Back to the bags

An earlier bag.

Appliqued and quilted but not with wadding just with interlining.  I didn't make the handles thick enough. And now that I mention it, I like my handles interlined or padded now, even if the bag is soft.

And one I made over the Christmas holidays.

I should give you a better picture of the bag. Okay how about this?

It's not a great picture but it gives you a better idea of what's going on.

It's made out of kimono silks and has an Afghanistan jade piece to close it. The cloud shape is a pocket. Again I should have piped the rings at the bag of the bag. Live and learn. There are a few things I would do differently if I were to make this one again but I like it okay and have worn it.

Here's a great bag blog. And she sells things for making bags here. And she's in the UK! This will make my life much easier. I think it might be hard for reader's in America to realize that although I live in London, a major city, it is almost impossible to get crafting supplies. There are very few stores selling anything. Even the department stores are shrinking their supplies to almost nothing. I buy almost everything online, usually from the States.

Can anyone tell me what's this Cutting Edge magazine is like? Is it interesting?

Today's Inspiration: Thanks to Mimi for turning me on to This life radio programs from Chicago. So much good radio to listen to while crafting. I found many David Sedaris stories as well as a moving story about an Irish game show winner in episode 326. It's like a treasure chest!

Likes: Memoirs and radio shows about "ordinary" people (not celebrities).

Dislikes: Puppy went to stay at the vet for a couple of nights and is all better now so I have not complaints.

Comments

[Karen Hendrix]

Top bag is my favourite - I like the kingfisher blue piping (I've tried sewing piping only twice before and I've decided its a dark art that I'm just not ready for!)

If you think London is bad for craft supplies - try Newcastle. We have a Hobby Craft that I have nicknamed Hover Craft. Because if I do find something I want, I just hover around worrying about the inflated price and hardly ever go to the till.

How about a top 10 list of your favourite internet suppliers with links to help all us who live in the UK?

[carolyn]

Well I'm glad Puppy is feeling better and it is great to see more bags.

[joyce]

You are one great bag lady. I am so lucky here. Although I live in the country there are lots of craft stores within an easy drive.

[carol]

I don't usually buy the Cutting Edge mag - but will take a look today. Would you like me to get you a copy? I would be happy to.

[Angie]

LOve that appliqued and quilted bag!!! Any chance of a tutorial on making this one? :D

[Sam]

Hi
Thanks for the This American Life link - more soothing sounds for my ipod now I've finished listening to the lovely handsome Micheal Palin.
Did puppy take an overnight bag?
Sam

[anna]

Ooh! I love this American Life, too. Glad to hear others are enjoying it as well!

[mimi k]

Your bags are wonderful and thanks so much for the link! I'm glad you liked TAL- it has enough stuff to keep you happily, thoughtfully, poignantly, listening for a very long time.

[Lisa]

Hi Juju,

I love the blog and your bags are an absolute riot! Very original and striking.

Thanks heaps for the link (and your order).

You've been added to my daily reading.

x

[Shelley Noble]

Your piping and bags are glorious, Juju. But it's your photoshopping in this post that has me drooling the most! Well done that!