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Monday, September 26, 2011

Pouchy Purse

I had a hard time thinking about larger quilting projects this weekend with so many little bits to do.  Make swap mosaics twice over...check.  Try to keep track of Goodie Swap commings and goings...check.  Bottle first two cases of home brew...check.  Tidy up back yard for the fall...semi-check.  Anyway, to get a little sewing in, I tried one of the lovely Ayumi's tutorials.  Really, Selina gave me the push to get started.

Using the Pink Penguin Lunch Bag tutorial, I made this little cutie :)  I already have a lunch bag (with Hello Kitty on it to boot!), but this would be great as a little bag running to/from shops in town.  I am totally excited to take it out and about. 



The lining is made of the same peacock feather-ish fabric on the rim, but there is also a little cover to keep your secret goodies (cookies?) hidden.  


I am already scaling this up in my mind to make a larger hand bag.  For now, it makes me happy.
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16 comments:

  1. pippablueSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Lovely job! The fabrics you chose are gorgeous, definitely on my to do list!

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  2. UnknownSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Cute! Love the drawstring lining :-)

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Pretty!
    Sounds like you are a busy lady!

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  4. Archie The Wonder DogSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    What a great bag! A larger version to take to sewing group would be marvellous - the cover would help keep the rain off!!

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  5. Benta AtSLIKstitchesSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    I scaled it up and it makes a great travel bag - i dont need to worry tgat anyone will get their sticky fingers on my passport / holiday money / camera etc. It just needs a few pockets, maybe one outside and a few inside or everything ends up at the bottom, and i never find my mobile phone!

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  6. Mrs Flying Blind...September 26, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Super duper bag!!

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  7. AnnabellaSeptember 26, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    LOVE this..the design, the gorgeous fabrics you`ve chosen. Clever Ayumi. Clever Cindy!

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  8. patchworkdelightsSeptember 26, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Love love this bag, and your colour choices and fabrics are super cool!

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  9. Canadian AbroadSeptember 26, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Happy is good. And good to be sewing something for the pleasure of it and all for you! Love it!

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  10. SarahSeptember 26, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    cool bag, love the foxy lining!

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  11. Katy CameronSeptember 26, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Cute bag, but tell us more about this home brew... do we need to be worried about getting wonky quilts? ;o)

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  12. Judith, BelfastSeptember 26, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Oh Yummy bag! Love the drawstring touch! Jxo

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  13. NickySeptember 26, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Hope you are making one of these for me some day Cindy! Hehe!

    Totally gorgeous!

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  14. Sarah @ FairyFace DesignsSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Cindy, this is really great, I just love the fabrics you used and it looks gorgeous! Might need me a new lunch bag soon!

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  15. tink's momSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Cindy, what a great job. Love it. Yes you need to make one a little bigger for everyday. I do agree with Benta about adding a pocket or two to the inside. That being said, I haven't done it. I'm now planning on one with the Ghastlies fabric, very excited about it.

    Glad you enjoyed it. Selina

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  16. Janine @ Rainbow HareSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Your bag is fab and I love that drawstring cover idea :)

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