Sunday, February 22, 2009

Laurel Burch bags

I'm sorry about the confusion yesterday about my Laurel Burch bag. I didn't make it. I was showing the picture of it packed for a class. It is an original Laurel Burch bag from the 1988-1990 time period and the reason I use it is because it is one of the biggest and sturdiest bags I own. You can see the shine on the picture because it looks almost like oil paint in person. The printing process was a thick coating where the color is. I take other totes also to class so they can see how to take measurements off the size they like when they want to make their own. Here is my other LB bag from the same time period.
Here are some of the other LB things I have. All but the salt and pepper shakers are from the 1990 time period too.
I found this tray and the salt and pepper shakers about 5 years ago.
I have all of LB's machine embroidery patterns for my embroidery machine too and have used some of them here.
We got a little more snow during the day yesterday, just enough to coat the driveway again. It is going to be cold today but the sun is shining so maybe it will melt off.

10 comments:

jovaliquilts said...

You have quite a collection! I had a pair of her cat earrings that I bought when I lived in the Bay Area in the 1970's, but I gave them away a few years ago. Now I wish I'd kept them!

Julie in the Barn said...

I also have earrings I bought in San Francisco. They were the first pair I bought when I got my ears pierced over 30 years ago. I love them and wear them often.

I bought some great LB fabric last year and plan to make a purse for myself. Purple with bright colorful cats. I love your tote!

Jane Moxey said...

You will be so glad when the seemingly endless snow goes away! What a cute collection of Laurel Burch goodies!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

I love cats and this type are really cool. I have a couple wooden cats that are painted in black and white strips that I got in New Orleans quite a few years ago (before the storm) and they are same type of art as yours.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/

goodworks1 said...

You can have Laurel's artwork 'framed' in your room every day if you download one of her free screensavers...

http://www.laurelburch.com/Screensavers/index.html

My favorite is the Spirit of Womankind.

Cathi said...

Your Laurel Birch collection is wonderful!!!
I just received a bundle of Laurel Birch fabrics from a friend -- they are so pretty I don't even want to cut into them!

The Calico Cat said...

You've reminded me of a UFO...
My GF sttiched out some of those embroideries for me. (& foer her)
I am cutting the other pieces out of cat prints - very scrappy (hers is batiks). I am supposed to piece them both.... OOPS! (Hers is in a bag on a door handle.) Mine is under a bunch of stuff...

meg said...

Those whimsical cats bring a smile!

Anonymous said...

Your LB collection was fun to see and thank you for sharing. I always enjoy her colors and detail.

J~MT

Vicky F said...

Hi Wanda,
I have a small cat pin from the 90's era Laurel B., and I have always admired her fabrics and fun purses.

Have you heard if her designs are going to continue to be produced? I was sad when she passed away in 2007 (too early of a rare disease).

Vicky F