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The nice thing about being a celebrity is that if you bore people they think it's their fault.
Henry Kissenger
Not that I know, but I can imagine.
This is my last bag post for now, I promise.
I made this one for my lovely friend, Henny, who turned 40th last week (I've got my 40th next month too). I think her daughter may have stolen it from her though.
I call it my milk bag because I appliqued milk top fabric spots (from Super Buzzy) onto the stripes at the top.
I then stitched some glinting seed beads around the outside of each applique. It looked so lovely when it was done. And I found just the right weight of heavy muslin to interline it so it was really strong, with a cell phone pocket and silk piping. The only thing I wish I'd done differently was to pipe the edges of the handles instead of sewing them right sides together and then turning right way out. The heavy muslin interlining made this a pain, and I love piping. Next bag I'll do it that way.
I'm going to be teaching a bag making workshop at Graceland's in April. Many of you have asked for the pattern. It has been adapted form one in a Japanese craft book. I'll dig out the book and show you. But I will also post a bag pattern and tutorial sometime soon for something similar (give me a week or so to get it together).
Today's Inspiration: You Tube Video of Joseph Campbell talking about following your bliss. Link via Lynn at Molly Chicken.
Likes: Cherry trees blossoming.
Dislikes: We're puppy sitting this week. Lovely. But puppy poo, yuck!
greetings and I am so very sorry that it's taken so long to visit your WONDERFUL blog. I'm so impressed and want every bag! I just added you to the delightfulblogs.com directory and I'm sure the other gals who visit the directory to discover unique and beautiful blogs will flip as much as I did.
All the best,
Lynda
www.delight.com
www.delightfulblogs.com
Posted by: Lynda | February 19, 2007 at 04:12 PM
Love the bags you have been showing us so am very much looking forward to the pattern / tutorial.
Posted by: carolyn | February 19, 2007 at 04:50 PM
What a cute funky bag - I love it! The fabric you choose is really great together.
Posted by: aja | February 19, 2007 at 10:14 PM
I loved the bags so you aren't boring me at all!!!! yes I agree with carolyn. could you teachus about how to make a bag like that? or is it a secret? hope not! bye, manela
Posted by: manela | February 19, 2007 at 10:24 PM
These bags are so lovely Juju, looking forward to your tutorial. I saw Joseph Cambell's video on Molly Chicken too, simply inspirational.
Posted by: Joy | February 19, 2007 at 11:05 PM
You can post bag pictures every day and I would be happy - they are gorgeous!
Posted by: Kate | February 19, 2007 at 11:45 PM
Those bags are just delicious! Keep 'em coming!
Posted by: Emily | February 20, 2007 at 12:16 AM
I think it's from the Junko Onishi book. I wasn't itching to make it, until I saw yours. Just gorgeous-both of them.
I would love to see a tutorial on it. It would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by: Coryn | February 20, 2007 at 02:07 AM
I love the subtle silliness of the appliques. Your bags are drool-worthy!
Posted by: Lisaa | February 20, 2007 at 02:13 AM
I love this so much, I've come back to look at it several times. The fabric, the shape, and the detail are all just wonderful. I'd love to see a tutorial.
Posted by: Kristin | February 20, 2007 at 03:49 AM
What a wonderful gift to receive from a friend. Thank you too for the up and coming tutorial for your computer friends too!
Posted by: carol | February 20, 2007 at 05:17 PM
I found your blog through Risa's and I must say your handbag is rather fantastique!! I love the shape, it's just wonderful!! My previous boss is turning 60 on Sunday and I wanted to make her a wonderful handbag like that. What an inspiration you are!!
Posted by: KSV | February 20, 2007 at 05:32 PM
Thank you so much for sharing the link to the Joseph Campbell interview. It was what I needed to hear this morning. Oh, and I turned 40 in September and I can say it is much, much better than 39!!
Posted by: Sarah | February 20, 2007 at 06:27 PM
This bag is gorgeous. I love the shape and the weight of the fabrics.. I am making a little bag for a girl who's 2 tomorrow (thankfully not around so i've got a few more days to finish it off) but having almost finished, I've realised the fabric isnt really thick enough.. damn! Seeing yours puts it into perspective! Will blog it when its finished. Thanks for your advice re: banner.
Posted by: Nicky Fraser | February 20, 2007 at 09:01 PM
I just saw {in Cherry's blog} that some of you have found my beloved Joseph Campbell. I'm so happy. I love that man.
'MN'
Posted by: 'MN' | February 21, 2007 at 07:52 PM
You can't post too many bags!
I'll be celebrating my 40th next month too, yikes! How did that happen?
Posted by: lucy | February 23, 2007 at 04:10 AM
very much loving these bags - I am having a bag making frenzy at the moment - your pictures are an inspiration - thanks
Posted by: katie | February 23, 2007 at 11:17 AM
The bag is inspiring. Wonderful colours, and the milk patches are funny. There's a Finnish designer who uses a lot of funny patches on her clothes: http://www.ivanahelsinki.com/
Posted by: Vasilisa | February 24, 2007 at 07:07 PM
O My goodness thease are awsome ... im 14 and i want a pattern so i can make somthing like thease their AWSOME thx
Audrey
Posted by: Audrey | April 23, 2007 at 10:11 PM