Thursday 22 March 2012

Tweedy.....ness

I thought its about time I started filling up my Etsy shop, 
And I think some tweeds are just the thing...
Made one up today & desperately want to keep, buuuuuut I really
can't keep doing that so into the shop it goes.


I really like the fabric here, the green was actually an old skirt I got when a dear 
old friend gave me a bag full of tweedy scraps, all beautiful, all pure wool, & all going to be 
made into bags for selling.


A bit of applique & some buttons, the silver rings from an old bag destined for the recycling bank
And tah dah, it looks all brand new :)


I lined it in a lovely soft navy satin, scraps from Sophies grad/prom dress, I usually use 
quilting cotton for lining, but this is better with the wool fabric.
All in all I'm pleased with my lil effort.........hope it sells :o !!!!!!!!!!!

a few more grannies


And now its time to put the feet up, I'm totally knackered, don't know if thats just 
Irish slang, but it means I def need a rest :D

Have a sweet weekend
Thanks for popping in, Lots of love Karen xxxxxx

Oh oh oh did you see I've got one more to go to hit the 100 followers mark YAYYY!!!

10 comments:

  1. It's all looking lovely Karen! Xxx

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    1. I really love your bag. The fabrics are gorgeous and the fact that you have recycled and used offcuts is wonderful. You are such a clever lady.
      Anne xx

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  2. Lovely makes Karen,as always,love that bag.
    Have a restful weekend,lol,juliexxx

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  3. The bag is absolutely stunning! Love it. x

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  4. Gorgeous bag Karen, love that it's made from recycled fabric is even better. Isn't it hard though to part with things you've made! Have a great weekend. ♥

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  5. Beautiful bag! Good Luck on hitting 100. I'm already following so can't make the elusive 100 for you..sorry.

    Fleur xx

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  6. Your work is beautiful, I want one!

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  7. Beautiful bag, Karen, you are so clever at making them! The tweedy fabric works really well. Love the patchwork too! Hope you have a lovely weekend and a nice rest too :)
    Helen x

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  8. Karen, your handmade goodness it beautiful, I am loving your patchwork colors especially the reds for some reason, perhaps because we are heading into winter the red is a nice bright cheerful color. I thought knackered was an Aussie term, must be universal lol, I have been feeling the same for over a week now :(
    Take care xx Sandi

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  9. Hello Karen...Your bag is beautiful and it will be a lovely addition to your ETSY shop!...Oh, I love your quilting too clever lady....those colours are so pretty,
    Hope you have a lovely restful weekend,
    Susan x

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