October 13, 2009
Not just knitting
So while I was on an enforced, involuntary internet sabbatical, I caught up on a few projects, not just knitting.
There's always a sewing project laying around waiting for my attention. Or five.
Emily asked me a year or so ago to make her an Amy Butler handbag. Specifically, the "Smart Handbag" from In Town Bags. And she wanted it in the exact same fabrics as the pattern. So, dutiful mother that I am, off I went and bought the fabrics, (duck egg/french wallpaper and pink/coriander, both from the Belle collection) and then I put it aside. And promptly forgot all about it.
Then I found it again early last week. And I kicked myself, because it really was easy and quick to put together.
It even has little pockets on the inside. And I put a magnetic clasp in it, too.
I just wish I'd gotten a photo of her face when she realised that I'd finally made it for her.
I did however, get a picture of my two favourite girls together. Yes, it's a long overdue Twinkie picture.
And yes, she's still voluptuous!
Posted by Donna at October 13, 2009 10:43 PMComments
You are so fortunate to be able to sew so well! I love the bag and material you used.
Twinkie doesn't quite look like a dog....maybe a large rabbit? She's adorable and looks so cuddly!
Posted by: Mr Puffy at October 14, 2009 02:53 AMOh I love that bag! Lucky girl
Posted by: Restless Knitter at October 14, 2009 03:55 AMNow will she use the bag or will it become a decoration on the bedroom floor? Perhaps both? LOL
Posted by: Lynne at October 14, 2009 08:50 AMGreat bag! (well, except for the pink, but you know, since it's not for me that's ok!!!).
Twinkie looks entirely disapproving, as if to say "this is a most undignified manner in which to be photographed, Emily! People can see my...you know!"
Posted by: Rose Red at October 14, 2009 10:08 AMLove the bag. Your girls are adorable.
Thanks for the comment on my Selbu Modern, it was a fun knit.
Posted by: Suzanne at October 14, 2009 11:00 AMI love that fabric and the bag is so cute!! Now I wish my Mum is here with me all the time so that I can request her to make stuff for me!! Hahaha. Emily is a really lucky girl :) Love the photo of her and Twinkie together. Twinkie looks sooooo cuddly :)
Posted by: Michelle at October 14, 2009 11:31 AMThat is an adorable bag!
Poor Twinkie - she doesn't look too happy..but it is a great picture!
Posted by: Jeanne at October 14, 2009 11:54 AMfantastic little bag, great fabrics! and are you sure thats a rabbit and not some kind of teddy-bear cross?!
Posted by: kms at October 14, 2009 04:13 PMJust the sort of project I like: one that seemed hard but is not, and is a joy to make!! Very nice photo, but I'm wondering if Twinkie was really ready for her close up??!!
Posted by: 2paw at October 14, 2009 04:55 PMYou're back!
What a beautiful, very professional looking bag! I'm sure Em will get quite a bit of use out of it.
And Twinkie... if ever there was an indignant looking rabbit... Gorgeous photos of all though! :)
Posted by: Shelley at October 14, 2009 08:26 PMThat is a brilliant bag - I just wish I had someone to spoil me the way you spoil Em!
Personally, I'd describe Twinkie as "zaftig" because of the fluffiness :)
Posted by: Andrea @ Let Me Knit! at October 15, 2009 10:45 AMWow. You're awesome!
Posted by: Lara at October 15, 2009 09:36 PMWhat a gorgeous bag! I really must learn how to sew, so inspiring to see lovely projects like this.
Tickles to Twinkie!
Posted by: alysha at October 16, 2009 03:34 PMThe bag is lovely & I love your entrelac socks. I have been wanting to knit entrelac but everytime I knit of picking up stitches, I decided not to do it.
Posted by: Ann at October 19, 2009 12:02 PM
Yay! You're back! :) Your entrelac socks are great! I love the handbag. :)
Posted by: Samantha at October 14, 2009 01:26 AM