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Friday 27 July 2012

TGIFF

Thank goodness it is finally finished / finished Friday!

I finally completed my Pretty Pleats Reversible Tote.  My first attempt went pear shaped so I re-gathered my strength and courage and picked some new fabrics and started fresh.  And thank goodness I did because now I have this pretty bag:


I'm loving the quirky birds [Laura Gunn Garden Wall] fabric - especially the one on the bottom left corner! They are all pretty cute feathered friends, don't you think!?  I also used Kona Brick and Kona Navy but now wish I had used Cerise or Eggplant instead of the brcik red.  I am pleased I finally made it and the best bit is that it turned out!  Oh and that it looks like it should and it works (quite a sturdy bag)!  I'll be using it on my upcoming holiday as it is nice and spacious inside for all sorts of things like a bottle of water, a camera, wallet and snacks!!



2012 Finish-A-LongI will eventually purchase more black with cream dots fabric to make my first version with, as that is what I really want to use as my everyday bag.  But at least it is done and off my 3rd Quarter Finish Along list with Quilter in the Gap.  If I make another I may add a magnetic closure, an inside pocket and key ring clip which will make it non-reversible but that's ok by me! 

So I am happy to link up to
I'm off to do some hemming by hand and some embroidery as Mr Toyota is now in for a much needed sewing machine MOT and service ready for all the sewing I HAVE to do in August!  Swaps, bee blocks and personal challenges -- a busy month ahead!  This includes my Vintage Holiday quilt!

Have a great weekend!

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13 comments:

  1. Colette27 July 2012 at 14:36

    Cute bag - I think the red looks good!

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  2. Charlotte27 July 2012 at 14:42

    that's gorgeous! Well done :-D

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  3. Gill27 July 2012 at 16:59

    Great bag!! and I love the fabric!! is it still available? where did you get it from??

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  4. Di27 July 2012 at 18:49

    Cool bag. Di x

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  5. Cherie27 July 2012 at 21:58

    Great looking bag! =D

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  6. Pennie27 July 2012 at 22:53

    Lovely bag, Amy, am about to tackle one of these myself as a project and am considering having a trial run first - somehow it doesn't look as easy as the 241!

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  7. Marsha Cooper28 July 2012 at 08:28

    How neat!
    I'm wanting to learn to make more different types of bags.

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  8. Maria28 July 2012 at 17:52

    Really cute. I love it.

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  9. Sara29 July 2012 at 04:19

    Love the bag!! Your troubles with it paid off!!

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  10. machen und tun29 July 2012 at 06:42

    the bag looks great, Amy!!

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  11. Sarah Craig30 July 2012 at 03:01

    What a great bag! It sure will come in handy, being large enough to hold all the good stuff! Whoop whoop!!

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  12. Bron @ Stop That Owl30 July 2012 at 08:24

    I love this bag! And it reminded me that somewhere I have some of this gorgeous fabric - off to go searching for it now. Thanks for linking up with TGIFF. :)

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  13. Elizabeth1 August 2012 at 04:47

    Amy, that bag is SO cute! I love the birds! You did a beautiful job and I love your plans for the next one! Can't wait to see it. Congrats on a great finish and thank you for linking up!

    xo -E

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