Hello!
The handbags I am going to show you tonight are not felt work of mine, but rather some sewing I did before I even knew how to felt. I have been sorting out my stock in order to prepare for our Holiday Farmer's Market on December 3rd. I came across these and it was just so satisfying to see them! They are very well done...even if it me saying so. I have a non-Christmas one in this design that I use as my knitting bag. I often get asked about the print I used on that one. I have used it daily for nearly two years and it has held up very well!
The prints used on these two bags are vintage (1910) postcard reproductions created by a company out of my hometown, Bozeman, Montana. I didn't learn this fact until I had already purchased from them and had my bags made. They have their office down the street from my sister's old place! Anyway they helped pioneer the process of using Giclee (zhee-CLAY) on cotton. In fact, I think they worked hand-in-hand with Epson to develop the printer used for this process. It is a great place to browse as all the vintage prints are wonderful...Check them out at:
http://oldeamericaantiques.com/catalog/index.php
My holiday bags will be available at the December market but you get a sneak preview!
Enjoy!
Janet
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