Edit: oops! I completely forgot to mention that this bag is my take on Made By Rae's buttercup bag, which I can highly recommend as a cute little bag project. There is a free pattern available for personal use only, or you can buy a pattern for limited commercial use. It's very sweet!
It was with great relief that I sat down yesterday and Made Something.
It was with great relief that I sat down yesterday and Made Something.
It's been a little while. Weeks. I've fiddled, and played, and dabbled, but not completed anything.
With my sister Meg/Aunty Moo around for a visit, performing her saintly aunty duties, I was able to get to it and sew a little bag.
Thrifted floral drill material (vintage? reprint?) and lovely, lovely linen, beautifully modelled by Meg (she's seriously handy to have around).
Ahhhh. Is there nothing that can't be improved with a good dollop of linen? My mood, included.
Although there is also much to be said for an angelic sister/aunt visit... photo credits go to my 2-and-a-half year old son:
Thanks Moo!
Love that bag Gina! How great are Aunties!!
ReplyDeleteOh that is some awesome photography for a 2 1/2 year old! And oh how I love that bag!
ReplyDeleteThat is just gorgeous! Aren't aunties wonderful... (I'm not just saying that because I'm an auntie...hee hee)
ReplyDeleteLove the clutch, especially the floral lining and *snap* we have the same dishwasher (eagle eyes, I'm telling you, don't miss a thing).
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic little bag!! Super cool!!
ReplyDeleteLovey bag, a great auntie, and a brilliant photographer just 2 1/2? Awesome. Like your list, i echo that sentiment totally.
ReplyDeletelove that bag, very sweet
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Cute bag, love the lining. It's really fun to view the world through the eyes of a child.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a great day - your bag is just gorgeous. Sisters are magical special people. Don't know what I'd do without mine too :) K
ReplyDeleteLove it! How nice to get some sewing time/sister time.
ReplyDeletei am going thru a bit of a linen and red embroidery thing... I am yet to do any but I keep thinking how great it would look.
ReplyDeleteLove anything with therapy in the title! Also mad about linen and thrifted fabrics. Gorgeous bag BTW!
ReplyDeletegorgeous little bag. nothing like a bit of linen to make it right, eh?
ReplyDeleteGina It's graysh and cooosh! I love it! Also the label, particularly attracted to the label!
ReplyDeleteLove it! (and lovely to finally see a photo of your kitchen!) x
ReplyDeleteHi Gina, it's a great bag, love your button work, your label, great lining fabric and, I agree about linen- how great is linen. Here is where I lament my lack of a sister!
ReplyDeleteGina that is a delightful bag. Super chic!
ReplyDeleteCute little purse. Love the lining!
ReplyDeleteYour 2.5 yr old son is an impressive photographer!!
ReplyDeleteLovely bag!
Lovely, lovely. The button really rocks.
ReplyDeleteI too am in love with linen!!! What a great bag and soooo satisfying to get something finished!! You've inspired me to make a bag for myself - everything I'm making recently is for other people! x
ReplyDeleteGreat bag, lovey!
ReplyDeleteL.O.V.E. it.
ReplyDeleteI have been trying to get to my annual Christmas ornament crafty gift thing but hadn't decide what it should be until just now.
Ornaments made from reclaimed clothing, sweaters, etc... a la Fantastic Mr. Fox. Have you read that book to your son? I am sure he would love it.
Your son, the next Annie Lebobitz?
beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteYour little bag is great, your sister sounds pretty amazing too.
ReplyDeleteYou need get a rope, tie one end to Aunty Moo's leg and the other to the fridge... and never let her go home! Sounds like Meg was just the medicine you needed at the moment. The bag is just lovely.
ReplyDeleteGina, great bag and love the floral inner
ReplyDeleteLovely bag! I'm on the lookout for a cute bag pattern to make for my Mum for Christmas, I wanted something a bit feminine as she's given me some tapestry fabric to use, this might just do the trick!
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