Inspired by a vintage strip of needle point found at a thrift shop in Anchorage, Alaska. I've been holding on to it for quite awhile ..
not know quite what to do with it.
It came wrapped neatly in a bag with a few more odds and ends
obviously from the same person. Included was a receipt for the burgundy wool yarn dated 1956 .. well AK wasn't even a state until 1959! Pretty cool, eh?
Groove on the Move Messenger Bag
The moment I saw this fabulous piece of art I knew I needed to preserve all the wonderful work that went into it ... as it was sitting on the shelf at the Senior Center Thrift Shop in Wenatchee Washington framed in a seriously too yellow frame.
I bought this lovely, took it home, dismantlement it and carefully cleaned this glorious piece of nostalgic needlework.
What came out...
a messenger bag that will be sure to delight!
fun ♦ fun ♦ fun
~ enjoy ~
7 comments:
Your bags (and the stories that go with them) are drool-worthy. And that Ursula Leguin quote says it all!
Love that piece of embroidery on your masterpiece!
It is one of the most delightful bags I've ever seen!! I love the story behind the needle point too-it is cool!
Have a great weekend, Lisa! :)
What can I say Lisa - this is just fantastic!! I love it, you've outdone yourself. :)
what a great idea! love your bags~
have a super weekend :)
Wow ...both of these bags are really something special and the stories behind them as well!
Love that quote...I've seen that before and have always loved it.
It's always such a thrill to see each new bag ~ the inside is so carefully & beautifully finished and I love that!
I love that bag...so much detail...and oh so yummy vintage! Great find.
ciao bella
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