Belts and Bags

While I knit away on Elisa's Nest Tote (it's going smoothly this time), I thought I would share some finished projects.  Before we went on vacation, I finally sent Marianne and Sasha their prizes from my birthday giveaway.  It was about time.

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This one went to Marianne.  I must admit I like this one so much that I almost made another one for myself.  I may still.

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Here's Sasha's new belt.  I used some of my Denyse Schmidt fabrics and couldn't be happier with how it all came together.  I just love these fabrics.  And for you observant types, yes, that's the belt up in the new banner.

Because I was so tardy in getting these prizes made, I whipped up something extra for each of these ladies.

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These little clutches are from Amy Karol's book.  Super fast and easy to make.  I didn't have elastic cord on hand so I used some 1/4" elastic and it worked just fine.  The vintage buttons and the fabric are all from the stash.