It was a treat to see the other bags from the other testers, every one was different, and stunning. Check out Brianna's web site.
The last one is for myself, green and pale mauve, it was the first one I sewed, and 2 mistakes, all my own fault, So I made sure the next two didn't fall into the same pit. I now get zipper tape by the metre, and can choose pulls to suit the bags. So much better in choice and price here in New Zealand.
Next up, some owl applique blocks and bright fabrics for some more bags, own pattern, with boxed corners and probably a velcro tab at the top for little hands to manage more easily. The beautiful tapestry fabric, bought in Whangarei years ago, and a lovely reminder of when we visited my cousin. They will be for myself too, with some lovely zipper pull attachments, a surprise gift.
Spring has arrived here, daylight saving has started again, and we have had rain, a late frost, sunny warm days, and a last load of firewood, I hope, that should surely last until the real warmer weather arrives.
Quotation of the day from Albert Einstein,
" The measure of intelligence is the ability to change"
Greetings to all, Jean.
25 comments:
I have some of that tapestry fabric. Yes it has been in my stash for a lot of years.
I love the new totes you made. Looks like you had a lot of fun.
You have been productive, Jean! Gorgeous bags for sure! And now Spring has arrived in your part of the planet. I like Einstein's quote. Change is not always welcome but change we must along with circumstances.
Good to see you posting Jean. Lovely bags. Yes, Spring seems to be on her way finally. Trust you are both well.
Great to able to sew and make yourself nice things ! Lovely bags.
Hello Jena,
The fabric and bags are all so pretty. I love the cute owls too.
Well done! Take care, have a great day and happy weekend!
The bags look great! Nice to read you again! Take care!
You are so talented!!!! And I love your fabric choices. Sounds like you are in for some good weather. Hope all is well with you two!
Lovely bags, you did very well indeed. And the little owls are so cute, looking forward to seeing these one completed.
You do such beautiful work!
Unbelievable. Hope you and Hugh are doing ok and your spring is starting to shape up.Carol
You clearly are one amazing bag pattern tester! Love your fabric choices and that beautiful cats tapestry? I have a good chunk of it to make a bag! Bought it years ago when my friend and I went to the Sisters Oregon outdoor quilt show. I should get that made; it's Laurel Burch fabric.
I just found out the Laurel Burch cat tapestry fabric is SO expensive, $ 106.25 for half a yard here in NZ. Sandra, thanks for the info, I had no idea it was a Laurel Burch one. Now I will need to be extra careful when I cut and sew.Nowhere near that price when I bought it over 15 years ago maybe !!!
How cute! I love the owls. My favorite of the bags you made is the purple and green one. Have a great week and happy sewing!
I keep missing your posts in my newsfeed. That time difference is getting to me!
Good work, Jean. Thanks for visiting me. I love the owls.
Such nice bags! Happy Spring to you! I am just starting the Autumn allergies. Not as bad this year as in past. for that I am thankful.
Sewing bags is wonderful :-)))
A warm greeting to you from Viola
How great to see you again. My owl is sitting on my living room wall and his colors go so well with the crazy color I chose for the walls, so many years ago. I hope you have been well and will continue to blog every now and then.
How lovely the bags look and that is so wonderful that you are a tester! The owl prints are adorable! Wishing you pleasant days and lots of enjoyable stitching!
Hello Jean, I just read your comment on my blog and came by to say hello back to you! Hope this finds you are still creating pretty things and that all is going well.
I think the biggest cost of my paralysis is that Mrs. F.G. has given up her quilting.
Glad the weather was ok for your anniversary. But it's crazy here today. from warm to freezing!
I thought about you again yesterday, when I finally persuaded Mrs. F.G. to go to the Quilting Guild meeting. And she enjoyed it!
How pleasant to see! Thank you aloha
So nice, to hear from you! Thanks for visiting, I hope all is well with you and your hubby! Have a great day and happy week ahead.
your bags are beautiful, i adore the fabrics and colors you chose for the bags, they are so fun!! i use to sew a lot when i was younger, i still have my machine but have not used it so long!! i always enjoyed it!!
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