shelleyberelli presents ... new zippered purses and clutches

I've been otherwise occupied for most of 2011 and haven't really done much sewing since the flurry of activity around the 2010 Nov/Dec BrisStyle markets. Pity, pity, pity as a few of my lovely friends (props must go to the tres generous Akiko and Antoinette) have been o/s recently and brought me back brown paper packages, wrapped up in string ... and filled with delightful and interesting fabrics. I even had a trip to Melbourne's Tessuti fabrics - so the fabric pile's been calling me, like a siren song, but I've somehow resisted their charms.

Well, these glorious 5 days off from work have given me the much needed space to be back at the Bernina. I've whipped up a few new special treats for Friday's BITM. Below is a sneak peak at some of the purses and wristlets I've made. Drawstring bags to follow.