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Sunflower Purse - Free Pattern

I made this pretty and practical purse to showcase Oakshott Fabrics Colour Wraps
Easy piecing and quilting, with some hand work.
To download a free copy of this pattern please Click Here

What you need
I used one Oakshott Colour Wrap of eight Fat Eighths in a colour of your choice to make each purse, including the lining and strap
(Samples above are in Ruby and St Tropez)

Pattern (see link above to download the pattern free)

Thin polyester or cotton wadding (batting) or polyester felt 8 by 35 inches (25 by 90 cm)

Sewing machine, or these can be sewn by hand
Thread for piecing and quilting
Optional: Embroidery thread and/or beads or buttons to decorate
Cutter and mat
Quilters' ruler
Finished size approximately 11 by 7-1/2 inches (28 by 19 cm) plus strap