The first person I met in real life after I started blogging was Marina.... I felt very brave getting the train into the centre of Melbourne to meet my 'on-line friend'..... it's been a great friendship ever since. Marina and I do the 'birthday' thing and always make an effort to send a special handmade item.
I was late for her birthday this year... but this is what I made...
Firstly I did some micro quilting using some embroidered cotton on some linen....
... and made it into this case ... its just the right size for a pair of glasses, a mobile phone, car keys and some money/card for when you pop off to the fabric shop!!!
. I made sure everyone knows who it belongs too with this stem stitched monogram on the other side. I just love those pretty red tops of the clasp.
It's the first time I have done one of those kiss clips for the purse... luckily I have a friendly neighbour who has done lots of these and she gave me a private lesson!! A bit fiddly with the thickness of the quilting ... let's hope it stays on...
.. I also included a little bookmark made from Anni Downs design .....
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Happy belated birthday Marina....
Righto, Gotto Go... my house needs cleaning ... then I want to sit by the fire and sew...
This block for Dutch Treat is done....
... now there is only 195 of them left!
19 comments:
That is well worth waiting for, what a great way to use such a beautifully quilting doily! Love it Fiona!
Hi Fiona,wow I sure love the purse you made for Marina,it's gorgeous,you are so clever my friend and the bookmark is very cute,lucky Marina,hope your day is a good one ....
Beautiful thoughtful gifts, lucky Marina xcx
Just devine! A gorgeous gift and well worth the wait. I am mega impressed at your DT block! Stay warm....our fire is on too x
Beautiful gift you have made for Marina!! Love your DT block...on the way now!!
What a lovely gift! Well done on the Dutch Treat block, you are on the way now.....
So gorgeous....what a lovely gift.
Exquisite! What a gem! You do wonderful work, Fiona. Love the monogram work too. Such a nice touch. I'm sure Marina will treasure these lovely gifts. Great job on the Dutch Treat too. ;^)
Your gift for Marina is gorgeous. I love the work you do with the lace pieces.
Beautiful gifts you made for Marina...
Lovely Dutch Treat block Fiona...
Such a lovely gift!! I bet Marina was thrilled to bits with it!!!
Beautiful gifts for Marina. xx
Marina was one of my first bloggy friends turned real life too. She's a lovely person and I know she will love this gift. Very unique.
All very lovely Fiona.....the bookmark is just gorgeous!
Beautiful. .... Lucky marina
Beautiful gifts Fiona. I hope to get a closer look at them some time in the near future. She will have to sew it onto her person when I am around just in case I forget that they are not mine!!
Beautiful gift and a wonderful idea xxx
Hello Fiona,
Oh My that purse is just so beautiful, quite tactile which I love. Would you do a small tutorial showing how the clasps were sewn on (please).
Happy days.
Bev.
Marina's purse is just gorgeous....well done Fiona...xox
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