I had this image in my mind of a bag I wanted to make. It had to be in what I thought was country colours.
I bought this material months ago and only yesterday did I find myself making it up. Why the time delay? What if it didn't come up to the image I had in my mind. Easier to leave the fabric un-cut but even then I found the material calling out to me.
So yesterday it sung out so loudly I just had to make it up to keep the material quiet and I am glad I did. Is it how I imagined it would turn out? Yes, but better.
I used thicker cord, cut it shorter than in the pattern and made the material to cover the handles longer to give it a ruffled look. To make it a bit more country looking, I appliqued a love heart on to the front. I included a button and button loop so that I could close the bag up. The lace was white so I used Parisian Essence to give it an aged look.
I love my new bag.
9 comments:
Wow it's lovely.
Thanks Lucky.
My goodness, it is so you! It truly is gorgeous. :D
Lovely Bag debs.
Love the style and the colours. You've done a great job!
No wonder you love the bag it is beautiful .
Clare's Craftroom
your bag is stunning!! You will use it to death too ...a bag like that has to be shown off :)
Thanks everyone. My quilting group starts up this month so thought I would take it along for show and tell.
I loved your bag. Enjoy it. Cheers, Donna, Brisbane.
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