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  In the Bag: Artist Made Purses & Bags  
Show Opened:  8/1/2009Online Art Show:  In the Bag: Artist Made Purses & Bags
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Art: white linen by Artist Robin Brickell
"white linen"
Robin Brickell
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Art: The Watermelon Bag by Artist Tiffany Matthews
"The Watermelon Bag"
Tiffany Matthews
Member's
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Art: Larry by Artist Kelli Ann Dubay
"Larry"
Kelli Ann Dubay
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Art: Twilight Daisies Purse by Artist Kris Jean
"Twilight Daisies Purse"
Kris Jean
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Art: Funky Abstract Coach Leather Bag by Artist Diane G. Casey
"Funky Abstract Coach Leather Bag"
Diane G. Casey
Patron's
Choice


"The Watermelon Bag"

Art: The Watermelon Bag by Artist Tiffany Matthews
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Media:  wool yarn, beads, fabric, ribbon
Dimensions:  5.5" x 6.5" plus handle
Date of Work:  2009

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Yarn: 100% Peruvian Wool

Size: actual bag is 5.5" tall and 6.5" wide (8.5" from base to top of handle)

This bag is hand knit with 100% wool yarn and then felted in the washing machine. After the felting is done, the piece is blocked (basically stuffing it with bags or a book to give it the right shape) and set to dry for several days.

For the liner, I used a really fun patterned cotton that has strawberries, flowers, lemons and, of course, watermelons on it. There is an interior pocket as well that is the perfect size for a cell phone. The liner is done on a sewing machine and then hand stitched into the bag.

The handle is made up of beautiful glass beads that sort of mimic the watermelon's seeds. I've also added some ribbon embellishments for added playfulness.

This bag is currently available at www.bumblebina.etsy.com.

Artist:
Tiffany Matthews  View this Artist's Profile
Las Cruces, NM, USA
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