Tuesday 31 March 2015

messenger bag for zoe {finally!}

Zoe is thrilled that I finally made a messenger bag for her.  I love the fabric Zoe chose for the flap. It is the second messenger bag I have made using this beautiful butterfly fabric (purchased from Spotlight in the decorator section). Of course, I used my own tutorial!

This is the cotton tape name tag that Zoe opted for on the handle. I love the use of the star! I use a regular ink pad when stamping these, ensuring that I press the tape well to set the ink before sewing them into the project they are made for.
This is number 6 on my finish along list for the first quarter of 2015.

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I managed to fit in a few other bits and pieces this month. I completed my March bee block for my Beehive quilting bee. This is the Chainlink block. I like it! The Queen bee who is the recipient of this block is making a quilt for her daughter who is living on campus at university.
I also made a poodle 'costume' for a niece. The 'puff' and the ears are attached to a flexible, rubber headband (with 'teeth' - I get annoyed with head bands that continually slip off!). I also made cuffs for her wrists and ankles. The sherpa fleece I used is extremely snuggly; I'd be happy to wear a onsie made from it.
The weather is finally changing here. I have welcomed the cooler weather and look forward to some rain in the coming weeks!

10 comments:

  1. Great bag...I love that fabric! :0)

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  2. love the messenger bag Jeneta! that fabric is terrific...
    love the quilt block too, lots of wonderful prints
    x

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  3. What a great bag and congrats on a finish along finish. I only got one of my finishes done this quarter but I plan to be more strategic in picking my finished for the next quarter!

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  4. Such a lovely bag, Jeneta, I love the fabric! Cute label....Zoe will love it! Another bee block stitched.....that list of yours is getting shorter. Enjoy that cooler weather of yours.

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  5. Love that butterfly fabric - I've made one of your messenger bags using the same fabric but in red. Oooh, very nice block!

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  6. a great variety of crafting... love the messenger bag....
    Hugz

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  7. Great bag! The butterfly fabric is beautiful, Zoe has great taste :)

    -Soma xx

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  8. Gorgeous bag.
    I betcha there is some Easter crafting happening in your home too!
    Happy Holidays to you and family.

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  9. I bet Zoe is extra pleased her bag has been made. Is it her school bag? I can imagine all her friends admiring it. The butterfly fabric is such a great choice. Your bee block is so pretty. The idea of your neice dressed in that poodle costume is sooo cute!!

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