These days I don't do a lot of swaps or groups, but one I do love to be part of is
The Fat Quarter Birthday Club. Last year each of us were assigned to make a 'special gift' for one other lady on her birthday, & my gift was made for Sisbabe, whose birthday is in December.
This is my teaser pic from back in November...
Somehow or other, I forgot to take pics of what I sent to Sisbabe, but I do have a form of back-up...
You see, I love the fabric so much that I made two very similar bags - so I could keep one for myself!
And everyone knows that sometimes when cutting lots of pieces, it's not hard to cut a few more while you're at it, huh?! (Don't tell me you've never done that!)
For Sisbabe, I made her a Lynn Briggs design 'Glad Bag', with a co-ordinating skinny pincushion & needlebook. I didn't make my bag identical to Sisbabe's, but they are very similar.
A drawcord goes through the white channels near the top of the bag.
The front & back outer pockets are secured with magnetic snaps.
(I don't mind bragging that I'm very good at doing those snaps!)
A light-coloured lining makes it easy to find things... plus there's two inner pockets for small items.
Sisbabe hasn't blogged about her gifts yet, so I hope she doesn't mind me sharing these pics of what I made for myself after I made hers!
20 comments:
what a lovely gift to give,well done Anthea xx
Your bag is lovely, Anthea. Great fabric!
Oh thank God one of has blogged about it! LOL You know I adore this pressie, and brag away as much as you like about those snaps, I was and am mighty impressed with them :)
I am hoping to catch up with all my extremely tardy swappy posts from last year, it will happen (please)...in the meantime I am immensely happy for anyone to take the situation in hand themselves ;)
So glad you love your version too :)
Oh my! That bag is so lovely and good to see a light lining so one can find things easily. I wish all handbags would be like that. Clever girl.
gorgeous gift Anthea, I am sure Sisbabe, loved it.
great you got one too!
Gorgeous Bag! Good idea to make one for yourself too. Love the red and all the pockets and smart to use the light color inside!
Beautiful bag...love the lining and little extras! Good you did one for you...I usually cut one thing at a time find I muck up less that way and to be honest cutting is not my most fav activity!!
xx
Great gift to yourself and to Sisbabe. xx
I love your gift - very beautiful
Very cute bag...love it!
Great idea to do the double cutting - it's a very sweet bag - great gifting!
Such a cute bag! Love the fabrics :-)
Such a gorgeous bag Anthea
Job well done, my friend. Yes, if you're cutting one, you might as well cut two.
lovely bag....
Hugz
Love the fabrics - it looks great.
Perfect fabrics for someone who sews. Nice design too, she should be very happy with such a nice present.
Love that bag...
See you tomorrow?.
What a great looking bag.
Gorgeous bag and accessories!
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