With the coming of every season, I like to start off by using a new purse.  However, I’ve really been trying to watch my spending and only by necessary items, like new shoes when I honestly need new shoes and my old ones are falling apart.  So, when both fall and winter came last year, I looked to my closet for a used purse instead of purchasing a new one.  However, it’s spring, and I haven’t bought anything in quite some time… and I have been aching to own a purse by Made by Hank for such a long time.

What intrigues me about Katie Henry’s bags?  First of all, I love the way she photographs her work.  Second, the fabric and color combinations she chooses are sophisticated and harmonious.  Third, her attention to detail is immaculate.  From her close-up photos, you can see the stitching is tight and clean, and several of her pieces have embellishments of buttons and stitched patterns and imagery.  I love her “signature style” of ruched fabric with diagonal stitching.  Since I first noticed her purses (many months ago) her work has had so much interest that her Etsy shop frequently sells out of items quickly… the fact that she has several purses in stock now must be a sign for me to act quickly and purchase one!

You can find Made by Hank at her website, Etsy shop, and blog.

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