Well, not The Beatles, but my beetles. My Melissa Shirley Beetle Purse is back from the finishers. I love it. I started this canvas in an embellishment class with Brenda Hart a year or so ago and finally finished it.
My favorite part of the stitching is the background. It’s a woven open stitch done in metallic. It goes fast and is easy to compensate. What more could we want. With that plus I could focus on the details in the wonderful beetles.
The leather is the perfect shade of olive green. The size is perfect. Who knows, I may even carry this one. Funny thing is, I irrationally hate bugs. I had to have this purse, go figure.
I did document all the threads and stitches. A complete stitch guide is available should anyone else want their own Beetle Purse.
Wishing you a happy Sunday.
Look! Silk Ribbon bugs! How cute.
I hope you sent a photo to Melissa Shirley. Meanwhile, want to borrow my bug spray? LOL
Seriously, this is a killer purse. Carry it in good health.
Wonderful! You sure have a way of making a silk purse out of a bug's antenna! Or something like that. Ruth this is so grand, and the finishing is perfect. I don't suppose you'd like to trade it for one of my vintage Isabella Fiori's? I didn't think so. Hope you're out and about today carrying your new purse!
Fabulous piece. I am sorely tempted to order it, but have another I have to finish first!
Isabella Fiore purses! Oh yes, I do love those too. Glad you like the bugs. thanks, ruth
Hi I am interested in your stitches.
How can I get this pattern?!
You can order the painted canvas, instructions and threads for the Melissa Shirley beetle purse through our shop. Here's the weblink.
https://www.bedeckedandbeadazzled.com/b2735/
This is AMAZING. J'adore!
http://www.GirlMeetsBug.com
Beetlepoint!