Welcome to Leonardo's Rib!

The title of this blog is acknowledgment of Leonardo DaVinci, one of the most significant figures of the Renaissance period. Today the term Renaissance man refers to anyone who is knowledgeable about many different things. I could not possibly choose just one area on which to express myself so I am taking the route of the Renaissance soul and sharing much about many things.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Bags, Purses and Patchwork!

One of my most popular projects is making purses and bags from patchwork. I carry one with me everywhere and always get comments on it. These bags are also for sale and cost $21. They are also made according to the customer's wishes.


Not all bags are made from patchwork, but they are all created using recycled materials. I have a few women who manage to keep me well stocked in material so I think I will have to keep sewing for at least the next 50 years or so :)

This one is made from plastic bags cut into strips and crocheted. I was completely amazed at how beautiful these bags are when finished. You really don't often associate beauty with plastic grocery bags. It's also a fantastic way to keep them out of the landfills. They do take a lot of bags though, so I'm always on the lookout for more. I think Target bags and Hobby Lobby provide the best colors.


It's time to get started on more projects. I think I may need more hours in the day.

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