Tis official I am a Bag Lady LOL! With limited time at the moment for crafting I'm still managing to squeeze in a little sewing. I've fallen in love with japanese linens, which is what I've used here for exterior of the Graceful Kelly bag. I resisted the urge to add lace and embellishments as I didn't want to cover up any of the fabric. I used a free pattern from U-handbag.com.
It's pretty roomy too and I liked the fabric so much I made another bag from Lisa Lams The bag bible. This time a reverse able shopper. Bias binding is a dirty word around here now LOL. I made the central yoyo flower as a removable fastener.
Oh dear I'm becoming a hoarder of fabric now as well as paper, yikes what is it with us crafters.
And few piccies off a mini break to Wells-next-to-the-sea to bore you with.
As much as I like blue sky it's so much more interesting with some puffy clouds, don't you think!
Have a fabby day & Happy Crafting XX
what wonderful fabrics....and youve made some stunning bags out of them.Fab photo's too...thanks for sharing.Hope you have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteoh lustful! those bags are great. beautiful images ,wish I was going to the seaside not work.EE
ReplyDeleteYou are the bag lady with the mostest ! More stunning bags from you. Love your fabric choices and the beautiful designs you use I just want to know what you do with them, I dont see an etsy shop anywhere on your sidebar.
ReplyDeleteMarie
Stunning bags both of them, nothing wrong with being a bag lady when they turn out like this!! Great photos too and have a great weekend hopefully with some crafting in there somewhere!
ReplyDeleteI'm huge fan of puffy clouds Paula, adore your bags! Big hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteYour bags are gorgeous Paula! And so are the linens. I wish I could make something this beautiful... Hope you had a nice relaxing break. The piccies are lovely! xx
ReplyDeleteDear Paula
ReplyDeleteWhen do I get to move into your home?!!! I adore handbags of all shapes and sizes so to be able to create one from a pattern leaves me in awe of your sewing talents.
These are incredibly beautiful, I know I would buy them if I spied them in a shop.
Wishes
Lynne
P.S. Lovely photographs you've shared.
Paula, these bags are beautiful and the fabrics are oh so elegant! No wonder you are collecting fabrics! Great pictures and I also think that puffy white clouds add extra beauty to the sky! Enjoy the weekend!
ReplyDeletePaula your bags are gorgeous ! I would be proud to call myself bag lady if I could create master pieces like yours ! Wells is one of my favourite places and I agree, a few fluffy clouds make all the difference ! Sue C x
ReplyDeletewow Paula your bags are drop dead gorgeous my friend. Do you sell them? Loved the photographs of Wells, its a beautiful place to visit. Enjoy the weekend, Annette x
ReplyDeleteBoth are fabulous bags, thanks for sharing the beautiful photos too.
ReplyDeleteAnja
Gorgeous materials, love those bags.
ReplyDeleteYvonne x
Dear Paula,
ReplyDeletewhat beautiful bags, all, I love the rose fabrics you used , they are gorgeous.
And your photoes are so beautiful,too-yes the clouds makes it all look more allive, I think.
Hugs,Dorthe
Fabulous bags, you're very talented :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a talented lady you are Paula, fabulous purse and bags, gorgeous fabrics.
ReplyDeleteIs that Wells on the east coast?
Hugs Brenda xox
And i am your official purse/ bag fan. (:o)
ReplyDeleteYour fabrics are gorgeous and I love those bags!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures look so wonderfully peaceful! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Paula. Gorgeous bags. Looove the fabric you have used. Fab photos TFS.
ReplyDeleteRegards Florence x
Paula the bags are just 'must haves'. Lovely pictures too. I've never been there but it looks my kinda place.
ReplyDeleteWow, what stunning bags Paula! I love the clasp one in particular, and that fabric is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMaria x