What a Buzz! My Queen Bee purse has been published in Stampington’s Spring 2008 issue of Haute Handbags! It’s featured on a full page, (pg. 136) if you pick up copy.
Some of the special features of this purse are that it’s made of linen and silk, the bees are boullion embroidery with copper fabric wings. Jewelry, stamps and a honey drop bead accents the bee. A Unique Technique used on this purse is that the large wings are made from natural skeleton leaves sandwiched between layers of sheer copper fabric, then stitched along the edges.
I love the image of bees and their symbolism. Since antiquity, bees have been held in high regard. It’s the heraldic emblem of the kings of France and the Barberini princes. Bees were attributed many human qualities, including industriousness, valor and chastity. Christian tradition has a fascination with these little insects also. Some saints are compared to bees for their good works or the sweetness of their words. Historically in art, a bee alludes to the image of Christ and his forgiveness of mankind’s sins.
My kitchen is decorated with a pair of red shutters painted with bees and this bible verse, which refers to God’s Word,
“How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”
Psalm 119:103
Laura – your little bee purse is exquisite! My dad was an avid apiarist and so I grew up knowing and loving bees. Your techniques are so innovative as well (skeleton leave & copper wings). Love it!
Laura, You embroidered EVERY SINGLE one of those little bees too, didn’t you? OhMyGosh! Even without the large bee, I would love the purse for the linen and those little guys buzzing around. Exquisite for sure! Good for you for getting published so often.
Congrats Laura! Your bee purse is breathtaking! Love all the little details. What a great idea to use skeleton leaves sandwiched between layers of sheer copper fabric for the wings. Gorgeous!!!! I’m truly mesmerized!
Way to go my friend! I love the symbolism totally you all the way! How great to get a page all to yourself you go girl!
Wow, Laura! This purse is fabulous!!!! I love bees, too (and dragonflies). The workmanship is amazing. I know you are so proud of yourself. God certainly has given you a good portion of talents. I love the Silliness of Ladies, too. Great pieces you have here on your blog!
Congrats! It’s amazing!
Congratulations on the publication! Your bag is exquisite!!! There is so much detail in it.
oh wow oh wow!!!!!!!! ITS AMAZING!! Whahoooo big congratulations. It looks like they made a great job of photographing it too! I love bees…apparently theres a bee in our family coat of arms.
Laura, I gave up on waiting for my free issue to arrive in the mail (laughs) so went and splurged on a copy yesterday… loved reading about your steps, that bee is absewlutely adorable! I enjoyed that you challenged yourself with what you had on hand… go girl! YOU INSPIRE! I’m happy to be in the same issue along with you. Hey, maybe your bee will buzz on over to greet me sometime. Who cares that I’m allergic to bee stings! ~Monica
Ohhh Laura, I’m the first time on your wonderful blog and I love what I see. This handbag is fantastic. L.G. Xela