Sunday, April 24, 2022

A New Bag♡



 


Hello lovely lovelies♡ So, so delighted for your sweet visit to my little autumnal place. Thank you♡ I wonder, how has your week been?? Here in my little autumnal place, it was a pleasant one. The days have been pearlers with sunshine shooing away chilly mornings and hanging around until it disappears behind the mountains with dusk settling in. I have spent a good part of my days in the fernery soaking up the warmth of the sunbeams, dancing upon me and the flower pots. Here inside the fernery I feel as if I am in a little glass cocoon away from the cool autumn days, with the beauty of nature just outside the windows. So, so delightful.

Sitting in the fernery, basking in the sunshine, I have been playing with twirls of ribbons, doilies, needlepoints, vintage Italian coverlets and whatever other pretties nudged me to capture my attention; for I was in the mood to fashion a new bag. I never tire of playing with all my pretties, and if they morph into a new bag; then all the better. It's always a good idea to fashion a new bag....well at least I think it is.

Though my favourite style of bag is a crossbody bag, this time I wanted to stitch a big carry-all, kinda bag with cane handles. When out and about shopping I am sometimes in need of a bag which will carry all my purchases. I hate carrying lots of individual bags for each purchase. It can sometimes be a bit of a pain when one has to check that one has everything. So, a big carry-all sounded like a fabulous idea. And I must say I am delighted with what is the finished result. My new carry-all ain't too shabby at all.

So, as I am wont to do when fashioning a bag, I chose a remnant of an Italian coverlet, a needlepoint (as it seems every bag I stitch demands a pretty flower needlepoint)  and played with doilies, ribbons, braids, little leftover flowers from past projects and began to play; design and then stitch.  When happy with what was before me I then sewed the bag together. For the lining, I used the reverse side of the coverlet fabric, stitched an over-big pocket to one side and then inserted the handles, hand sewing the flaps down. The flaps had to be stitched by hand as there was such a lot of bulky thickness. My sewing machine would have thrown a hissy fit and refused  to sew through all the fabrics. I stitched a rectangular flap for closing the bag and then embellishing said flap with a blousy flower from ribbon which I ruched. I then stitched this onto some lovely green, wired french ribbon to skip around the ribbon flower. Then, just because I am that gal who considers more is never enough I fastened a pretty vintage brooch which I have had for yonks. Care to have a bo peep at happy snaps of the process?? Why, of course you do. =)










I love my new bag. It's roomy and will carry all those bits and pieces that one accumulates when out and about shopping for the day. The wonderful thing about this bag, and for most of my bags actually, is I never have to step outside my door to find the required pretties needed to fashion a bag. Everything can be found in the plethora of suitcases sitting in my sewing room, in readiness to be showcased into a new pretty. Love having my own little haberdashery shop inside my home.

It is late Sunday evening here. My bed is calling out and who am I to resist. I am supposing your Sunday in the northern hemisphere is just beginning as mine here at the bottom of the world is nearing its end. It has been a long day but a lovely one. I jumped crawled out of bed very early this morning  to continue working on my bag which I finished within a couple of hours. Then it was off to lunch at some beautiful friends' home which is always a highlight in my days. So, so thankful for lovely friends, delicious food, delightful conversation, a beautiful bunch of flowers from a beautiful friend, blue sunny skies, sunny cocoon of a fernery, pretty ribbons and laces to fashion pretty new bags...and so very thankful for you♡ Why, I have so very much to be thankful for♡ Have a beautiful day, lovely lovelies; with sprinkles of sunshine and love♡ Let your light shine in your little corner of the world♡

Until the next time..........




Linking up to Kathy's Slow Sunday Stitching.





41 comments:

  1. What a sweet bag you made! Perfect and a good companion to go with your jacket.

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  2. Hi Kim

    Love your wonderful bag . So pretty, your vintage brooch just adds something special.
    Glad you had a lovely time with friends.
    Have a great week.
    Best wishes Kay c XX

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    1. A pretty vintage brooch always seems to add that special touch wherever it lands. =) I must say I have a cache of these pretties and always enjoying using/wearing them. Yes, a lovely time was had with my friends. A perfect Sunday, really. Hoping you enjoy a lovely week, lovely Kay. Thank you so much for your sweet, sweet visit. Kim Xx

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  3. Beautiful! It is great fun to play with such pretties!

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  4. so many pretty photos - your bag turned out very well.

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  5. I love it, your bag is a work of Art you are so clever to able to fashion such a lovely creation I wouldn't know where to start. Sweet dreams, in glad you had a lovely Sunday. 😊

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  6. You are such an artist with those bags you make, Kim! I'm guessing people notice them and comment on what you've put together. It's fun to make things that are pretty and useful at the same time!

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  7. Oh, such a lovely bag! It looks perfect for carrying a lot of pretties ;) Great to have ribbons and other beautiful supplies around you. Enjoy your new bag, and a lovely day.

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  8. Your bag is absolutely gorgeous and just the sort of thing I love! Love all your goodies too. I rarely have to step outside of the house to get those either. We had some much needed rain this week, and I got outside in between storms to mow the front lawn. It has been a busy week for me too. I worked at our quilt show 2 days. Saturday was the neighborhood garage sale, and I was able to sell John's table saw and a few other tools, plus a kiln I had been gifted and never used. I sold my dollhouse after spending 3 days painting and freshening it up. Last night after picking up my quilts, I was absolutely pooped and just laid on the sofa and watched 2 episodes of Call the Midwife! Hope you have a great week Kim!

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  9. Oh Kim! Your bag is adorable!
    I wish I could go out to get suitable fabric to copy your lovely bag! Well I could, but I still don’t want to risk catching the dreaded Covid!
    You couldn’t lose your bag, everyone would know it was yours just by seeing the wonderful jacket you’d be wearing!
    Hugs,
    Barbara xx

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  10. So cool, I'm the first to comment. The bag turned out really well. Hope it works out for you with carrying one bag vs many. I too like cross body and or shoulder straps, as carrying something in hand is often too heavy for me. I can tell by your description you had lots of fun creating.

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    1. I did have oodles of fun fashioning this bag, Sandy. I never tire of playing with my pretties and designing with them. Yes, sometimes big bags can become heavy but they are excellent for keeping everything together. Why, I might get a workout at the same time. =) Thank you for stopping by and blessing my day with your beautiful visit, lovely lady. You have sprinkled many a smile into my day♡ Kim Xx

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  11. Hola Kim, aquí son las 10 de la noche del domingo, también he dedicado parte de la tarde a la costura.
    Tu bolso es una creación muy personal, es como tú, tiene colores y adornos bellos y el punto importante son las bonitas asas de bambú.
    Disfrútalo mucho y muchos BESICOS.

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  12. Dressed in your lovely embellished jacket, and carry your pretty new bag, you will indeed be all set for a fun day shopping with your beloved, or maybe out and about with friends. When I read that your wrote "pearlers" I thought to myself, that's definitely a true blue Aussie word!

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  13. Your newly made bag certainly is not shabby, yet oh so chic! I think you shall enjoy filling it with more haberdashery items (wink). It would not have been a good thing to give your machine any fit let alone a hissy. Sunny, warm autumn days are my favorite, possibly because they are bittersweet with the approaching cold. Embrace and continue to enjoy the sunny fernery days.

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  14. Oh Kim those colours you have used make me swoon with delight. How beautiful it is! That needlepoint is so lovely - & I adore what you have used to accompany it. How wonderful to work out in your fernery on such a stunning project. I will imagine you will get so many lovely compliments when you take your new bag on its first outing. Yes a good big bag is so handy. Enjoy your week lovely Kim - these autumnal days are beautiful. xx

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  15. Beautiful bag Kim and perfect for those shopping trips. xx

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  16. Lovely post, beautiful bag !
    With all the materials, ribbons and fabrics in your home, you just need time, fingers, inspiration and talent ;) Job done !!!!
    Have a lovely week, Kim !
    Hug
    Anna

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  17. Oh Kim, what a beautiful creation! You know how to play :-) xx

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  18. I LOVE the bag, Kim! So nice to see all your treasures come out to play. You have such a sense for color and pattern, simply beautiful.
    Amalia
    xo

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  19. Your bag is perfectly delightful. I love the style of it and all of your additions are fabulous. It will be the perfect accessory to any outfit, but especially that jacket. Very stylish!
    I do not envy your autumn entry, but I know Mother Nature needs a restful period.

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  20. Kim, your bag is extraordinary. You created a masterpiece with all of the collected bits and bobs. And I adore the jacket as well. You have given me some ideas. Have a wonderful week and happy creating and quilting.

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  21. It is easy to see how much you enjoy creating these distinctive bags. I'm sure you get lots of compliments and probably a few requests asking if you make them to sell. We are enjoying a few days of unseasonable warmth, but in two days the chill returns, hopefully for just a brief stay. Spring flowers , shrubs and trees are in bloom, making the world seem more cheerful and loving.
    Pat

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  22. Your bag is just lovely; I really like that needle point section--just beautiful...
    I used to do needlepoint many years ago...but haven't done it recently.
    those handles also are wonderful...nice work on this hugs, Julierose

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  23. Love your upcycling style, Kim! Just want to tell you my first peony bloomed yesterday and my lilac bush is in full bloom too!

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  24. Another lovely creation, Kim! You are a lucky lady to have accumulated such a gorgeous assortment of embellishments but then I'm sure the acquisition process is equally fun! Perhaps you'll be using your lovely new bag as you shop for some more pretty bits and bobs. I'm wishing you a blessed week, dear friend! Zenda

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  25. A very gorgeous bag it is, I just love that big flower at the top, like how you added the green ribbon behind, and you always do such a pretty job of adding your embroidery pieces to it. Yes so nice when we can shop at our homes from all our goodies! It looks great with your jacket too :) So nice to have a day out with friends!! Hope your week is just as nice!

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  26. You make the BEST bags! I think my favourite thing is that you use needlepoint canvases that are so deserving of being showcased. Makes me wish I had some of those canvases in MY stash, but alas, such is not the case. You are going to get so many admiring comments on your new bag!

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  27. Your bag is beautiful, all the bits and pieces you have added just look like they belong. Lovely to spend time in yur fernery and enjoy the warmth of the autumn days.

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  28. Always, always enjoy all your specialness. I know it would take weeks for me to fashion a bag as pretty as you have even without me running around to find the perfect piece of trim. Your own little shop of goodies would be such fun. I want to touch and feel so much of what I see...ribbons, doilies, fabric, brooches... That piece of pink crocheted lace that peeks out of the wire heart in the first few photos is where I'd head first; just lovely. I see tatted doilies as well as crocheted ones. Did you dye the pink ones or did you buy them that way? Won't you have fun carrying the bag, wearing your embellished jacket - perfectly matched, BTW. The ruched ribbon is just the thing and the white ring buckle perfect. I'm so glad that you had your outing and lunch with friends. I hope your shared your amazing bag with them as well as with us. Very, very cool here (frost warning) but the sunshine is glorious and we know that before long, we'll wish for just a bit of coolness. Thank you for including us in your life; you are a bright spot of creativity in ours.

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  29. How simply stunning your newly fashioned bag turned out right before our eyes, Kim! It looks so pretty with your darling jacket, too. You really do have a haberdashery shop right at your fingertips!! What a perfect ending you had to such a wonderful day.

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  30. My word!! This is an eye candy - a most delicious one! I love seeing your imagination and creativity join forces and create the most wondrous and enchanting projects! My hat off to you dear Kim!!!

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  31. Hi Kim boy you take the most amazing pics I love it all especially your beautiful new bag ,it’s GORGEOUS and wow that jacket you are amazing Kim,love Pink Rose

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    1. Thank you so much, Shez, for your beautiful words and sweet visit; you are so very kind. Kim Xx

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  32. Hi Cutie Pie! I LOVE your bag! I want to make a bag, so I'm thinking on it!
    Happy autumn to you! (BIG HUG!)

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  33. I'm always amazed at how you combine so many different kinds of textiles together when you make things like this. Awesome bag. I agree with you putting everything in one bag: easier to handle and keep an eye on.

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  34. What a fabulous bag! You manage to make every season as flowery and colourful as the last in your pretty corner of the world :)

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  35. Very unique bag and jacket. Absolutely beautiful, Kim!

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