what's been happening?

BAGS ~ This is the start of my Baseco bag...

 

 

A pretty pinky purply one with cute cats... all ready for the quilting bit.  I've made mine a little differently to the pattern by using larger pieces of the printed fabrics to show off the rather Italian cats :-)  This pattern has a little bit of everything... a spattering of lovely hand embroidery, some simple piecing and a bit of quilting ~ add some colour shading if you wish (you can use the lesson from my Under the Sea block 1 here)

 

If you'd like to know more, you can read about the 'Baseco Mahal Kita' Bag here on Dawn's blog.  AND Dawn is hosting a giveaway soon so check back to find out all about it...

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This is another bag that emerged from the skyscraper I talked about last week.  It needs handles, not sure what type yet... maybe some dark'ish leather'ish handles... maybe a couple of beads or something or other...

 

 

It was a simple process although I should have used a print for the lining... never mind!  next time I'll think ahead

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I finished these the other day

 

 

 

 

These little designs will be available as a free download next week ~ as soon as I do up the pattern

And if you don't have a nice piece of white linen... just use one of your nana's handkerchiefs  :-)  I think I'll pop these into four cute little frames....

 

  
Tomorrow I'm going somewhere to have fun... not sure what fun yet but when I know what it is I'll tell you all about it

I'm pretty sure it involves a sewing machine, a car, some food and wine and a log fire

 

Seeya when the secret's out...

Comments

[Carrie P.]

Oh, the little embroidery flowers are so sweet. Thanks for sharing. I am catching up with your blog. Lots of neat stuff going on down under.

[Nima]

Beautiful work and lovely bags...i have made something similar and a visitor to my blog directed me here to see your bag...lovely...

[Ina]

I'm addicted to embroidery right now SO I love the 4 florals!! Beautiful, beautiful work.

If the sewing machine is going with you, does that mean the 'funny little man' isn't?? ;0 Have fun!

[Martha B]

I love those four sweet little florals. So soft and springy.

[Ondrea]

Those floral stitcheries are so pretty and I love the bags you have made. I am looking forward to next week.

[chriss]

You have been keeping all that in the dark! I had been wondering what you were up to! Bags are terrific, would like to make htat Baseco one myself, maybe when back from my hols......and the embroideryis wonderful, I need a visit, also when I get back, take care

[Margaret]

Love the bags and the stitchery is so pretty..
Maggey

[Dawn H]

Cheryl your bag is going to look gorgeous, love the color shading... and those little stitcheries are so lovely....and framed they would look so sweet... Enjoy your getaway..
Hugs Dawn x x x

[Elyte]

You have been very busy and very creative. The results are gorgeous and you will have a bag for every occasion.

[Phyllis]

I'm not into bags yet, but give me time.

I can't wait to get those pretty freebies!!!

[Sara]

BOth of the bags are really nice. I especially like the Baseco bag because it includes your lovely embroidery.

Can't wait to see the sweet little flower designs - I'm in the mood to do embroidery.

[Jenny Howell]

I really love those little flower embroideries and the way you colour your stitchery patterns!

[sharon]

I really like the Baseco Bag - the larger blocks show off the print beautifully (even though I'm not usually a cat fabric fan!!) Just goes to show - It's how you use the fabric and pattern to compliment the design/fabric...The little stitcheries are delightful - my, you have been busy! It took me a day to stitch one butterfly and I still haven't completely finished!! Must stop trying to organise and just do!
Looking forward to hearing about the car, the food, the wine and all the fun they imply.....