Progress on my chicken handbag. This is my second go around and here's what I've found...if I get tired, I stop. The instructions are fine, but it's a little complicated...so if it doesn't make sense the first time I read it, I stop and go back to it later. I have had NO screw-ups this time (had to rip a couple of times my first go around. So here she is:
I love it! I think I want to put leather handles on it, fortunately there's a big Quilt/Sew/Craft show this weekend, so I'll see what I find there.
Here's the pattern, like I said, it's pretty well written:
Here's the first one I made:
And check out my sister's blog...she made one too! www.runninghen.blogspot.com
Thanks for stopping by!
It looks great! Bags intimidate me- they are so complicated! But yours makes me want to try one.
ReplyDeleteSlow and steady, that's the key...and take a break when things don't make sense. As I said, this is the second time around for me on this pattern, and that helps! Give it a try, first one might not be perfect (heck, they may never be perfect) but they will be unique!
DeleteWow, those do look complicated, but your first one looks fantastic and I simply love the whimsical chickens on the one you are working on now, way to go!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shanna...slow and steady is the key!
DeleteWhat fun fabrics for your chicken handbag!
ReplyDeleteKaren, totally found that by accident...it was in the home dec department of a local store. But that's great, because it's a bit heavier and should hold up better! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeletegreat bag in the works. I am making overnight/shave bags and I used 2 different tutorials.. sometimes we have to step away and come back to it.then the light bulb clicks.
ReplyDeleteDo you blog? Would love to see what you do! :)
DeleteThanks all for the comments...something about handbags/chickens call to me! :) The trick for me, as I said, is to take it slow...thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteI'm learning that lesson at the moment too! Things turn out better if I don't keep pushing through when I'm frustrated or confused or tired. Sometimes it's easier to say than do though, a new kind of discipline :) Leather handles will look great on your bag, hope you find some at the show! The chickens are great :)
ReplyDeleteLove those chickens! How fun it will be to get the handles on it so you can use it. From your sis @ RunningHen.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteLove your bags! Can't wait to see this one done! I just made my first tote and they are really not too bad to put together! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lindsey...I'm on the hunt for leather straps...we'll see what I find at craft fair this weekend!
DeleteLove the bags! I have so many bag patterns but not this one. Very well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Brenda!
DeleteLove the bags!! And that sexy rooster fabric is adorable!!!1
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