Thursday, July 2, 2009

My creative space

I'm currently testing out the revised instructions for the Day Bag for Nikki..... so this is my second zippered pocket - woohoo!

I've finished the outer of the bag - I decided to add the optional front flap.

.... and I was lucky enough to watch, and learn all about making structured bag bases, and using purse feet, while Nikki was making her fabulous video tutorial yesterday.

If you watch closely, my bag makes a guest appearance right at the end!

I'd better pack up all of my bag bits and pieces and take them along to Sewjourn to finish off.

Also arriving in my creative space this week - a fabulous crocheted tablecloth from Tania at Myrtle and Eunice - there are hundreds of beautiful circles to play with....yippee!

Thanks Tania

22 comments:

Gina said...

Bag looks fabulous. I really like the flap addition.

That Tania - she's a good egg.

Michelle said...

I live the fabric you have usedon your bag - just gorgeous! Have fun at Sewjourn.

Fran said...

Love that bag - so bold and bright! And that crocheted table cloth, cutting into it - ouch - but all that circley (how's that for a word) goodness....

Cathy {tinniegirl} said...

It looks great Cam. Just gorgeous.

Love the look of that table cloth. I can see it working well as a stencil!!! Which reminds me, can you bring the Stencil 101 book to Sewjourn so I can have a gander.

Gillian R said...

Your bag is looking good. Looks good in the video too, as well as your brooch Nikki is modelling!!

Beck said...

A very snazzy bag! I love the spots. Have fun at Sewjourn xoxo

beachvintage.com said...

Love love love that tablecloth. Get crafty with it ASAP.

Unknown said...

Love the Bag...I Admire anyone that puts Zippers into Bags...Your Parcel is on it's way...by the looks of this Tablecloth you will have 2 if not similar...lol...
cheers

bec said...

mmm, yummy fabrics, now another thing I want to make!! I'm trying to keep my projects down, woman! trying to settle on thre- good luck, I think! I have dyed a crochet tablecloth in your honour, we will use it for 'tea' on the weekend! 1 more sleep!!

Angela said...

Wow, very impressive!!

I'm very honored to know you used to lurk around Three Buttons ; )

Can't wait to see your next bag creation!!!!

Nikki said...

Looking forward to seeing how you go with the zippered closure.... I think you'll be fine - you've sone a stirling job on it so far.

Katy said...

Wow, love the fabric! your little labels are so cute - i am going to order some for myself!

Enjoy your weekend - i hope it is a fruitful creative time :-)

Bron said...

Gorgeous bag!!!
Have an excellent weekend! =)

Anonymous said...

The bag looks great Cam. I can see some great brooches coming out of that tablecloth.

Mrs Button said...

Have a great Sewjourn...wish there was one up this way. Lisa x

Stacy Kraus McDonald said...

Great great bag!! And, I'm partial to red, white and blue at this time of year. ;-) Have a fantastic weekend!!

Sandrine said...

Have a GREAT weekend;)Lovely work again!

muralimanohar said...

How on EARTH do you convince yourself to snip into all that crochet?? I can never get myself to do that!!! :o

edward and lilly said...

Very cool bag, I love the fabric you used for it. Have a lovely time at sewjourn.

Melanie Gray Augustin said...

It's looking fabulous. I love the fabric. How fun being a pattern tester for Nikki!

karin said...

That's a cute bag! I'm puzzling with a little pouch with zipper right now. That red fabric is really nice!

Tania said...

My absolute pleasure - can't wait to see what you come up with the crocheted circle whatsits!