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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!

Comments

[Lynda]

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

[carolyn]

Love the bags you have been showing us so am very much looking forward to the pattern / tutorial.

[aja]

What a cute funky bag - I love it! The fabric you choose is really great together.

[manela]

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

[Joy]

These bags are so lovely Juju, looking forward to your tutorial. I saw Joseph Cambell's video on Molly Chicken too, simply inspirational.

[Kate]

You can post bag pictures every day and I would be happy - they are gorgeous!

[Emily]

Those bags are just delicious! Keep 'em coming!

[Coryn]

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.

[Lisaa]

I love the subtle silliness of the appliques. Your bags are drool-worthy!

[Kristin]

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.