Hi everyone! This fall has truly been a whirlwind, and I was ecstatically pleased to see that there were 219 entries in Purse Palooza 2013 this year!! Yeah!!! Give yourselves all a huge pat on the back! I love making bags, and I love seeing other people make bags! Thank you for two successful years in a row, and Purse Palooza will definitely be back next year!
Before I announce this year’s winners, I just wanted to run down the prizes that they will be receiving once more:
1st prize – 4th prize will receive an AWESOME prize pack courtesy of Pat Bravo, genius fabric designer extraordinaire! The prize packs will each include 3 Pat Bravo sewing patterns (La Boheme Skirt, Barcelona Bag, and Capri Bag), a pack of Pat Bravo Aurifil Threads (small thread pack may vary, as there are 3 different packs), and 10 Pat Bravo fat quarters (fat quarters may vary).
In addition, the 1st prize – 4th prize winners will also receive a copy of my new book, Big-City Bags!! The book released November 5th, and you can order your book now!
Retail value of each prize pack: $127.
There will also be one randomly-drawn winner out of all purses entered, and this winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to my publisher, Martingale (as well as a copy of my book!).
Retail value of prize pack: $77.
1st Place – The Bulldog Bag, by Fresh Off the Spool
Kay says, “The details on this bag are amazing! The attention to detail and accurate stitching truly make this bag look like it came from an exclusive boutique. I was especially impressed with the replication of a very expensive bag design and the innovation that went into getting the handle just right. The hardware is perfection!”
2nd Place – Brown Bear, by Liz of Moments…
Kay says, “This bag is a real winner! I love the touches of red and the great vintage looking print for the lining. The faux leather used for the bag couldn’t be better! Overall, the details are outstanding as well as the workmanship.”
3rd Place – Ruffle Park West Bag, by Ree of Sincerely Ree
Kay says, “From the first time I saw this bag on Sara’s blog that coincided with the pattern release, I thought this variation was fabulous! I love the addition of the ruffles to one side and the side pockets. I also like the neutral color palette which makes this bag so versatile. Again, the top notch sewing and details make this bag irresistible!”
4th Place – Brown Tones Ethnic Necessary Clutch by Norma
Kay says, “This is a great little clutch! I love the accordion sides and well appreciate how challenging it is to make one of these and get it right. The zippered compartment and all the interior pockets make this a wonderful little bag to carry all of your essentials. I think the fabric choices were excellent as well.”
And the randomly-drawn winner, out of everyone who completed and entered a bag, was:
#9, for the Sugar Skull Super Tote!
Thank you again everyone so much for reading, and for entering! I will be contacting the winners shortly. I had so much fun, and I hope that you did, too!!
Congratulations to all the winners!!
I can’t believe I actually won!!
I am doing the Happy Dance !! I won!! Yepeee !!!
Congrats! These bags looks really pro, good choice.
Congratulations to all the winners!! I’m dancing inside too and can’t believe I won among so many great bags. But all are very well deserved!! Thanks to creating such a wonderful event!!
Congratulation!!!!!! What a challenge to select within all the 219 entries. Special congratulations to Norma, I own 2 of her bags. The latest one with Tim Holtz latest fabric. Time to travel, Eclectic Elements, Sunway signs, timepieces in neutral, and french script in neutral. Love it. She has other beautiful ethnics bags. Congratulations!!!!!!!
Well done all! Beautiful creations!
Congrats to the winners – what great bags!
WOW! I’m really honored and excited!!!!!! Thank you so much Kay Whitt for your comments. It really means a lot coming from you! And Sara, Thanks for holding the contest! I hope you make this an annual event:) A BIG Congratulations to all of the winners!!
Ooooh, great choices! These purses do look like winners. Must visit their blogs to get further inspiration! Congratulations everyone!
Congratulations to all of the winners! So great to see so many wonderful bags and wallets linked up, I know it must have been a real chore to pick the winners. The competition was fierce, but the winning bags are just beautiful! Thank you, Sara, for hosting! Janelle from Emmaline Bags
Congrats to all the winners, great job ladies!
Congratulations ladies the bags were amazing.
Congratulations to all of the winners – such a wonderful variety of bags and purses!
The winning bags are great:) such a wide choice, so glad I didn’t have to choose a winner:)
Thanks for hosting such a fun contest Sara!!