Smart Man

Guess what I did today?  Well, after spending three hours sitting in front of the gum-popping, chair-kicking sarcastic brat in psych class, that is?

After that, anyone would need a break.  And what better way to waste a perfectly good Saturday than to tackle a new crochet project?  Especially after my trip to JoAnn yesterday, where I procured three sets of most excellent purse handles?  Yeah, I thought so too...so this is how I spent my day.

Here's the finished purse empty and flat on the floor:

And here it is in The Princess's chair so you can get an idea of the size.  I just love the shadows that the ruffles throw. I think it looks so stinkin' cool!

Propped up against the coffee table leg:

And a close-up of the ruffles:

I thought for sure I'd have a problem following this pattern, but it all went off without a hitch.  I'm starting to think I might be kinda good at this crocheting business after all.

And The Hubbs loves it...he figures if I make purses for myself, perhaps I won't have the urge to buy so many.  Smart man.