Tuesday, August 4, 2015

A Designer Bag.....


Sooooo.... I was going to start on that pile of ironing..... and then ... shock and horror... I noticed this....

a big tear in the plastic covering...


Hubz got me one of these new flash slim line light boxes at Christmas and I love it lots


... so out came the design book.....


and here is my new light box bag.... with velcro closure (I know white velcro would have been nicer but I only had black to hand... and it works just fine)

I think this constitutes me being a designer now... 

I did make up my ruler bag too!


.. I even added a handle so it's easy to carry when I go places (found that in my box of ribbons and things) .....

...this is lovely fabric with Australian flowers that I have had for ages and didn't have any plan for... there was just enough for this project


... I have a separate little bag for the cord although that can fit inside fine ... I didn't think of putting an extra pocket but that would be good in the design...


 meanwhile in my garden this bush is flowering amazingly ... the colour of the flowers is more magenta/red/maroon and the birds love it... I think it is of the eremophila family


I am lucky to live in a small rural town and just 5 minutes from my house we have scenes like this... the cows are so curious, the grass is so dry, the sky is so blue .....


Righto, Gotto Go... off to add 'designer' to my CV..... and I should do the ironing.....

27 comments:

Susan said...

Very nice....I wouldn't mind a light pad and designer bag myself!

Elyte said...

You didn't really want to do that ironing did you? Great storage for the light box.
Just catching up on some blog reading. You have been busy as always, with time left over for socialising.

Anonymous said...

Hi Fiona,wow I love your designer bag,what a great idea. I live your flowering bush and wow what beautiful country side,enjoy your evening my friend xx

marina said...

very nifty keeper for your light pad!
I don't think designers should have to do their own ironing at all.

KaHolly said...

Play with fabric vs. ironing...hmmmmm, let's see.......you obviously made the right choice. What a clever idea, and what a cute light box. Handy to take when you're off with the girls! Well done! Now that you're a designer, don't let it go to your head, lol! XO

Cheryl said...

We have a new designer in our midst - well done Fiona. It's just lovely

Flickenstichlerin said...

Lovely lightbox-bag der Fiona, although bubzrugz-design would sound good too. Very nicely done.
Greetings,
Sylvia

KERYN B said...

Wow you are so super talented, I have one of those light boxes and I'm always worried it will get scratched so clever idea. When you have the pattern ready let me know.

Jennifer said...

It is indeed an eremophila......apparently birds are attracted to the yellow ones, insects to the pink/red ones. Excellent idea for your light box, and I love the fabric!

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

Good on you Fiona for turning Designer.....cool project too!

Michelle Ridgway said...

Ironing?What's ironing? Lol! Love your designer bag...perfect for your lightpad. Beautiful Aussie blooms x

Doreen said...

Love the bag. The separate bag for the cord is a better idea than a pocket, which would put pressure on the light box. Hang the little bag with a loop on the larger bag's handle? 😍

Susan said...

Designer and Quilter extraordinaire!!

sunny said...

And a very nice design it is! I have one of those light pads, so I guess I should be making a bag for it, too! And I'll remember to add a pocket for the cord, thanks to you!!

Love Bears All Things said...

great idea for your lighting box....and thanks for sharing the scenes in your neighborhood...I always enjoy seeing things like that about where friends live.
Mama Bear

Sheila said...

Very clever design Fiona and such pretty fabric to use for your designer bag ! Terrific work . Gorgeous flowers and wow pretty flat where the cows are grazing , so neat to see your countryside . Hugs

Sue SA said...

Great design, love that you had just the right amount of fabric for it too!

Jeanette said...

Love the bag. Mine still lives in the box it came in. :) Gorgeous flowers. Hugs,xx

Helen said...

Very clever, love your new bag !!

Dawn said...

Oooo I have a light box just begging for a cover, can I pinch your idea and whip one up too. I love it when someone comes up with an easy idea thanks xxx

Chookyblue...... said...

definitely designer material..........LOL........better get that ironing done...........oh and I love emu bushes.......such lovely different flowers........

Cheryll said...

Congrats... next YOU will be published... oooHHH I better get an autograph now...
Please sign here... xox

kiwikid said...

I should be doing the cleaning, but here I am!!! Love the light box holder...very clever of you....well done!!

Lin said...

Great idea Fiona and the fabric looks gorgeous. xx

Raewyn said...

An original design - woohoo!! A very pretty bag... love those light boxes..wish I could magically replace my old one with one of those ones! Nice to see the neighbourhood - gosh it looks dry..how usual is that for this time of the year?

Jane said...

love your bag, and your design book looks like mine :) I now have a folder to hold them all in. Beautiful fabric too

Jeneta said...

That Australian wildflower fabric is beautiful! I love it when something is created out of necessity (or to avoid the ironing!!).

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