of the nominated projects for TSWL's Finest of April 2011. Voting will start on the first week of May. I will give you your vote for me badge days before that so you can display it on your blog!

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  51. Andie JayeMay 9, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    found you through lambarounds link party. i love this purse! do you have an etsy shop where you sell them by chance??? **fingers crossed** andie @ http://crayonfreckles.blogspot.com

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  52. UnknownSeptember 13, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Love it. Thanks for sharing

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