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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Made a bag........

Marina and I exchange hand made gifts every now and then

this time I made her a bag
for the main fabric I used a piece of 'raw linen'
it was more open weave than other fabric to I first lined it with thin vilene

a bit of texture and just the right colour


How cute is that bunting and the singing birds, patchwork base (only 121 blocks!)
button detail and magnetic clasp


Design by Anni Downs from her book "The Simple Life"

I might just need one of these myself?

Righto, Gotto Go... I think a song ..... 


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49 comments:

  1. barb's creationsJune 17, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    Ooohhhh I so want one of these bags, just gorgeous with the linen! :) Barb.

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  2. KaHollyJune 17, 2014 at 7:01 PM

    Gorgeous!! I might just need to get Annie's book!! So far, I've been able to resist the temptation, but after seeing this adorable bag, it's going to have to go onto my list of 'must haves'!! Have a great day!

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  3. TatkisJune 17, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    Such a sweet and lovely bag! Great gift!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  4. AnonymousJune 17, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    wow Fiona the bag looks awesome,lucky Marina,hope she brings it to the next meeting so i can see it,well done my friend on a beautiful finish,enjoy your evening.xx

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  5. Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird QuiltingJune 17, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    Just gorgeous...I've made this one also...but it was a swap gift....I should really make another.

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  6. SusanJune 17, 2014 at 8:20 PM

    I love this bag design. I've never made it though. Yours is lovely, lucky Marina.

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  7. MariaJune 17, 2014 at 8:20 PM

    Hmm!!! I need one too... Lucky Marina. the bag is gorgeous!!

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  8. OddbjørgJune 17, 2014 at 8:24 PM

    Oh, I love it!

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  9. SerenataJune 17, 2014 at 8:57 PM

    What a super gorgeous bag. Lovely to think the two of you are still exchanging gifts, that is really wonderful.

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  10. Chookyblue......June 17, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    love the bag..........Anni does great designs.....

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  11. JenniferJune 17, 2014 at 9:42 PM

    Pretty! I can hear you now......"I feel a song coming on......"

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  12. KarenJune 17, 2014 at 11:13 PM

    Delightful.
    The bunting and the birds are lovely.
    I won't offer to sing, though!

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  13. SusanJune 17, 2014 at 11:25 PM

    Thats so sweet - what gorgeous birds & bunting...are you still singing?

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  14. JosieJune 17, 2014 at 11:44 PM

    Wow! I bet everyone who reads your post is pulling out or buying that pattern now... I know I am! :o) Your bag is fabulous every which way you look at it. Lucky...lucky Marina!

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  15. TerryJune 18, 2014 at 12:03 AM

    What a great bag! I love it! :0)

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  16. TerryJune 18, 2014 at 12:04 AM

    What a great bag! I love it! :0)

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  17. WendyJune 18, 2014 at 12:05 AM

    what a gorgeous bag! Love the stitchery and the bunting and the addition of the buttons at the sides is the perfect touch

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  18. WoolenSailsJune 18, 2014 at 4:25 AM

    I love your purse, that is really beautiful and a beautiful design for summer.

    Debbie

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  19. SandiJune 18, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    Beautiful bag, I love the bunting too....well done Fiona....xx

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  20. SandiJune 18, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    Beautiful bag, I love the bunting too....well done Fiona....xx

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  21. Peg - Happy In QuiltingJune 18, 2014 at 6:30 AM

    Bubz...this is so lovely....better find my book....

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  22. Christine MJune 18, 2014 at 6:44 AM

    Your bag looks lovely Fiona.

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  23. JeanetteJune 18, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    Gorgeous bag. Hugs,xx

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  24. Googy GirlJune 18, 2014 at 8:00 AM

    I love that bag, myn is half finished

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  25. ChristineJune 18, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    That's really lovely!

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  26. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra StitcheriesJune 18, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    Gorgeous Fiona...I have started mine to take to singing lessons!

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  27. ElyteJune 18, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    Fiona, it's gorgeous. Just 121 blocks little blocks, now that's my kind of project. Not to mention those cute little birds.

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  28. ElyteJune 18, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    Fiona, it's gorgeous. Just 121 blocks little blocks, now that's my kind of project. Not to mention those cute little birds.

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  29. SheilaJune 18, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    Just gorgeous Fiona , I love the design and the linen is perfect ! Hugs Sheila

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  30. CheryllJune 18, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    It's GORgEOuS...and Marina is one lucky girl I think! WooHoo :)

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  31. MisteaJune 18, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    Love all the little details.
    That looks like a fun bag with not too many pieces!

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  32. BarbJune 18, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    Your bag is just awesome...love love love it!!

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  33. MelodyJune 18, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    Absolutely fabulous as Patsy and Adina would say. Hugs

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  34. JanetJune 18, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Very cute!

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  35. JaneJune 18, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    What a lovely bag!

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  36. Chris HJune 18, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    "only 121 blocks" !!! lol
    It is adorable, I love the bunting and birds. ♥

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  37. Michelle RidgwayJune 18, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    What a sweet bag...lucky duck Marina xx

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  38. marinaJune 18, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    Loving my gorgeous bag!!!
    wow, 121 blocks. that is a lot of work. Lucky I didn't offer to help with putting them together.
    thankyou FionaXX

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  39. Sharon - Lilabelle LaneJune 18, 2014 at 8:36 PM

    Beautiful Bag. Maybe you should make two more :) hint hint lol

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  40. DAWNIEJune 18, 2014 at 8:37 PM

    How lucky is Marina, anyone would be over the moon with this one. Love Annis designs. Lovely work Fiona

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  41. AntheaJune 18, 2014 at 11:49 PM

    OMG Fiona, you absolutely have to make one for yourself! This is just gorgeous, Marina is a lucky lady!

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  42. LinJune 19, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    What a beautiful bag - go on, treat yourself! xx

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  43. liniecatJune 19, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    what a fabulous bag you made !
    Lucky Marina : )

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  44. kiwikidJune 19, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Beautiful Fiona! I am off to look for this book too,love the bag!
    xx

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  45. CherylJune 19, 2014 at 10:39 PM

    Oh Fiona this bag is just gorgeous

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  46. CherylJune 19, 2014 at 10:39 PM

    Oh Fiona this bag is just gorgeous

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  47. JenetaJune 19, 2014 at 11:39 PM

    You did not make this! It's amazing - so beautiful!! I really have to try putting in a magnetic clasp. I have a few in my stash, but just haven't worked up the courage to try installing one!

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  48. WendyJune 20, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    What a gorgeous bag, I'm sure Marina was thrilled!! xx

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  49. Jindi's CottageJune 22, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    That bag gets me everything I look at the book although I haven't made it - yet!...you've done a fabulous job, it's gorgeous, lucky Marina...

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