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for the girl on the go
I just finished this little dachshund handbag for our favorite girl on the go, Trixie. Oscar is smitten and he asked me to send a little something on his behalf.
I had originally wanted to crochet her this Ted purse from my Jaeger baby knits book.
I could totally picture little Trixie leaping over the side of the crib with her valuables safely stashed away in her teddie bag. But, I couldn't figure it out. I thought it was just because I am awful at crochet but I had my friend Teresa who is an expert crocheter give it a shot and still it turned out weird. So when I spied this puppy purse in one of the Japanese craft books I got for Christmas I knew this would be the alternative.
I hope she likes it! It doesn't really match her other luggage but I think that's ok. All forward thinking girls break a fashion rule or two!
January 6, 2005 | Permalink
Comments
oh my goodness! hillary!!! she is beautiful! and trixie will love her!
i didnt know oscar had a girlfriend...
Posted by: hannah | Jan 6, 2005 4:04:28 PM
how adorable! oscar is sure win trixie's heart with a special gift like that! i have been trying to make it to japantown here for months to look for these amazing japanese craft books everyone has!
Posted by: sunni | Jan 6, 2005 4:13:26 PM
you are so talented -- that purse is the best! love it -- i want one, too! i love it more than the ted purse...
Posted by: patricia | Jan 6, 2005 4:27:21 PM
So cute handbag!
Posted by: Débora Figueiredo | Jan 6, 2005 4:39:27 PM
Love, love, love the purse! The beret is such a sweet touch. Trixie is a lucky girl!
Posted by: mochi | Jan 6, 2005 5:01:05 PM
Oh my, Trixie will love it! Can't wait to see it posted on the next TPOD! :)
FAB JOB!
Posted by: Leslie (Rubber-Sol) | Jan 6, 2005 5:23:39 PM
You are a stinkin' GENIUS!!!! And, um, I think plenty of adults would like a purse like that, too! Trixie is a lucky, lucky gal.
Posted by: Mariko | Jan 6, 2005 6:11:54 PM
This is adorable, great job! I love the colors and fabrics. I've wondered if you would be able to convert an existing stuffed animal into a bag? We've got so many of them that I'd like to do something with them.
Posted by: Cassi | Jan 6, 2005 6:58:20 PM
Hi Hillary,
It's hard for me to say this because anyone who reads our site knows that I never use words like cute or sweet... but that is absolutely one of the sweetest, cutest animals I've ever seen. You and Oscar are too kind! Trixie is sooo into purses right now, and I think she's probably going to wet her diaper when she sees it :)
thank you very very very much-
Ben (Trixie's dad)
Posted by: benmac | Jan 6, 2005 8:10:01 PM
Now that is a very cool dog. I have my eye on that pattern... now I am extra inspired.
Posted by: claire | Jan 6, 2005 9:04:19 PM
wowsers
i neeed one of those dogs...awesome!
rhya
Posted by: rhya | Jan 6, 2005 11:06:28 PM
SO CUTE! But where will it go in the Project File? It's a stuffed and a bag!
Posted by: Bettsi | Jan 7, 2005 8:21:51 AM
uau!!!!!!!
very cool!
Posted by: eduarda | Jan 7, 2005 8:40:16 AM
i attempted to make something similar a while back, but it didn't work out...your looks awesome! i love how your stuffed animals have an older feel to them, like they are from the 50's. i think it is the fabrics you use. i also adore oscar's bunny...
Posted by: teresa | Jan 7, 2005 9:36:52 AM
Oh my, she is just lovely. And in my mind, so French!
Posted by: Giao | Jan 7, 2005 1:41:38 PM
ditto!
Posted by: tania | Jan 7, 2005 3:17:56 PM
That was the cutest bag I ever seen!
Posted by: Camilla E | Jan 10, 2005 5:48:58 AM
Trixie says thanks!
http://www.trixieupdate.com/tpod/archives/2005/tp050130.php
Posted by: benmac | Jan 30, 2005 12:51:09 PM
Love the sausage dog!! Great job. I just bought this book today and was wondering if the patterns include a seam allowance? I'd be greatful for any tips or hints in making him since I don't know Japanese! Any Sydney ites (Aust) should rush to Kinokuniya where I found this and several other Japanese craft books!
Posted by: Rene | Apr 18, 2006 8:16:19 AM
CUUUTE What's the name of the book?--if you don't mind..
Posted by: phiz | May 5, 2006 3:44:58 PM
Where can I get the pattern? Thanks
Posted by: Garnet | Nov 14, 2007 2:51:22 PM
hey! i want to buy this doggy purse, how can i buy it??? its soo cutiee! pls write back!
love daria
Posted by: daria | Jan 4, 2008 12:26:17 PM
