About Me

Perrysburg, Ohio, United States
As a local artist in Perrysburg, Ohio, I have been working with fabric since I was child. While raising four children, I have explored many facets of fabric work, including embroidery, quilting, window treatments, interior decorating, and now purses. By combining unique and colorful fabrics, I create purses that allow each woman to show their own personality. Contact me at jbpurses@aol.com or at 419-270-4205 with questions about a specific purse, a custom order, or to book a party. You may purchase from me directly by email or phone. Upcoming shows and retail locations where you can get my purses are also listed on this site.

Friday, February 29, 2008

With spring on the way, I'm getting into the retro and floral prints again. I also have some new nautical print fabrics and European Linen that I'm anxious to work with soon. It's so fun coming up with new fabrics for each season. I'm also open to suggestions, and still do custom work.


New Style

I've noticed that a lot of ladies like to wear their purse across the body, so I have created a new style with a convertible strap that can be used on your shoulder or across the body. These feature a new shape, an exterior pocket (in addition to interior ones), and a strap that attaches to silver rings and changes from short to long with an easy to use hook. Let me know what you think about this style.


W.A.V.E. Festival

Come see me at the W.A.V.E. Festival (Women Artists, Visionaries, and Entrepeneurs) 1st AnnualCelebration of Women Festival Saturday, March 1, 2008, 1 - 5 p.m. McAlear Hall at Lourdes College

Join us as we celebrate National Women’s History Month by recognizing the diversity and vision of women artists.

The Celebration of Women Festival is an indoor exhibition and sale of fine arts, crafts and other creative expressions. The Festival will also feature food, music and entertainment. Proceeds from food sales and booth fees to be donated to Mom’s House of Toledo.

Artistic, Dramatic, Musical PresentationsSnacks and RefreshmentsFREE Admission

New Line of Purses

I've come across some new fabrics "in the style of" famous artists, like Monet, Klimt, Warhol and Escher for example. Below are a few that have been made into great purses. Each one will have a tag that explains the work of the artist who inspired the fabric. ** All three of these purses sold at the W.A.V.E. Festival on March 1st. I'll get busy making more of these "artist inspired" purses for the next show.