"Ghostbusta"

Ah, a year later plus some more I've finally finished ONE more project on my list. This project seems like it's been going on for at least 10 years. It was one of my most challenging projects. There were a few days that I was ready to just throw it to the monsters.

This purse is for Autumn. My thought process in this was, well. . . crazy. Autumn is my sister-in-law, who is beyond talented. She can cook, write, dance, (probably sing), make crazy, amazing cards, etc. I was sure the one thing she didn't do was sew. So that was my first instinct to sew her something, but what? (I'll just mention it took me so darn long to complete this project that she started sewing and making purses. Who would have guessed?)

I had no choice but to continually study her blog and learn everything about her. Ok, I stalked her.

The result, Ghostbusters. I renamed it "Ghostbusta" to sound more feminine. Not sure that it really does. The red band and handles is where the design all began. It was inspired by the red symbol around the ghost.

I knew that Autumn liked every color pretty much except purple and I never miss an opportunity to put every color together. I knew just what I was looking for. The blue/gray/green floral I chose for her because it's feminine and all colors that I think she looks good in. The bottom of the bag is gold with flowers which made me think of the Golden Globes, Emmy's and other Hollywood awards made of gold. The side panels are black and whited striped. I immediately associate this pattern with wicked witches and horror films. This was a must for a girl who loves a good, scary movie that is slightly twisted and psychedelic. With that I knew I needed pink in the lining. Because every girl is "Pretty in Pink." It was a must. It was also why this project went on hold for about 5 months. I finally found something that I was satisfied with and Voila! The purse FINALLY finished.

Autumn I hope you like it but please don't feel obligated to carry it. My feelings won't be hurt.