Green + bags (but not green bags)
Wednesday is green. Click for notes!
Two new bags, using what I have. This one is the one I gave a sneek peek on. Just a basic rectangle with wide straps. The posie on the front was very fun to make and came together easily...a really good thing since I just started doing it with out a plan or guide. A few of you said you liked the black and white fabric. I got it from e-quilter and it was on sale for like, $5 something a yard! It's a linen and it is so wonderful. I may go back for more---after April!!! Don't you go sneak off and buy up the rest of it! And oh, the lining is some orange and pink Amy Butler...don't you just love orange and pink together? Yummy.
This next one really excites me. Did I ever tell you I'm really a hippie (in looks!) deep down inside? Well, I am. You wouldn't always know it to look at me, but ask my family and they would all say "YES! are you kidding?" Anyway, this was made from a thrifted striped turtleneck that I snatched up because I L.O.V.E.D. those stripes! I ran a floss drawstring through the lace seam-binding and added a couple of glass beads too. Since the sweater was a knit, it really needed the drawstring, otherwise it just hung wide open. A simple brown denim strap...and Wa-La! my hippie tendencies are in full swing here :)
L.O.V.E your hippy bag!! I had a sneaking suspicion that you were really a hippy!
That linen is beautiful and works so nicely with the Amy Butler lining.
Two more great bags Toni!!
Posted by: manda | April 05, 2006 at 11:27 AM
I'm a hippy at heart too Toni. I was born to a hippy in the 60's. What choice do I have? I love both the bags. What a great reinvention of a thrifted item!
Posted by: autum | April 05, 2006 at 12:22 PM
omgoodness, your hippy bag is sooooooo cool!! LOVE the drawstring. It adds the perfect little touch and makes the bag look so...swingy. LOVE it!!!
Posted by: debra | April 05, 2006 at 12:31 PM
Love both the bags.The hippie one almost looks like a skirt :)I think the black and white one is my fav -love the lining!
Posted by: Kristy | April 05, 2006 at 01:30 PM
Can't wait for that pincushion! Yeah thanks for the update! I love this green and I love love those new bags! Simply delightful!
Posted by: vegasandvenice | April 05, 2006 at 04:36 PM
The hippy bag rocks.(Power to the people!) I have a big ol' pile of thrifted sweaters that I'm going to turn into bags and if they turn out half as well, I'm going to be tickled.
Posted by: Kymm | April 05, 2006 at 05:37 PM
man i must have some hippie tendencies
then,
cause i am in LOVE with that bag
:)
too cool for school
:)
Posted by: gkgirl | April 05, 2006 at 06:18 PM
VERY pretty! Both bags are great!!!
Posted by: Dawn | April 06, 2006 at 04:37 AM
I knew it! you ARE A hippy! been awhile since I visited so off I go to read;) love the bag! ya already know that tho I bet:)
Posted by: amy | April 06, 2006 at 06:05 PM
Wow! I love both bags. The fabric combo on the first is great, and the second is super--love the lace detail!
Posted by: Kristin | April 07, 2006 at 08:31 AM
Awesome bags!
I especially like how you put the colorful lining in your hippy bag.
Posted by: capello | April 07, 2006 at 08:48 AM
Very cute stripy bag!
Posted by: Dacia | April 07, 2006 at 12:33 PM
love the black & white bag -- are you selling it? (I am new to your blog and not sure if you sell the stuff you make...!)
your blog is beautiful and inspiring..!
Posted by: Melissa | April 07, 2006 at 12:54 PM
I know you emailed me back about the black & white bag but I can't seem to find your email! Am I too late to purchase it?
Posted by: Melissa | April 13, 2006 at 06:51 AM
Love the hippy bag from the turtle neck!
How did you finish it at the bottom?
Posted by: jodie patterson | April 13, 2006 at 09:04 PM
So nice your bags:) Love your work.
Posted by: esquise | April 19, 2006 at 08:54 AM