Tuesday 8 October 2013

Hooray! stitchalong bag

My bag is finished and I am really pleased I joined in with Chrissie on the Stitchalong because I would never have made this bag without aiming for a little bit to be done every Sunday. I saw it when I was given the book 'Patch' by Cath Kidston for my birthday but I thought it would always be on my wish list.

 
As ever there are a few modifications. The main one being the feather stitch which I could do eventually but not evenly enough to frame each square, I sewed up the tab end to the long one on the strap for strength rather than relying on just the button, I added an inside pocket and finally, a magnet fastener.

Ooops! a bit of black tacking there!



It is a pretty huge bag which would fit an A4 folder in easily so I think I will use it for my maths tutoring work. After having to buy bias binding to finish my dinner mats, I used the remainder for the straps but otherwise I did not spend any money to complete the project.

I have enjoyed looking at all the stitchery from everyone who has joined in and I will continue to tune in. Thanks for motivating me to do a project I never thought I would complete.

Now, it is far too lovely outside to be making a bag inside so Little M and I are off to the park for a play in the autumn sunshine.

Lots of love Jo xxxx

10 comments:

  1. Oh Jo right now I am just a little more than inlove with this wonderful bag that you have created. Wow it is stunning and I love it!!! I honestly think you can start your own little production line of these, there will be quite a few buyers. Fab!!! xoxo

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  2. Congratulations! That is a real beauty of a bag! Cxxx

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  3. Hi Jo, Love the bag. It is really lovely, love the buttons and the fabric choices. I think you are going to be putting it to good use.
    Enjoy the great outdoors, xoRobin

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  4. Wonderful work, Jo! Thanks for sharing some of the process of making the bag with us. You continue to inspire
    me :)
    Blessings,
    Gracie xx

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  5. Everything has come together so beautifully in your bag Jo - it is really fantastic and I love it. What will you surprise and inspire us with next? I'll be watching of course!
    Joy xo

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  6. Jo this is such a lovely bag, well done - I am itching to have a go at the embriodery so have picked out a little wee project to start with Chrissie - I wouldn't have normally tried but reading about your wonderful work has inspired me. Great work Jo, fabulous!
    Big hugs
    Dorothy
    :-)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  7. An absolutely lovely bag!
    Marianne x

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  8. Love, love, love it. Button detail great idea. What's next?
    S xx

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  9. It's a really, really nice bag. Love the patchwork and the way you lined it. Nice work - you are one talented lady! x

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  10. Hooray! Good work Jo, it's really good and I love the bias around the strap. Good idea to sew it though incase the button popped off. Your sewing looks a lot better than mine though!

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