Friday 11 November 2011

One tweedy patchy bag....!!

Just thought I'd pop in real quick, before i go over to our Friday morning thrift shop. Made up my first etsy bag yesterday & am dying to show it to you.....................


Here's the work in progress, have to say the fabric is so much harder to work with than cottons.
Also my lovely Pfaff sewing machine is in for a service, its a fab machine, semi industrial & sews over absolutely anything, so i was using my back up, which is so much lighter & slower. 
But hey!!!!
We got there in the end :D


I love how the fabric made up, what an absolute blessing to have found it. I tell you I'll be scouring thrift shops for more!!!!
I'll make up two or three more, then open the shop, soooooo excited!!!



Well better dash........ hope you all have a sweet day & a restful weekend
Lots of love Karen Xx

20 comments:

  1. Oh it's gorgeous Karen. I think I may get bag addiction!

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  2. You certainly have an eye for matching fabric and color. Best of wishes for your etsy shop, I want to open one with hand knitted baby/toddler clothes etc. Have been a bit slack getting stock made, although a lot of things I have knitted has been sold to friends.
    Your scones look delish, I love scones.
    xx Sandi

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  3. It's beautiful. I spied that plum colour in your pile of fabrics last time and knew you would use that first!

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  4. This bag is frickin' amazing! :D
    xo,
    wink

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  5. Hi Karen! Wow!! Thrift store finds made into one incredible bag!! Can't wait to see more! And best wishes for your etsy shop!!! Happy weekend!

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  6. Oh Karen, that bag is gorgeous! I absolutley love it! How talented you are! Mandy x

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  7. Absolutely love that bag! How clever!
    Celeste x

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  8. Oh well done! Those will be a hit in your shop I think :)

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  9. Gorgeous bag, Karen! You are one clever lady! Have a great weekend.
    Helen x

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  10. Hi Karen, best of luck with your shop. Your purse turned out beautifully. What a great way to repurpose old blankets. I love how your afghan of many squares turned out. Great idea to mix it up. And the scones and jam. Yum! I've gained several kilos in the past 5 months and am not too happy about that at all. Now with the sprained ankle, I won't be doing any walking for a while. Phooey! :/ Have a great weekend. Tammy

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  11. Love this bag Karen.....so stylish and beautifully made . Good luck with the shop ...it's something I've been considering too :0)
    Jacquie x

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  12. I love the way it turned out. I just might have to make my way to the thrift shop for a look myself. The bag is just beautiful. Patty

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  13. after receiving your lovely comment on my blog yesterday I thought I'd come and pay you a visit. Your blog is beautiful, I love your crochet (Ive never been able to do it unfortunately) and this bag is fabulous! Keep up the good work! katie x

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  14. Brilliant!! Those materials and colours work so well together - I don't know how you manage to match things so perfectly! What a great bag!!
    Maria x

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  15. This is lovely. Good luck with the shop x

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  16. Oh, that is gorgeous...I love the color combinations and it looks great for winter. Have fun with your new Etsy shop.

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  17. Wow,Karen,your bag is amazing,well done .looking forward to your Etsy shop opening!Love julie.xxx

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  18. What a really lovely bag it looks so well made and the fabric is gorgeous ,looking forward to seing your shop xx

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  19. Beautiful work Karen!...You are so talented...and it must be so satisfying to have used your thrift shop finds..the fabric is perfect for Autumn...and your ETSY shop is going to be fabulous,
    Hope you have a great weekend,
    Susan x

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  20. Really lovely bag, great fabrics and design! I'm sure you're shop with do well. Good luck!

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