Giveaway: Jenna + Jona

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Mabel Messenger by Jenna Lou Designs

Jenna Lou Designs has a popular line of original, downloadable .pdf sewing patterns, the newest of which is the Mabel Messenger. Jenna’s blog, Jenna Lou Loves You, is a new love of mine. The patterns are available through her website and Etsy alongside her collection of finished goods. Jenna says she loves color and that her work is inspired by the unique vintage and new fabrics with which she works.

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Jona is proprietress of the Arizona-based Fabritopia. Since she opened her shop just over a year ago, she’s become an integral part of the online sewing and crafting community. She shares her business, family, and crafting life through her blog Stop Staring, Start Sewing! and coordinated the “Fabric 2.Faux” gathering at the Spring Quilt Market in Pittsburgh.

Jona, meet Jenna. Jenna, meet Jona. Everyone, meet Jona and Jenna!

I’ve paired these two up for a giveaway to see us all through the weekend. Jenna is giving away three copies of her Mabel Messenger pattern, and Jona is offering a $25 Fabritopia gift certificate. So the grand prize will be the gift certificate + pattern, and two runners-up will receive a pattern.

To play, visit Fabritopia, have a look around, and think about which fabric(s) will make the perfect Mabel Messenger. Come on back here and leave a comment with your selection. (If you win the grand prize, you can use it to buy whatever you wish from the shop, of course.)

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Mabel Messenger by Jenna Lou Designs – interior view

A note about the Mabel Messenger: The pattern calls for a heavier home dec weight fabric for either the interior or exterior, ideally both, in addition to heavyweight interfacing. Jenna says quilting weight for both will work, but the bag will be slightly less sturdy overall. Denyse Schmidt’s County Fair, Amy Butler’s Nigella, and Vicki Payne’s For Your Home would all fit the bill.

Good luck, everyone! The contest is open worldwide. I will close it down on Wednesday, July 15, around 8am Central U.S. time and announce the winners here and on Twitter shortly thereafter. Thank you so much, Jenna and Jona!

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The winners! Random.org picked numbers 33, 81, and 91. So the grand prize goes to Jennifer Ladd and the runners up are Barb and Laura W.. Thank you so much for the entries, everyone — your virtual designs were quite inspired!

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07/10/2009 | Giveaways | Comments

211 Responses to “Giveaway: Jenna + Jona”

  1. Posted by: sandy - 07/10/2009 - 1

    WOW love that pattern. I like the fabrics used in the sample alot. But I also like Vicki Payne For You Home Fabric 54″ HDVP17 Links Black fabric.

    Thanks for the opportunity and throw me into the pot.

  2. Posted by: Linda - 07/10/2009 - 2

    Hi
    I would make one in the Vicki Payne Poppy Aqua.
    Happy Chicks can never have enough purses or flowers..

  3. Posted by: ~Michelle~ - 07/10/2009 - 3

    That pattern looks awesome! I’m equally torn at the moment between Bari J’s Full Bloom and Paula Prass’s Summer Soiree – lusting after both those lines. :) Great giveaway – thank you.

  4. Posted by: Katherine L. - 07/10/2009 - 4

    I have had my eye on that pattern! I would love to make it in the Denyse Schmidt Country Fair Ribbon fabric in blue. And use some of the other contrasting fabric for the inside.

    Thanks for the giveaway!!

  5. Posted by: Rebecca - 07/10/2009 - 5

    How lovely! I would definitely use Moda Wonderland in Tea Time Pistachio.

  6. Posted by: Liz - 07/10/2009 - 6

    I think the patchwork from MoMo’s Wonderland would be perfect. I’d be in heaven!

  7. Posted by: becca - 07/10/2009 - 7

    i would wait for the whimsy line to come in and use that!!! great giveaway!!

  8. Posted by: erica - 07/10/2009 - 8

    that bag is adorable.

  9. Posted by: Jennifer - 07/10/2009 - 9

    Oooh I love this bag! I would think that Denyse Schmidt’s County Fair in Dottie Roseberry would be perfect. Thanks for the giveaway!

  10. Posted by: Angela - 07/10/2009 - 10

    I would love it in the new Summer Soiree- leaf houndstooth, black party animal, and the cufflink in turquoise.

  11. Posted by: jackie - 07/10/2009 - 11

    so stinkin cute! i would use the county fair fabric or the new paula prass houndstooth fabric in pink mixed with something else from the same line.

  12. Posted by: Harley - 07/10/2009 - 12

    I love this pattern! Hmm, fabric choices.. it’s so hard to just pick a few. I would probably go all Heather Bailey and choose Pop Garden Paisley Lime, Bijoux Tiled Primrose Canary Gold, and Zag Stripe Gold.

  13. Posted by: Mary L - 07/10/2009 - 13

    I would use Amy Butler’s Wood Fern in Khaki color from her Nigella line. thanks for the giveaway!

  14. Posted by: Rekh - 07/10/2009 - 14

    I have been waiting for the perfect project for Anna Marie Horner’s Good Folks fabric for a while so I’d probably use a combination of those. Great pattern!

  15. Posted by: Dani M - 07/10/2009 - 15

    Love it! And I’m all over the Amy Butler Nigella Home Dec Starflower Tiles Spinach. :D

  16. Posted by: Stefanie - 07/10/2009 - 16

    I am OBSESSED with Summer Soiree by Paula Prass. So anything from her new line I think would make a great bag!

  17. Posted by: Meghan - 07/10/2009 - 17

    I would totally use the Laura Gunn fabrics to make it!

  18. Posted by: Beth - 07/10/2009 - 18

    Wow! LOVE the bag pattern, I would use some Heather Bailey fabrics.

  19. Posted by: Mary P - 07/10/2009 - 19

    I love those red hippos from Eva Lundgreen!

  20. Posted by: Sequana - 07/10/2009 - 20

    Oh my….I’ve been lusting after Paula Prass’s Summer Soiree ever since I saw it. So many ways to use that with this pattern.

  21. Posted by: Adva Price - 07/10/2009 - 21

    I love the European fabrics and the Robots. Awesome pattern!

  22. Posted by: Jeannine - 07/10/2009 - 22

    The blue Garden Party print from Momo’s Wonderland line would make a gread Mabel Messenger.

  23. Posted by: jenny - 07/10/2009 - 23

    I like the idea of a big print like Anna Maria Horner’s Good Folks Festival Zinnia fabric on a bag like that.

  24. Posted by: Kim - 07/10/2009 - 24

    Laura Gunn Lantern Bloom, all the way. Any of it, I love the whole line! Then my bag will look like it stepped out of a painting – lovely!

  25. Posted by: Nova - 07/10/2009 - 25

    Hmm…maybe Garden Party Glass (Wonderland) with Snip Snip Chai and Euro Dots and Berries (Silke Leffler) or Spots-Gumdrop (Sweet by Urban Chiks).

  26. Posted by: Christine H. - 07/10/2009 - 26

    Oooh, I love picking out fabric for imaginary projects. :D I think I would go with several fabrics from the Wonderland by MoMo line: Snip Snip Chair, Garden Party Glass & one of the peppers for the lining. Love.

  27. Posted by: SarahB - 07/10/2009 - 27

    What a great bag! I rarely browse the home dec fabrics, but I really like the Denyse Schmidt County Fair Home Dec Posie fabrics, both the Raisin and Slate!

  28. Posted by: Amanda Perkins - 07/10/2009 - 28

    Ooh, I love Patty Young Mezzanine DC4130 Gothic Flower Pink, Bari J Ackerman Full Bloom Fabric 30194-3 Bird Cream, and Denyse Schmidt County Fair Home Dec HDDS03 Dottie Roseberry.

  29. Posted by: Megan - 07/10/2009 - 29

    I think I’d use the For Your Home Chains Ivory for the outside and line it with Lantern Bloom Orange.

  30. Posted by: Chrisandra Davis - 07/10/2009 - 30

    OMG the Douglas Day Be a Man line is great! The bag would be awesome in Douglas Day Be A Man Fabric BA05 Rebel Patches Red.

  31. Posted by: Maria - 07/10/2009 - 31

    Ooh, I just got some of Denyse Schmidt’s Home Deco fabric and would love to make the bag with that! I’m a red color fan so I’d definitely make a red colorway combo bag!

  32. Posted by: Becky Baucum - 07/10/2009 - 32

    I would love to use the Lantern Bloom fabrics – I love how “painterly” they are and am buying the whole set!

  33. Posted by: Jennifer Ladd - 07/10/2009 - 33

    My sister would love this bag! And her birthday is coming up! She likes lighter colors, so I would make the bag with Denyse Schmidt Daisy Bouquet Pear on the outside, and Dottie Porch on the inside.

  34. Posted by: Erin Compton - 07/10/2009 - 34

    What a cute bag! I think if I were to make it I’d use Vicki Payne For You Home Fabric Poppy in Aqua. I have a thing for poppies, and the color aqua. ;-)

  35. Posted by: Jennifer Blanton - 07/10/2009 - 35

    I really like this bag and I think it would be very pretty made out of the Tanya Whelan barefoot roses fabrics

  36. Posted by: Kathleen - 07/10/2009 - 36

    I made myself a purse out of the same Echino fabric in the picture, but with red scooters! Anyway, I’d probably make the messenger bag out of Denyse Schmidt’s Dottie fabric. I also think the Anna Maria Horner Festival would look great, but I believe that is quilting weight.

  37. Posted by: Leigh - 07/10/2009 - 37

    I recently saw a bag made with “Pop Garden Zag Stripe Gold” and I think it would look fantastic on this bag!!!

  38. Posted by: Marissa - 07/10/2009 - 38

    I think this is a great give away! Thanks for puttinging it together. I really love Patty Youngs new fabric line, I might just have to have a less sturdy bag because I love it so much.

  39. Posted by: chicago sarah - 07/10/2009 - 39

    Large Whimsy in blue. Dang, another fabric shop I didn’t even know about…

  40. Posted by: simone - 07/10/2009 - 40

    Love Jona (and fabritopia) and would love to meet Jenna! And would of course love the fabritopia gift card and the pattern. Thanks for the great giveaway….so which fabrics would i use…Jennifer Paganelli’s new blue and black damask from her Pretty please line…then something from Paula Prass’ summer soire line top conpliment it nicely.

  41. Posted by: Carrie - 07/10/2009 - 41

    I think I would have to use a combo from Denyse Schmidt’s County Fair line. Perfect.

  42. Posted by: Bridget - 07/10/2009 - 42

    That is a very cool bag! I would make it using Vicki Payne For You Home Fabric 54″ HDVP16 Branches Black

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  43. Posted by: ChristinaW - 07/10/2009 - 43

    I think I’d do something bright from the Paula Prass collection – maybe canopy stripe aqua and the mints pink dots…
    great, great bag! thank you!
    christinaleigh1 at gmail dot com

  44. Posted by: Anna - 07/11/2009 - 44

    It’s not an obvious choice for a grown up-bag, but I’d love to see it done using some of Davis Walker’s Oh Boy!-fabrics. Maybe just one or two and combine them with something more “plain”.

  45. Posted by: kylie - 07/11/2009 - 45

    It would definatly have to be from Laura Gunns fabric line.

  46. Posted by: celia - 07/11/2009 - 46

    This is what I love for the bag that’s is amazingly pretty and I just love Jenna Lou pattern!

    Item# jennifer-paganelli-pretty-please-fabric-jp12-ann-flower-mural-bl12

  47. Posted by: Indie House - 07/11/2009 - 47

    I like Vicki Payne’s Poppy Aqua and Pop Garden Zag Stripe Gold- obviously I’m a big fan of color :)

    Great giveaway!

  48. Posted by: Pamela S - 07/11/2009 - 48

    I would choose Full Bloom – I’m a big fan of Bari’s and the fabrics have a romantic watercolor look about them I love! Thanks for your great giveaway – count me in!

  49. Posted by: Leigh - 07/11/2009 - 49

    Oh – that would look so cool in Vicki Payne’s Poppy Ivory or Denyse Schmidt’s Dottie Porch!

  50. Posted by: Jamie - 07/11/2009 - 50

    I just love the Lantern Bloom line from Laura Gunn, this bag might just be the perfect place to use a few of her designs! Thanks for the giveaway!

  51. Posted by: Kathleen Grace - 07/11/2009 - 51

    I love this pattern, I would probably use one or two of Vicki Paynes beautiful fabrics, I can’t make up my mind which ones yet:>)

  52. Posted by: Rosmarinus - 07/11/2009 - 52

    I would use the Amy Butler Nigella series with the turquoise colorways that is carried by Fabritopia. The design of Jenna Lou’s messenger tote lends itself to using bold, fun prints.

  53. Posted by: Katie B - 07/11/2009 - 53

    Oh, such a tough choice! I think I’d have to start with the Nigella Passion Vine in Celery. Thanks for the giveaway!

  54. Posted by: Kristin - 07/11/2009 - 54

    Wow! I love everything about this giveaway! I’ve been dying to do something in the new Patty Young Mezzanine fabric, so I would probably use the Gothic Wave Leaf and Gothic Flower Moss for this one!

  55. Posted by: Hannah - 07/11/2009 - 55

    I would love to make that bag out of Tanya Whelan’s Darla line. I have been drooling over that line for a while now and think it would look beautiful with that bag.

  56. Posted by: Jackie - 07/11/2009 - 56

    I just loooooovvvvveeee Andalucia! I would make the bag in that fabric in a heartbeat. Thanks for the opportunity.

  57. Posted by: Rosemary - 07/11/2009 - 57

    Let’s see…it’s between Full Bloom and Paula’s new line. I think both would look lovely.

  58. Posted by: Yvonne - 07/11/2009 - 58

    I would definitely use Denyse Schmidt’s Country Fair. They are all gorgeous fabrics but my pick for this bag would be the Ribbon Floral Berry for the outer and Dottie Roseberry for the inside.

  59. Posted by: Renee E - 07/11/2009 - 59

    Dance with me!! I would love to try it!

  60. Posted by: Nanna - 07/11/2009 - 60

    I think the lime green hippo fabric would be pretty. Love this bag.

  61. Posted by: Erin - 07/11/2009 - 61

    I’d make a black and white bag out of Vicki Payne’s For Your Home using the “links” and “chains” fabrics. Love the bag!!

  62. Posted by: Mearaid - 07/11/2009 - 62

    I think this would look fabulous in Anna Maria Horner’s Good Folks.

  63. Posted by: Liz @ Loving Mom - 07/11/2009 - 63

    I love this pattern, I’ve been trying to figure out how to neatly add a flap like that to a bag!! I think it would look really cute in Denyse Schmidt County Fair (I am thinking Dottie Porch for part of it)

  64. Posted by: Kathy - 07/11/2009 - 64

    I’d love the pair up the Jennifer Paganelli Flower Power with Tanya Whelan Ava Rose Ticking Stripe.

    And thanks to all who are making the giveaway possible!

  65. Posted by: Gina - 07/11/2009 - 65

    Laura Gunn, Lantern line, Turquoise and Orange would be beautiful for this bag. Thanks for the chance to win!!

  66. Posted by: maggie - 07/11/2009 - 66

    Great pattern! I love the Paula Prass Summer Soiree, some of the black and white prints. I need a more neutral purse. Thanks for the giveaway.

  67. Posted by: Heather - 07/11/2009 - 67

    oooh, I just discovered the Vicki Payne dec fabric on Frabritopia! I just love it – and I think her orange swirls would make a very funky bag!

    I also just love the design of the Mabel Messenger – it is just the size I have been looking for, for a new “school” bag to return to my Kindergarten class in September (lots of room to stuff in arts and craft supplies, marked papers AND my lunch too).

  68. Posted by: Loraine - 07/11/2009 - 68

    What a great messenger bag. Love Fabritopia as well, and I’m happy to find this blog to add to my blog roll!

  69. Posted by: MegVS - 07/11/2009 - 69

    Oooh…I am a big fan of both Jenna and Jona! I have featured Jenna in a couple of my etsy treasuries and I have Jona’s Edith Twirl Skirt pattern (made the cutest skirt!)!

    This new pattern looks awesome! I would love to make it in Vicki Payne’s Poppy Aqua!

  70. Posted by: Jeanne Crockett - 07/11/2009 - 70

    Vicki Payne’s “Chains” fabric would be my first choice. I’d supplement that with a couple of more colorful picks to create more of a patchwork look.

    Great looking bag.

  71. Posted by: Christina - 07/11/2009 - 71

    I think the Amy Butler wood fern patterns (I particularly like the ivory one) would look nice.

  72. Posted by: Katie - 07/11/2009 - 72

    I love this pattern and I would definitely make it out of Denyse Schmidt’s Country Fair – I’ve been looking for the perfect project to use these fabrics and I think this would be it!

  73. Posted by: 2hippos - 07/11/2009 - 73

    The bag looks great. I’m thinking Dena Fishbein’s Snowflower Snow Berry Red and Red Dots would look great.

  74. Posted by: Anne - 07/11/2009 - 74

    What an adorable bag? How I would love this! It would look amazing in Bari J. Ackerman’s Full Bloom fabrics. Love it!!!!

  75. Posted by: Robin - 07/11/2009 - 75

    Hard choice. I love Amy Butler’s Nigella.

  76. Posted by: Julie - 07/11/2009 - 76

    I love the Amy Butler Nigella line. I just saw it the other day in a shop. I would pick the Wood Fern pattern in Ivory to do the outside and a coordinating brown for the inside.

  77. Posted by: Lee - 07/11/2009 - 77

    I have fallen in love with BariJ’s Full Bloom, so I would love to make Mabel up in that fabric line-especially the Bird design in all colorways! Fingers crossed!

  78. Posted by: gillian - 07/11/2009 - 78

    I love, love, love the Moda Wonderland line by Moda and can’t get enough in my stash. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

  79. Posted by: Lara - 07/11/2009 - 79

    I am in love with Anna Maria Horner’s Good Folks line! I have yet to make anything from it, so that would be a definite contender. That scooter fabric on the sample pretty much rocks my world, too….and those red hippos in the Euro Fabrics section–I might marry those little guys!!!

  80. Posted by: Michele - 07/11/2009 - 80

    Oh boy,oh boy! I would use the zebra, floral,and stripes from Paula Prass’s Summer Soiree. I’ve been eyeing this collection for so long now!

  81. Posted by: Barb - 07/11/2009 - 81

    What a wonderful pattern. I would love to make it with Amy Butler Nigella Home Dec HDABS4 Passion Vine Celery and some coordinating fabrics.

  82. Posted by: BBoyle - 07/11/2009 - 82

    I love the Denyse Schmidt County Fair in the Daisy Bouquet Berry and the Tulip Medallion Berry. Both would look nice with the messenger bag. My daughter Molly starts grad school in Iowa this fall and will be teaching a class! She will need some of this goodness to carry all the papers she has to grade.
    Thanks for the giveaway.

  83. Posted by: Miriam Dillon - 07/11/2009 - 83

    I love Jenna’s patterns – have a few! I think I would use Joel Dewberry’s new fabric line, Deer Valley. Would be beautiful!

  84. Posted by: Rebecca - 07/11/2009 - 84

    Great pattern!! I would love to make one as a carry-on bag and diaper bag. It would look great with some coordinating Country Fair prints – like Riboon Floral and Dottie. Thanks for the chance!!

  85. Posted by: sharon - 07/11/2009 - 85

    I like Kaffe Fassett bubble flower blue with either pink or yellow print accent piece.

    I have never seen Jenna’s patterns before but, will go to look now. this pattern would make great school bags for my tween nieces

  86. Posted by: Dot - 07/11/2009 - 86

    Love this messenger bag. In dec weight would like Vicki Payne’s poppy, stripes and spots; also love Laura Gunn’s new line so choice might be hard.

  87. Posted by: Allison - 07/11/2009 - 87

    I would love a purse like that in the Country Fair Line from Denyse Schmit. It would be so retro that it would be cool!! Thanks for doing this for us.

  88. Posted by: Lynne in NY - 07/11/2009 - 88

    What a great pattern – I hope I win. I will make it in Laura Gunn Lantern Bloom – the Bird cage fabric looks gorgeous and could be accented with the turquoise, wine, and citron from the same line. For more oomph and stiffness in the inside I would use Nigella’s fabric with the sateen finish – maybe Passion Vine in Celery.
    Thank you for the great giveaway.

  89. Posted by: DianeY - 07/11/2009 - 89

    So many great choices for this bag-I think I’d use Pillow & Max Whimsy prints in the Pinks, whites and kiwis. I think they’d make a great bag!

  90. Posted by: Becky - 07/11/2009 - 90

    I love it! How about using Vicki Payne’s Tulip Glass and Chains Ivory?

  91. Posted by: Laura W. - 07/11/2009 - 91

    What a gorgeous bag & generous giveaway! If I made this bag, I’d use Denyse Schmidt County Fair Home Dec: Ribbon Floral Porch, Dottie Porch, and Daisy Bouquet Pear.

  92. Posted by: april f - 07/11/2009 - 92

    I would use Patty Young’s Mezzanine!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  93. Posted by: Karen - 07/11/2009 - 93

    Hi – what a great giveaway.

    That pattern looks like a lot of fun to make.

    I am gaga over Paula Prass’s new line Summer Soiree, so I think I would choose the following prints from that line:

    Best Friend – Grey
    Canopy Stripe – Grey
    Mints – Grey

    That combination would make an outstanding bag!

    Thank you for the chance,
    Karen

  94. Posted by: Alecia - 07/11/2009 - 94

    Fell in love with the B. Ackerman Full Bloom fabric in pink. Pair that with some Amy Butler Full Moon Polka Dots and maybe a snippet of something else!

    Great pattern…

  95. Posted by: Sarah S - 07/11/2009 - 95

    This is lovely! I would pair Amy Butlers Nigella in Wood Fern Eggshell with Nigella in Passion Vine Grey! I love this line of fabric but I never can afford it! Thanks for the fun giveaway!

  96. Posted by: Katherine - 07/11/2009 - 96

    I’ve been drooling over the Momo Wonderland collection for some time now and keep almost adding it to my cart at Fabritopia, but I’d probably make this bag in the Vicki Payne Poppy Aqua.

  97. Posted by: michelle in fl - 07/11/2009 - 97

    thanks for this chance; I love love love fabritopia. I would probably have to head right for the Amy Butler Nigella happiness, especially with it at only $9 a yard. yum!

  98. Posted by: Melissa - 07/11/2009 - 98

    Love this!!! Great idea, collaboration is awesome! I would go green, green, green with Amy Butler Nigella Home Dec HDABS4 Passion Vine Celery! Super fun ladies!

  99. Posted by: Carol - 07/11/2009 - 99

    Love the messenger bag! I’d use Vicki Payne’s Branches Black for the bag and line it with the Gold Spots. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  100. Posted by: Sherri - 07/11/2009 - 100

    What a great pattern…and I’d use combinations of reds and aquas from Mezzanine, Whimsy, and Summer Soiree—love all those new lines and don’t have any yet!

  101. Posted by: Ann - 07/11/2009 - 101

    thanks for having this contest! I would use Momo Wonderland Tweedle Dee pistachio, & line it with Freshcut by Heather Bailey, Lollipop Garden Jade.

  102. Posted by: Lisa in TX - 07/11/2009 - 102

    I love this! J + J = one great collaberation. I might use some Anna Maria’s home dec fabric on this – or just see what Jona would recommend!

  103. Posted by: Elizabeth - 07/11/2009 - 103

    What a fantastic bag! I’ve thought that Amy Butler’s passion vine in river would make a lovely bag for a long time now.

  104. Posted by: Andrea T. :) - 07/11/2009 - 104

    Oh, oh, oh … what a fun giveaway.

    I’d pick Vicki Payne’s “Poppy in Aqua” for the exterior and then line it with Paula Prass’ “Party Animal in Pink.” How cute would that be?!?!

    Happy Day!

  105. Posted by: Jen S. - 07/11/2009 - 105

    I am obsessed with Jenna Lou’s bag designs! What a great giveaway!

  106. Posted by: stacey - 07/11/2009 - 106

    i like amy butler nigella wood fern… either in eggshell or ivory! :)

  107. Posted by: byron - 07/11/2009 - 107

    Laura Gunn Lantern Bloom in Ivory, perhaps green. Love the bag and love the site!

  108. Posted by: Susan C - 07/11/2009 - 108

    I’m having a tough time deciding between Laura Gun Lantern Bloom in Orange or Turquoise! I love them both!

  109. Posted by: Anne - 07/11/2009 - 109

    I love Anna Maria Horners zinna fabric – would look so nice on this wonderful pattern.

  110. Posted by: Caroline - 07/11/2009 - 110

    Fun contest! Love Jona and love Jenna Lou!!!

  111. Posted by: Caroline - 07/11/2009 - 111

    I have some AB Nigella that I have been waiting to use, this would be perfect!

  112. Posted by: merrybabies - 07/11/2009 - 112

    I love the vicki payne poppies on ivory! I’ve got a couch that needs a new cover…!

  113. Posted by: Somer - 07/11/2009 - 113

    I think I would like to use the Vicki Payne Poppy with the Jennifer Panganelli Polly Strip in persimmon. Or Amy Butler Wood Fern in Eggshell with Denise Schmidt Dizzy Dots in berry. Oh I better stop looking, too much fun.

  114. Posted by: Hilary - 07/11/2009 - 114

    I would probably use Amy Butler’s Nigella.
    Such a cute bag!

  115. Posted by: Paula - 07/11/2009 - 115

    Too many to choose from! But I do love the Pillow and Maxfield Large Whimsy Doozie Candy, with the coordinating Curly Swirl Pink for the lining and tab, and probably the underside of the strap. Gorgeous!

  116. Posted by: Jackie H - 07/11/2009 - 116

    I love stripes so I think the Eva Lundgreen Euro stripe fabric is aqua and orange will be so neat! :)

  117. Posted by: sarah - 07/11/2009 - 117

    I’d love to work with Amy Butler Nigella in Passion Vine Grey. I’ve eyed that since it’s release!

  118. Posted by: Missdv - 07/11/2009 - 118

    ooo
    The Vicki Payne range
    Chains, Branches and Links
    (I like the black and white) with maybe a piece of Swirls in Orange somewhere.

    Nice comp and great store.

  119. Posted by: Pamela - 07/11/2009 - 119

    What a cute bag! I think Pillow and Maxfield Whimsy Simply Striped Blue, Curly Swirl Blue, Dottie Grid Kiwi and Crisscross Blue would make a stunning bag. :)

  120. Posted by: Diane - 07/11/2009 - 120

    What a neat bag and great giveaway! I’ve been ‘reading’ Jona for a long time, would probably choose the Jennifer Paginelli fabrics, BUT there are so many awesome lines out there right now…thank you.

  121. Posted by: Alissa - 07/11/2009 - 121

    So hard to choose just two fabrics! I think I would have to go with Anna Maria Horner Good Folks Filigree Dusk on the inside with Amy Butler Nigella Home Dec Grandiflora Maroon on the outside. Only for my first bag, of course – I’m sure I couldn’t make just one!

  122. Posted by: Melanie - 07/11/2009 - 122

    So many great fabrics to choose from! I kinda liked the Vicky Payne range, thought they’d be fun to play with for a bag.

  123. Posted by: Julianna - 07/11/2009 - 123

    So nice to discover you via Jonna. I love the bag and ADORE the scooter fabric.

  124. Posted by: karen - 07/11/2009 - 124

    I love Jona’s blog, and I will be visiting Jenna’s soon! I have my fingers crossed!

  125. Posted by: Debbie - 07/11/2009 - 125

    Oh! Oh! Oh! I’ve been lusting after that bag…(in my heart!)…and I love, love Vickie Payne’s Poppy in Aqua! Adorable. Such a cool give-away!

  126. Posted by: Jaime Young - 07/11/2009 - 126

    Oh my heavens! I love the County Fair line and I would choose any of those fabrics particularly the bouquet in pear to make the bag :) Thanks for the opportunity!

  127. Posted by: Sandra Hake - 07/11/2009 - 127

    I really love the Lantern Bloom collection from my St. Louis ‘neighbor’ Laura Gunn. I also really like the County Fair line and think it would look wonderful.

    Thanks for the giveaway.

  128. Posted by: Katie - 07/11/2009 - 128

    Wow! I think Vicki Payne’s HDVP17 Links Black would look really cool on the bag paired with a really bright polka dot or stripe.

  129. Posted by: Catherine - 07/11/2009 - 129

    AB Passion Vine in Grey, for the main fabric. Thanks for the info about Jenna and Jona.

  130. Posted by: Susan C - 07/11/2009 - 130

    I really love Amy Butler’s Nigella Passion Vine Brown. Thanks for the great giveaway!

  131. Posted by: Rachel - 07/11/2009 - 131

    Love that bag pattern! I’d definitely make it with the Momo Tea Time Pistachio. Thanks!

  132. Posted by: Autumn - 07/11/2009 - 132

    Denyse Schmidt’s County Fair is my favorite, but there were so many fabrics that caught my eye, overall. I loved all the birds that are featured in prints. They are wonderful.

  133. Posted by: Christin B - 07/11/2009 - 133

    WOW! What a great giveaway!!!

    This pattern is so great! I’d probably make it with some Heather Ross fabric I have stashed away ;) This would be a great bag for school.

  134. Posted by: Jennifer S. - 07/11/2009 - 134

    What a great giveaway! I am a big fan of Wonderland by Momo and think Tea Time in Pistachio would look great (paired with a sturdier interior fabric, of course). I actually have already bought the Mabel pattern but would never turn down a JennaLou pattern ;) . Big fan of both Jona & Jenna; count me in!

  135. Posted by: Toni - 07/12/2009 - 135

    I am still in awe for the Amy Butler Nigella line and would start with the vine in the river colorway – can’t help it! This is the first bag I’ve been really jazzed about and I think it’s the great structure – I like the stiffness. Fun giveaway and fun to read everyone’s ideas! :-)

  136. Posted by: Maria - 07/12/2009 - 136

    I think I’d use Summer Soiree. I’m sure if I dug through Fabritopia for a while, I’d find about 10 combos I liked. I drool over her fabric on a regular basis!

  137. Posted by: Jules O - 07/12/2009 - 137

    Really liking the Vicky Payne Tulip Gold for the exterior & Vicky Payne Chains Ivory for the interior..these would look great on this bag!

  138. Posted by: Angie H. - 07/12/2009 - 138

    Wow! What a cute puse. I would use Summer Soiree Nosegay in Black lining it with Summer Soiree Mints Grey. Just lovely. Thanks for letting me entr.

  139. Posted by: Eliane - 07/12/2009 - 139

    I love the Sweet by Urban Chiks – 16 Bouquet Bubble Gum. It is a lovely fabric.
    Thanks a lot!

  140. Posted by: Crystal - 07/12/2009 - 140

    I love the Amy Butler Nigella Fabrics – especially the Wood Fern Forest and the Passion Vine Grey. I would then probably add some type of matching either subdued or solid fabric to go with those two. Thanks for offering the contest.

  141. Posted by: Leanne - 07/12/2009 - 141

    Thank you so much for this opportunity! I would use Heather Bailey fabrics because I have been eyeing them up for a loooong time but have not sewn with them yet. Perhaps the Pop Garden Pop Daisy Red and Ziz Zag Stripes…or the Sway Teal and Bijoux Tiled Primrose… Or the Anna Marie Horner Good Folks Festival Tangerine and Filigree Sun…or… There are so many awesome fabrics on the site!!

    Thank you for the opportunity!

  142. Posted by: Corey - 07/12/2009 - 142

    Awesome Giveaway! I am really lovin’ me some Whimsy right now so, I would maybe use a combo of those fabrics–Mezzanine is also awesome as well–maybe I’d go that route…

  143. Posted by: Elizabeth - 07/12/2009 - 143

    I think Amy Butler’s Nigella fern series would be lovely on this bag!

  144. Posted by: Sue Goodin - 07/12/2009 - 144

    Lantern Bloom Birdcage is the fabric I would pick for my messenger bag, not sure what else I would put with it.

  145. Posted by: Rebecca - 07/12/2009 - 145

    I’d go with Bari J’s Full Bloom line – perhaps a combination of fabrics – but Bird Light Pink would definitely have to be one of them!!! Thanks for this giveaway!

  146. Posted by: Terri - 07/12/2009 - 146

    Oh, my word – if I won this I’d have no idea what to pick! Fabritopia has some wonderful lines – I absolutely adore the Amy Butler fabrics, and Laura Gunn’s lantern bloom, maybe with a coordinating stripe for the interior -or maybe the stripe on the outside and the bloom for the interior? I love a bag with an interesting interior! Thank you for hosting this!

  147. Posted by: Lauren - 07/12/2009 - 147

    So many great fabrics!

    I would have to choose Amy Butler Nigella Home Decor, Primrose Nickel as the exterior. I would use a matching yellow for the interior.

  148. Posted by: Aimee - 07/12/2009 - 148

    I am in love w/ Paula Prass Summer Soiree…but I also love the County Fair Patchwork, too. Let’s just make loads of them and then decide which is cutest, k? ;)

  149. Posted by: Mindy Jo - 07/12/2009 - 149

    After looking at the bag and going through the fabrics I feel if I were to sew this up (which I SO WOULD – it’s an adorable bag!) I’d do the following…

    The body I would piece vertically with the main fabric being Pillow and Maxfield Whimsy in Pretty Petals Blue. I would do an off-center stripe using the Large Whimsy Doozie Nite to break up the pattern a bit. I’d fussy cut it so the pattern could be seen.

    I’d also do the strap in the same fabric for practical reasons – white fabric seems to get dirty when used as a strap. (Yeah, I’m a mom!)

    For the closure I’d break the blue up by using the Tonal Doozie Leaf from this collection.

    And for the interior of the bag, I’d have to go with a solid – probably a light lime green color. I don’t care for bags with dark interiors, as it’s sometimes hard to see things.

    Oh, and just for fun, I’d use one of the patterned fabrics to line the zippered pocket. Little surprises like that just seem to make for a fun purse!

    Thanks so much for this contest. This was so much fun!

    Mindy

  150. Posted by: Lisa G. - 07/12/2009 - 150

    This is a lovely bag and such a generous giveaway. I would make this up in Bari J’s Full Bloom…love that fabric. I am certain I would have to make a few more bags because they’re so beautiful and I couldn’t make just one. Please consider me for your giveaway. –Lisa

  151. Posted by: Kristine Hanson - 07/12/2009 - 151

    i love fabritopia…I am a regualar customer of hers! yeah

  152. Posted by: sarah - 07/12/2009 - 152

    Anna Maria Horner Good Folks Fortune Sun, Cathedral Peony, and Filagree Sun for the exterior and the interior would be a pale blue to match the blue from the Fortune Sun fabric.

    Now I must go look at both shops and drool!

  153. Posted by: Susan Hahaj - 07/12/2009 - 153

    I just discovered your site, now I need to explore it, and I found you at an opportune time, when there’s a wonderful giveaway! yeah! Suzie purrpage3[at]verizon[dot]net

  154. Posted by: Jamie S. - 07/12/2009 - 154

    I have to say I love the bag! I do not sew purses or bags of any kind but of course admire them greatly.
    I looked at the fabrics and I had to pick something I would like for myself and consider fall coming up.
    So I chose three different fabrics used any way you’d like …
    Amy Butler Wood Fern Forest
    Amy Butler Full Moon Polka Dot Slate
    Vicki Payne For You Home Poppy Aqua

    I didn’t even think about the interior but something that pops when you open the bag. I’ve always admired that someone thought of how the inside would look as much as the outside of bags.

    Hope you like and consider.
    Thanks for the opportunity to win!!

  155. Posted by: jodi @ back40life - 07/12/2009 - 155

    I would be tempted to start off with Pillow and Maxfield Whimsy DC4029 Curly Swirl Pink and then pick several other fabrics from that line to coordinate…so many pretty patterns!
    thanks

  156. Posted by: Donna S. - 07/12/2009 - 156

    WOW, I found two great sites by visiting Jenna Lou’s (great too). Awesome, I have to sign up for the RSS feed. Don’t want to miss out on anything! As for the fabric, that is so very hard to choose. I like
    Amy Butler’s Nigella Home but also Vicki Payne’s For You Home. Too hard to narrow it down to one, guess I will have to choose both. Now I need the pattern to go with the fabric. Awesome Giveaway, Hope I win.

  157. Posted by: sallys. - 07/12/2009 - 157

    am new to this site, so look forward to seeing more, love the bag

  158. Posted by: Trish - 07/12/2009 - 158

    I love the bag! I’d like to make it with Amy Butler’s Nigella Starflower Tiles Spinach, and if possible (if the pattern allows for it) line the bag with one of Amy’s quilting fabrics for a nice contrast!

  159. Posted by: Becky Honey - 07/12/2009 - 159

    Love the bag. Not too small big enough for a mom on the go with 3 busy girls to keep up with.

  160. Posted by: Cindy Keery - 07/12/2009 - 160

    What a fabulous pattern!! love it!

  161. Posted by: Ellie - 07/12/2009 - 161

    I am loving Paula Prass’s Summer Soiree and thing it would look amazing on this bag. Thanks for the chance!!

  162. Posted by: Karen M - 07/12/2009 - 162

    I am due to have my first baby in November. This bag would be a super trendy “mommy” bag! Since we aren’t finding out whether it’s a boy or girl, I would use Eva Lundgreen Euro Rainbow Zoo Fabric with Paula Prass Summer Soiree DC4154 Chevron Yellow for the interior. Thanks for the fun of looking over all the fabrics :)

  163. Posted by: Vivian Oaks - 07/12/2009 - 163

    Flights of Fancy would be the perfect fabric for the outside of the Mabel Messenger bag. I think I’d look for something in my stash to use as the lining. LOVE the bag!! Thanks for giving us a chance to win.

  164. Posted by: Nicole - 07/12/2009 - 164

    Nice giveaway. For me, Denyse. The outer Denyse Schmidt County Fair Home Daisy Bouquet Pear and the inner Denyse Schmidt County Fair Dottie Roseberry.

  165. Posted by: Christina - 07/12/2009 - 165

    Oh my! What a clever lady! Love the echino fabric in the sample.

    I would love to use some Denyse Schmidt Country Fair dotten leaves porch for the outer, the porch ribbon floral for the lining and the scallop stripe porch for the lining of the pocket! It would be perfect for me and my little boys things!

    Kepping my fingers and toes crossed! :)

  166. Posted by: Dorothy - 07/12/2009 - 166

    I love this pattern. Thanks for the chance to win.

  167. Posted by: Tanya - 07/12/2009 - 167

    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Paula Prass’ new Summer Soiree line. In fact, I just ordered some from Jona at Fabritopia that I can’t wait to get my hands on! I would used Nosegay in Black (gorgeous black and bright pink and green) with the Chevron stripe in black (so BOLD, but basic) with Leaf Party Animal, with Pink Houndstooth on the inside. BUT, the whole collection is so stunning, so you really couldn’t go wrong with any of it!

  168. Posted by: karen - 07/12/2009 - 168

    oooh I would love to make that bag in Laura Gunn Lantern Bloom Fabric DC3724 Stripes Turquoise, DC3722 Vases Orange, and DC3728 Turquoise

  169. Posted by: Jan Richards - 07/12/2009 - 169

    I would use several of the Paula Prass Soiree fabrics.
    Hard to choose just 3 for this very neat bag pattern.
    Hope I win!

  170. Posted by: Mare - 07/12/2009 - 170

    I adore Paula Press’ Summer Soiree line. I think the houndstooth print is divine! This bag would be super cute in this line.

  171. Posted by: Danna - 07/13/2009 - 171

    I would have to use the Lantern Bloom fabrics, by Laura Gunn. I’ve been drooling over those fabrics for weeks!

    Thanks!!

  172. Posted by: Jennifer Clark - 07/13/2009 - 172

    oh, i love it! and i love jona! i would have to use amy butler’s Nigella line, i think…i’m loving the passion brown vine!!

  173. Posted by: Prue - 07/13/2009 - 173

    Ohhh. Great giveaway. I love Anna Griffin Fiona Floral in Lime. Dena Fishbein Snowflower – Snow Buds Red.Jennifer Paganelli – Dance with me.. Not sure if there are the right weights but I would make it happen.

    Thanks for the giveaway.

  174. Posted by: Sharon Griffith - 07/13/2009 - 174

    Wow I just love this bag….this is an awesome give away thank you. It is such a hard choice really but I think I like the Soiree pattern and the Poppy Aqua but some of the others are nice too……

  175. Posted by: lahuitrefrite - 07/13/2009 - 175

    Amy Butler’s Starflower Tiles for me. I haven’t yet conquered making a bag, but I think it’s time to give it a try…Thanks for the giveaway.

  176. Posted by: Diane - 07/13/2009 - 176

    Does pretty, pretty please work? Love your messenger bag and the beautiful fabrics you made it in. The gift certificate would be nice bonus as well. Thanks for your generousity.

  177. Posted by: Lauren - 07/13/2009 - 177

    There are so many great fabrics but I like Anna Griffin pink fiona circles, Laura Gunn Lantern Bloom Wine, or Tanya Whelan fabric Ava Rose Ticking Stripes in fuchsia.

  178. Posted by: Elyse - 07/13/2009 - 178

    Love this pattern, and the website! I think for this bag I would make it with one of Amy Butler’s Nigella patterns. Absolutely love her stuff! Thanks for hosting a giveaway! -Elyse

  179. Posted by: Stephanie - 07/13/2009 - 179

    I love that pattern and really need a bag just like it! I think any fabric would look great, but I have to say that I am definitely digging those cute motos on the pattern cover.

  180. Posted by: nikki - 07/13/2009 - 180

    I’ve really been loving brown paired w/ orange lately, so I would love to see the bag in Amy Butler tangerine polka dots & the MoMo wonderland snip snip in chai.

  181. Posted by: Doris - 07/13/2009 - 181

    I want my Meesenger Bag to have that exact same Vespa fabric on it…but I think Jona’s Euro Critters fabric line would make a cuper cute kid friendly messenger as well. Love Jona’s shop, I’ve often shopped there…

  182. Posted by: Margarite - 07/13/2009 - 182

    That pattern is fabulous! I think I’d use Denyse Schmidt’s County Fair Dottie Porch and Dizzy Dots Porch, in the blues/greens/grays. I LOVE Patty Young’s Andalucia Mod Blooms Earth — if only it were a heavier weight…

  183. Posted by: Jen B. - 07/13/2009 - 183

    I would definitely use some Whimsy fabric from Pillow and Maxfield.

  184. Posted by: kaylah - 07/13/2009 - 184

    i’d love to make that bag in Amy Butler Nigella Home Dec HDABS4 Passion Vine Brown!! it’d be soo cute!

  185. Posted by: Becca - 07/13/2009 - 185

    That is such an adorable bag. I think I would use Denyse Schmidt’s County Fair. Either Daisy Bouquet Pear and Dottie Raspberry, or Posie Raisin and Scallop Strip Rose.

  186. Posted by: Kristin - 07/13/2009 - 186

    I’m in love with the Lantern Bloom fabrics right now! I think I would use this: http://www.fabritopia.com/laura-gunn-lantern-bloom-fabric-dc3728-turqu3728.html for the outside.

  187. Posted by: TAya - 07/13/2009 - 187

    I would love some Full Bloom or Vicki Payne For Your Home. The bag pattern is fabulous.

  188. Posted by: Kassia - 07/13/2009 - 188

    Aaaagh there are too many choices! My favorites are the Bari J Ackerman full bloom birds and trellises, Paula Prass canopy stripe, and any of the Lantern Bloom fabrics. Beautiful fabrics and such a cute bag. :)

  189. Posted by: Jannette - 07/13/2009 - 189

    Tried to post a reply just then, but came up with an error. So I’m having another go..
    I’d go for these ones:
    Denyse Schmidt County Fair Home Dec HDDS03 Dottie Porch
    Denyse Schmidt County Fair Home Dec HDDS05 Scallop Stripe Ginger
    Amy Butler Nigella Home Dec HDABS7 Grandiflora Hunter

    Love the bag (lots and lots of room!), and am going back to look at some more of those fabrcis again.. They’re beautiful!

  190. Posted by: Erica K - 07/13/2009 - 190

    Ooo…I just looked at the home dec weights for the first time and I’m in love with Denyse Schmidt’s County Fair line! Especially the ‘tulip medalion pear’ I need some of that!

  191. Posted by: mjb - 07/13/2009 - 191

    I’ve been wanting paula prass’s summertime soiree in houndstooth since I saw it come out, but for this bag I think I’d use her Cufflink pink & centerpiece gray.

  192. Posted by: Liz B - 07/13/2009 - 192

    Hmmm, I’m digging Dena Fishbein’s Snowflower, it would be neat to mix up the big and little prints in that collection. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!

  193. Posted by: A - 07/13/2009 - 193

    Vicki Payne Poppy in Aqua on the outside and her Chains for the interior.
    Would be a fun project. Thanks.

  194. Posted by: heather m. - 07/13/2009 - 194

    Denyse Schmidt County Fair for me all the way. I am just loving it and think there are several prints of hers that I think would be gorgeous for this bag!

  195. Posted by: Trudie - 07/13/2009 - 195

    I have two options that I would love to make!! The first would be used more as a diaper bag and I love the Eva Lundgreen Euro Lime Hippo paired with the Euro Aqua Stripe fabric. (I love Hippo’s!!)

    for the second, I Love the Pillow and Maxfield Whimsy Curly Swirl Pink along with the Whimsy Dottie Grid Kiwi. Such great colors!

  196. Posted by: mary in IL - 07/13/2009 - 196

    wow what a great bag and the zipper compartment inside…. I think i would make it out of amy butler’s nigella and some co ordianating fabrics

  197. Posted by: Liz - 07/14/2009 - 197

    I hit “submit” too quick. I think the bag would be so cute in some of the whimsical prints like David Walker’s Robots.

  198. Posted by: Rene - 07/14/2009 - 198

    I really like the Pop Garden fabric! I think I’d choose Pop daisy in green and use the zag stripe vertically to add some “pop”! Love these colours as we are in the grips of winter and they looks so summery!
    Rene

  199. Posted by: Susan - 07/14/2009 - 199

    Beautiful bag! I think I’d make it with one of Denyse Schmidt’s County Fair fabrics. Probably Daisy Bouquet in Pear and a coordinating fabric. Thanks for the chance.

  200. Posted by: Kelly - 07/14/2009 - 200

    This bag is so cute!

    I think I would either do a combo of the County Fair in Daisy Bouquet-Berry and Dotted Leaves-Pear OR, and this one is really my favorite, Jennifer Paganelli Dance With Me-Libby Red (a great paisley) and one of the awesome, awesome zebra stripe prints from Summer Soiree, I’m thinking the yellow, maybe. That would be such a fun bag!

  201. Posted by: mommymae - 07/14/2009 - 201

    i think the summer soiree nosegay black & party animal yellow would be delicious!

  202. Posted by: Shelly - 07/14/2009 - 202

    Love the bag! I think I would choose something by Vicki Payne or Denyse Schmidt.

  203. Posted by: Marian - 07/14/2009 - 203

    Count me in! Very exciting, and I am a sucker for all amy butler designs. But I like the “Be A MAN” line is very funny, and my son loves bags for his drawing things. :) Oh! I hope I win!

  204. Posted by: Judea - 07/14/2009 - 204

    Who can choose just one? I picked something I like from each collection. I would just be tickled to death to win!!!! I especially have something forming in my mind though wtih the Vicki Payne Chain in ivory and black. I can picture that with some popping contrast color. How super cute. Thanks for the chance to win.

  205. Posted by: kristi - 07/14/2009 - 205

    I cannot help but love County Fair (forever a fave), and all things Joel Dewberry.

  206. Posted by: G - 07/14/2009 - 206

    I would love to use Anna Maria Horner’s good folks on this one!

  207. Posted by: Silke - 07/14/2009 - 207

    My favorite must be:
    Douglas Day Be A Man Fabric BA05 Rebel Patches Red !!!!
    This fabric makes me smile…I havn`t seen anything like it before. Love it to bits!!! :O)

  208. Posted by: Marnie Peck - 07/14/2009 - 208

    Oh, so many beautiful fabrics to choose from and so many favorite designers!! My pick would be Paula Prass’s new line!!! I would pick Zebra stripe in pink for the handle and inside the zipped pocket, Chevron yellow on one of the outside panels, Nosegay black for the middle main panel, mints polka dot in pink for the third panel and cufflink in black for the inside lining. That would be my dream bag!
    Marnie Peck

  209. Posted by: janet - 07/15/2009 - 209

    i would make the bag with “David Walker Robots fabric DW20 Painted Rockets Gold” and then give it to my sister, so she can tote all her son’s things in it! thanks for the giveaway!

  210. Posted by: elena - 07/15/2009 - 210

    Hi all!!!
    I love your pattern plese count me in!!!!! :D
    Lot of beautiful fabrics on fabritopia. I’m in love with Good folks by Ana Maria Horner, so If I won I will choose this collection.
    Thanks for this great giveaway,

    Elena .

  211. Posted by: Hanna - 07/15/2009 - 211

    I would have to say a black/white/grey theme with a touch of color from Denyse Schmidt County Fair Home Dec HDDS09 Dotted Leaves Porch and other fabric in that line. Very nice looking bag!

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