Friday, October 11, 2013

A bag & a {giveaway}!

I am super excited to be sharing this finished bag with you all today!!

It was over a month ago when I got lucky & noticed Amanda Jeans request on IG for people to test out her new scrap happy purse pattern. I jumped at the chance & was thrilled when I received it & looked it over. It looked like the perfect bag pattern I'd been in search of!!!
One of the things I did different is use low volume strips I had already cut & leftover from my string quilt (which is still a wip). They are a bit wider than the called for ones but I think it still turned out fabulous! I also cut my batting the length of both pieces & that way I could easily quilt it as if it were one big piece. Really this bag went together so quickly I was almost shocked!
{in progress}
 
 
{meet my fabulous new bag in all her glory!!!}
 
 
{pockets in the lining & my tag plus a fun sewing tag for added charm.}








 
{I used so many of my favorite low volume prints in here!}

 
 
{magnetic snap closure is perfect for keeping your bag from gaping open.}


I also chose the option of using premade leather bag handles instead of making my own. This was an interesting experience & if you peek inside they are far from perfect, but I'm happy with how it turned out either way. I also have to thank Kristi  of the lovely Schnitzel & Boo for helping a girl out & sending me these gorgeous red handles!!! They are so perfect!



 
And Now for the EXCITING news!!!!!
Amanda has kindly offered a PDF pattern for me to give away to one of readers!
(If you cant wait & just HAVE to have the pattern right now, you can find it here.)
 
1. Just leave a comment on this post letting me know what you think of the bag!
 
2.Become a follower for a second chance! or let me know if you already are.
 
 
I'll pick the winner next wed. Oct. 16.
Good luck & happy sewing! xKaren
 
 
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21 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 11, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Super cute tote and I love the red handles!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 11, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Now following by email.

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  3. leanneOctober 11, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    love your bag - the fabrics are just perfect and love the pop of blue from the lining - the red handles are cute too !

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  4. leanneOctober 11, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    and I just became a follower - thought I already was !!

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  5. audreyOctober 11, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    This bag is darling! I love the handles. So fun!

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  6. audreyOctober 11, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    And of course I'm a follower. :)

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  7. Amy DeCesareOctober 11, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Such a super bag, and those cherry red handles really set off the pretty prints.

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  8. Amy DeCesareOctober 11, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    And I'm following you now.

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  9. Erin @ Why Not Sew? QuiltsOctober 11, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    You did such a great job! It's so pretty, Karen!

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  10. Erin @ Why Not Sew? QuiltsOctober 11, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    I already follow you :)

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  11. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]October 12, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    It's beautiful!!! Love the handles :)

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  12. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]October 12, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    I'm a new follower via bloglovin :)

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  13. ShirleyOctober 12, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Love this pattern and the handles are perfect!

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  14. ShirleyOctober 12, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Already follow you on Bloglovin'.

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  15. mommaOctober 12, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    I love the functional basket shape, looking forward to making one of these. Your low volume version is beautiful.

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  16. SueOctober 12, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    I love your low volume version of this pattern and the handles add just the right amount of "zip"! I would love to have this pattern.

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  17. SueOctober 12, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    I am a long time follower.

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  18. LynneOctober 12, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    Oh you did a great job on this! I love the low-volume look... and the red handles made me gasp!
    Always a follower...
    Lynne

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  19. AnonymousOctober 13, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    I love how your bag turned out!! And the red handles are so perfect!! Thanks for the giveaway!

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    1. AnonymousOctober 13, 2013 at 11:19 AM

      Sorry I forgot to add my email address is jenjebs@gmail.com

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  20. ClaudiaDecember 11, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Very cute bag. Have to add this to the list of things to make for my granddaughter.

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