With an overwhelming majority, the aqua purse won! Thanks for all your input. I should have listened to my gut - that was the bag I intended to make available in the first place, but then I started playing around, resulting in the orange one. I do plan to revisit the design of the orange one, but in a larger size. It really is a cute bag, but too small for me. I should have used a tripod to take photos of the two bags because in the photos I posted, the aqua one looks larger, but in reality both bags are about the same size. The orange one was just slouchier and taken from a slightly farther position.
As you can see, I whipped up another one. This one is a smidge larger (I think I have a problem with small bags). I took a photo with it on my shoulder so you can get a good idea of the real size.
Do you recognize the fabric? That's the fabric I designed and had printed at Spoonflower. I had forgotten all about it - if I had remembered it, I would have used it in my quilt. I love it! I lined it with a brown & white Sis Boom print. I think I'll go transfer all my purse stuff now (leaving some stuff out, of course):)
Over the weekend I'll make another one and take photos for the tutorial. Hopefully I'll have the pattern ready for next week. Sound good? One more thing, anybody have a good name for the bag? I'm terrible at naming things. If you have any suggestions, let me know.
***The pattern is ready, the Phoebe Bag! You can download it from the right sidebar under Free Patterns or right here****
I LOVE that fabric. Very nice work! I think it would make a great sundress.
Posted by: Holly | June 24, 2009 at 11:46 PM
I can't wait for the pattern, this is exactly what I had in mind for my new handbag, and have my fabric ready (if I bought enough that is!)I will ponder a name but nothing witty coming to mind right now all I have is winning aqua hobo.
Posted by: Tammy | June 24, 2009 at 11:57 PM
I'm behind and just saw yesterday's post! I love the lantern bloom fabric but the size/shape of the aqua is really nice :) I'll be looking forward to your tute!
Posted by: Amy @ parkcitygirl | June 25, 2009 at 12:29 AM
love the photo with the camera! and the bag too of course; the fabric is lovely, you are so clever. Not sure if it's appropriate but my first thought for a name was "Simply Sassy".....has a nice sounc to it.
Posted by: Kerry | June 25, 2009 at 02:12 AM
Miss Flirty :)
Posted by: Celaine | June 25, 2009 at 03:17 AM
i just voted... i know, late.
aqua. love it!
and that fabric is WONDERFUL!
Posted by: leslie | June 25, 2009 at 04:26 AM
Great fabrics! I also like the aqua purse, but since I rarely have my finger on the pulse of America, I let my 17 year old vote.
I've tried to carry smaller purses, thinking I would be forced to carry less junk, but it never seems to work out very well for me. My kids are WAY passed the diaper bag stage, too.
Posted by: Tina in Duluth | June 25, 2009 at 05:22 AM
How about the sundrop bag?
Posted by: Shelly | June 25, 2009 at 05:41 AM
I didn't get a chance to vote! Both bags are fab but I would have voted for the orange, more rectangular one.....
Posted by: june | June 25, 2009 at 06:48 AM
Yeah! Oh, I can hardly wait! I love the shape of that bag. Maybe you could call it....People's Choice! You know because so many people voted for it. (corny I know :))
Posted by: Lisa Q | June 25, 2009 at 07:24 AM
With a nod to the 60's -- Flower Power. I LOVE that fabric!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | June 25, 2009 at 07:55 AM
Sounds perfect to me!!!!
I didn't have the chance to vote, bu either one is perfect. Thanks!
xo
Posted by: rac | June 25, 2009 at 08:09 AM
No name suggestions, just want to say that I LOVE that bag and will be eagerly waiting for the tutorial. :)
Posted by: Chelsea | June 25, 2009 at 08:11 AM
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOUR FABRIC!!! I think you should call this bag the Spoonflower Bag (unless that breaks some copyright law, or something...). It's precious, I can hardly wait to make one!
Posted by: jessica denny | June 25, 2009 at 08:21 AM
I like the idea Kerry had of naming it "Simple Sassy" You did such a great job designing your own fabric, love the bold flowers! I enjoy seeing peoples designs on "Spoonflower".
Posted by: Laurel | June 25, 2009 at 08:26 AM
I thought that was your spoonflower fabric! I love the purse in that fabric. No idea for names, I am not good at naming things either.
Posted by: Tonya Richard | June 25, 2009 at 08:58 AM
I can't wait! How sweet of you to go to all that trouble for us! It's an adorable bag, why not call it the Beki Bag?
Posted by: Diane | June 25, 2009 at 09:07 AM
Love the flower fabric! LOVE it!
Posted by: C.E.R. | June 25, 2009 at 09:49 AM
I LOVE it! I can't wait for the pattern! Thank you for sharing! The fabric you made is adorable!! I like The Beki Bag or The Sassy Bag!
Posted by: Nicole | June 25, 2009 at 09:59 AM
You make the best bags. I am currently using one I bought from your shop. I have to tell you I get so many compliments on it. I think when I get a little better at sewing I will get the pattern and try to make one myself! Love your flower fabric.
Posted by: Stephanie B | June 25, 2009 at 10:17 AM