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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Bursting

Finches Teatowel - Photo Courtesy Shiny Happy Art

I finished this project well over a week ago.... and I've been completely bursting to show it off!

 On my cutting table in pieces

But first, I needed to find a very large box to fit it into without crushing it.


Then I had to make sure that it arrived as a big surprise, while Anna thought that I was still working on it.

The thing that I love the most about making these bags is that depending on the size of the original teatowel, and the placement of the print, you never quite know what it's going to look like until it all comes together.

This one features couple of very happy accidents.....


When I cut the teatowel into pieces, I didn't realise it at the time, that when I was going to piece them back together, the blue border would become a lovely feature running along the front of the bag. It sort of looks like I've added piping running along the join.


On the other side, I managed to incoporate Anna's signature from her original artwork up the top....

I'm totally in love with this bag..... so isn't it lucky that I have another Finches Teatowel in the stash?
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21 comments:

  1. RieAugust 23, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Love it! Love the colour, the print, adore the birdie & the bag looks like it would be a great practical bag too! Job well done, Gold star for you!

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  2. UnknownAugust 23, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    It's a beautiful bag. I hope you are making the next one to keep.

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  3. TaniaAugust 23, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    OH MY GIDDINESS!

    That is a collaboration made in HEAVEN.

    Perfect work. Both of you.

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  4. Miss AmyAugust 23, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Oh wow that is just beautiful! :)

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  5. Naturally CarolAugust 23, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Good morning Cam! I do think you have the perfect placement with this one..lovely grown up colours for going out with.

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  6. TasAugust 23, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Lucky you have that second tea towel or it might not have found its way into the postie's hands.
    It is beautiful. You are both very talented.

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  7. CathieAugust 23, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    that is Just absolutely perfect!
    great collaboration, such a distinctive style.
    ♥

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  8. mandaAugust 23, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I love it!!!! Well done Cam, it looks awesome!!

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  9. Wombat's PicnicAugust 23, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Beautiful! Cyndy

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  10. JennieAugust 23, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    This is so gorgeous - a handpainted bag. I love it Cam!x

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  11. ZippyZippyAugust 23, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Wow - talk about happy accidents!
    Great placement and what wonderful gift

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  12. Anna BartlettAugust 23, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    I noticed all those happy accidents and LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Thank you so much Cam!

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  13. allyAugust 23, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Love it - clever you!

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  14. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Wow! I LOVE this bag! You are so talented! :)

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  15. UnknownAugust 23, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Oh Wow that is so beautiful i adore the pattern and the fabric and colours are gorgeous. She will love it, dee x

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  16. Megan.K.August 23, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    This is a stunning piece of work - from both of you. Well done.
    x

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  17. ChristieAugust 23, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    That bag is just stunning. It was meant to be.

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  18. michelleAugust 23, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    well i sure can see why you are in love with it. it is awesome. i was marvelling at the neat piping and beautiful painting placement. you shouldn't have fessed up.

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  19. yardage girlAugust 24, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    That looks excellent - love tea towel craft!

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  20. Jennifer RoseAugust 24, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    very nice :D

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  21. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Love it!! Anna's signature is just the icing on the cake.

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