This month, we completed the Key Keeper Coin Purse and I must say, it was the fastest one with a zipper to complete! It's a cute little bag to hold some tiny items. It is a popular item at our home--as soon as I finished it, my daughter grabbed it and put some toys in it! I allowed it for 2 days, then, I confiscated back my bag.
Here it is:
and here it is with June's bag:
There were almost 20 participants this month, I thought that there would be more because the bag is so small.
Highlights:
This team has made more than one! I thought that I would have, too, but so far, I have not.
Marci Girl's bags are always bright, cheery, and so pretty to me!
Emily's purse has a suede for the band, definitely different and cute--that print reminds me of ikat a little.
Knitaly.Cristiana's key keeper is so flipping sweet!
And here is a bag from a first time submitter, Sam! I love this!
I'm so excited that people are doing the challenge and I love to see new people join! I love you oldies, too (I sometimes notice when regulars do not participate)! Also, I noticed that people are still submitting bags from past months and I love it, too!
Congratulations on making your bag, everyone! We are done with 7 months already! Big pats on the back (or butt), have a scoop of ice cream for breakfast!
For July, The Style Stitches Monthly Bag Challenge 2011 sponsors were:
Above All Fabric, who is awarding a $25 gift certificate! Melanie is having a sale on Michael Miller fabrics and an anniversary sale (celebrating her marriage) right now!
Fat Quarter Shop, who is awarding a $50 gift certificate! They are having an 8 year anniversary sale right now!
Now, let's announce the 2 winners for this month's challenge.
I used Random Number Generator to select the winners...
Katie Sews2
And SimplyBeu!
Congratulations, ladies!
Now, you must SEND ME AN E-MAIL TO CLAIM YOUR GIFT CERTIFICATE. The first person who sends me a message gets to pick first, the second person gets the alternative gift certificate. You can reply to this post if you like, but you must send me a separate e-mail to claim your prize.
My address is jemelliahilfiger AT yahoo.com. I suggest copying and pasting it to get it correct.
If you have not e-mailed me within 7 days, I will draw for another winner.
Congrats to everyone who made a bag for the challenge, told someone about the challenge, or both!
A very big thank you to our July sponsors!
Fat Quarter Shop and Above All Fabric!
Woo hoo! Congrats to the winners! And, again, thanks so much for hosting this fun challenge, Jemellia! :)
Posted by: Robin | 01 August 2011 at 11:17 PM
Thanks! Will you make the bag for August? I will post about it tomorrow.
Posted by: Jemellia | 01 August 2011 at 11:48 PM
I made mine two weeks ago but haven't for the life of me been able to find my cord thingy to download photos from my camera! I am never late to anything, sad face.
Posted by: Adrian | 02 August 2011 at 09:43 AM
Wow!! Thanks for posting my bag! I have already started thinking about next month's challenge.
Posted by: Samantha Ward | 02 August 2011 at 10:11 AM
Congrats to the winners! Thanks so much for including my little bag in such a group of lovely entries! I always love seeing how diverse everyone's turn out!
Posted by: Marci Girl | 02 August 2011 at 10:54 AM
Gah! I'm sorry I didn't participate this month, Jemellia!. It would've been really handy because I've had quite a few coins jangling around in my purse (I usually never carry cash or coins). I had family visit, started a new job, and moved. Oh yes, that's right. Maria's in Nompton! Woot woot! Anyway, I have all the supplies for this little one and August's bag, so I've just got to get in gear.
btw- I LOVE knitaly's bag. It's too sweet!
Posted by: Mariapia | 03 August 2011 at 12:45 PM
I congratulate the winner! I would like to send a picture out of game about my "Key Keeper Coin Purse", what is your e-mail adress?
Posted by: Demeter1 | 06 August 2011 at 09:36 AM
I was wondering about you! I knew that you were moving, too. Find that cord thingy!
Posted by: Jemellia | 10 August 2011 at 08:14 AM
I hope that you do it! I really like your little bag!
Posted by: Jemellia | 10 August 2011 at 08:15 AM
Do I live in Nompton? Let's sew together sometime! I work at OK Quiltworks on Tuesdays in OKC, you should go there.
Posted by: Jemellia | 10 August 2011 at 08:16 AM