The actual pattern has a lot more pockets and zips and cleverness but as this was my first attempt I stripped it down to the basic bag shape and added two pockets of my own, the one below and a turquoise/brown mobile phone pocket with a button down flap. The photos are dreadful as I am still using Mum and Dad's old camera - it took about 10 shots to get 3 photos soI gave up trying to take an "artistic" shot! . (The colour is better on this photo.)
I have also tried to photograph some of the lovely things I have received from distant parts of blogland. I was really lucky and won two draws:
A gorgeous pincushion from Joni at Yummers
and these amazing embroidered buttons from Esther at My cuppa charms
unfortunately this is a dreadful pictureto see these beautiful buttons better please follow this link
(sorry Esther I will try to post a better picture soon - I took this one 5 times)
Esther also sent these fab buttons from her collection.
In an earlier post I mentioned that my swap partner Debbie from the Melly and Me scrappy cabin swap had sent me a second parcel and I found this picture when I downloaded the photos from the memory card when my camera went off for repair.
The magazine is amazing and even has an article on Janet Bolton!I have also won the wonderful Mrs Perkins pattern from Melly and Me that I am eagerly awaiting (if our postal strike doesn't get in the way!) Fred loves giraffes so I plan to make a boy version of this for him when we get back from our holiday!
16 comments:
Oh, the purse looks fabulous -- I'll bet your niece loved it! Lucky you with all the goodies -- Joni's little pincushion is adorable and so are the buttons.
The bag is gorgeous, I'm going to have to try making a messenger bag as they're so stylish! And what great booty you've managed to accumulate, bravo!
Hi Lucy,
I hope that postal strike doesn't get in the way of your PIF gift I posted it yesterday.
i love yr polka dots bag!! and wow!! you sure are lucky to score so many wonderful gifts!! :)
& you really cracked me up coz i can imagined you clicking & clicking to get a good shot! lol must be quite frust!
love that bag
Suzie Ses
Lovely bag Lucy and you have really been spoilt with all the lovely gifts! They can make your day can’t they?
Hello Hello
I just popped by (somewhat belatedly) to say thanks for your comments on my blog (re the name tags/labels for my monsters).
I think I've found myself a solution now - which might just involve making my own, but you'll probably read more about that on my blog in coming weeks. I was really pleased to hear your entire family has been making monsters too and i'm happy for you to post about them on your blog - everyone needs a bit of inspiration now and then :o). I'm off to read your blog now, oh and I love the spotty bag btw - your niece is very lucky indeed.
Looking forward to seeing those monsters!
Monda
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I love your bag, it looks great and the fabric is lovely. I also adore your grandparents names - granny and grandpa biscuit - so cool!!!
What a beautiful Bag!
Kind Regards,
Sonnja
Cute bag, Lucy! I just got an Amy Butler purse pattern in the mail today, but haven't opened it yet. I hope it not difficult.
Joni
The FIRST bag, you say?! It is just gorgeous. Mind you , one can get addicted to making bags. The buttons you received are so cute. Lucky one! And your monsters inspired me. I bet my DS (7 y.o) will love making one too. Take care.
Cool bag + lucky niece = popular aunty
(Hey, I did maths!)
We finally finshed our version of this bag. Posted a picture on my blog. We did a bit of altering too.
Oh well done for following a pattern. I hate patterns, I'm simply totally incapable of following them !!!
P.S. I'm tagging you on my blog tonight, if you'd like to play along... ;-)
Found your blog today! I'm so glad I did! I love the bag, good job.
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