Hi All,
It's been awhile, eh? I didn't really close things off neatly here as I'd kept hoping to start up again. Well, that hasn't happened, but Linda, Zaza's Momma-in-waiting, has fired up a new blog site and she and Grace are sewing up a storm.
And even more exciting - Rick and Linda, Zaza's Parents-in-waiting, have topped the waitlist and their file is now being sent to the region in Colombia where Zaza is waiting! They should have a referral, with name and photo, in 30-60 days! Stay in touch with the process at Zaza's Adoption Blog.
And finally, I never reported how much we raised in total: $6869.61! Not bad for sewing together a bunch of scraps? I'm still using my bag daily ... are you?
Thank you all again for your support and we look forward to seeing you over at the new site:
Showing posts with label adoption. Show all posts
Showing posts with label adoption. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Sleepy Head Me
I have some sort of exhaustion cooties or something right now and last night I couldn't achieve a vertical state long enough to announce this week's Bag Biddies. But here I am now! Wakey wakey, eggs and breaky!
Thank you again (we can't say it enough) for your continued support in this adventure to adopt a Colombian orphan.
Another bag will be posted tomorrow (Wed) morning.
- Swallowdale -- Kristin -- $35
- Through Every Season -- J.A. -- $25
- The Cricket in Times Square -- Kinneyland -- $32
Thank you again (we can't say it enough) for your continued support in this adventure to adopt a Colombian orphan.
Another bag will be posted tomorrow (Wed) morning.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Linda's Been a Busy Girl
Linda's caught the sewing bug! In other news, her son caught a different kind of bug.
Linda's bags for this week are:
Please make sure to check back and contact me if you're the highest bidder.
Linda's bags for this week are:
- Swallowdale
- Through Every Season
- The Cricket in Times Square
Please make sure to check back and contact me if you're the highest bidder.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Silver Stuff
Boca in Bend - you're the highest bidder on Anne of Avonlea.
Please email BagsforZaza@gmail.com within 1 week to arrange payment and postage/pickup. Thanks so much for your support. All proceeds from this fundraiser go towards Zaza's adoption.
And now if you'll humour me, here's a conversation I recently had with my 12 year old soon-to-be-adopted son...
William: Mom, when did you put that silver stuff in your hair?
Mom: What silver stuff?
William: You know, when did you dye all those hairs silver?
Mom: Right. Well, you see, I couldn't decide between the latest crazes in hair styles, so I thought I'd do something original and dye a few (hundred) individual strands of hair silver. And while I was on a role, I had them crimped, too -- you know, just so they'd be all wiry and fashionable looking.
... at least he called them "silver" and not "gray".
Please email BagsforZaza@gmail.com within 1 week to arrange payment and postage/pickup. Thanks so much for your support. All proceeds from this fundraiser go towards Zaza's adoption.
And now if you'll humour me, here's a conversation I recently had with my 12 year old soon-to-be-adopted son...
William: Mom, when did you put that silver stuff in your hair?
Mom: What silver stuff?
William: You know, when did you dye all those hairs silver?
Mom: Right. Well, you see, I couldn't decide between the latest crazes in hair styles, so I thought I'd do something original and dye a few (hundred) individual strands of hair silver. And while I was on a role, I had them crimped, too -- you know, just so they'd be all wiry and fashionable looking.
... at least he called them "silver" and not "gray".
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Anne of Avonlea
Anne of Avonlea was created by Linda and is located in Phoenix, AZ.
Click on any picture for a larger view.
Click on any picture for a larger view.
Bid on this bag by leaving your name and a bid in the comments section. Bidding starts at $30 and increases by whole $s please. Highest bidder at 8pm on Monday, July 6th gets the BAG! Postage extra.
Anne of Avonlea is a collection of bits and pieces for that shabby chic look and feel. If it was pink, yellow, green or blue and in my scrap bag, it's on this purse! I love denim mixed with the light colors for that vintage appearance.
The flap is fashioned in a quilt pattern and I'll explain them left to right, top to bottom. A scrap of a Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt stitched by my grandmother or her mother, lime green chenille fabric from Becca, hand sewn embroidered pink flowers and raised "ribbon" from a tea towel, denim, machine embroidered flowers and cut work from a second hand table cloth, denim, cream canvas looking cotton with hot pink roses, buttery yellow and cream striped denim, and again, more machine embroidered yellow flowers form the table cloth, lighter denim and (the grand finale) and hand embroidered pink dogwood flowers from a table cloth that my mother made almost 50 years ago. (Way to go, Mom!)
The front flap is decorated with pale yellow chenille rick-rack, white lace with pearls, green and white striped satin ribbon and hot pink and white gingham ribbon. There are also vintage buttons in baby blue and light green, as well as a newer heart shaped pink button. The front flap is lined with denim.
Under the flap is an edge from mom's table cloth with more of the dainty yellow lace edging. Cute blue and green button mark the line in the center of the two pockets.
The sides and bottom of the bag are two shades of denim. The cell pocket is trimmed with the corner from mother's tablecloth with handmade dainty yellow lace.
The faded denim on the bag is from a pair of Jill's old Calvin Klein jeans. It is quite soft from years of styling. Thanks, Jilly.
The back matches the quilt pattern on the front and the only addition to the fabrics are two squares from a chenille bedspread (my fave). The quilted part makes up two pockets, with one quite narrow one for pens or reading glasses. The divide is accented by the pink rose button.
Inside Anne of Avonlea is mostly denim, but the pocket front is a vase full of mom's hand stitched pink dogwood flowers. The pocket is trimmed with pink and white gingham ribbon and a light pink and tiny yellow antique buttons.
The strap is knotless and measures 52", the perfect length to sling across one shoulder for hands-free garage sailing. It is made of denim, the yellow striped denim, the chenille bedspread, Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt and the canvas "looking" cotton with hot pink flowers.
All the denim fabric makes this a sturdy little bag! It measures 12" long, 9" tall and 3" deep. I love the look of this bag and some day I will decorate an entire room like this. Enjoy!
Monday, June 29, 2009
JayP is this week's Bag Biddie
JayP, please email BagsforZaza@gmail.com within 1 week to arrange payment and postage/pickup.
Thanks so much for your support. All proceeds from this fundraiser go toward Zaza's adoption.
Check back tomorrow morning for another bag!
Thanks so much for your support. All proceeds from this fundraiser go toward Zaza's adoption.
Check back tomorrow morning for another bag!It's like we're on a roll or something...
Monday, June 22, 2009
Mia's Story
Mia's Story was created by Linda and is located in Phoenix, AZ.
Click on any picture for a larger view.
Bid on this bag by leaving your name and a bid in the comments section. Bidding starts at $30 and increases by whole $s please. Highest bidder at 8pm on Monday, June 29th gets the BAG! Postage extra.
Mia’s Story is a bag with a surprise, just like Mia’s Story. This bag is not the typical BFZ size. It measures 11.5” long, 9.5” tall and 2.75” wide. A smaller, cozier version of our large carrier bags. The straps, however, are longer than usual, measuring 49” the way they are tied in the photos. It can be shortened or lengthened by changing the knot.
This collection of fabrics has a rich history, just like Mia’s Story. My friend, Regan, came over and was picking out fabrics for her bag while my mother was standing nearby wearing black pants with orange, red, pink and yellow flowers embroidered across the bottom of the legs. She asked if my mom was almost finished wearing those pants. :o) So the pants were donated to BFZ several days later.
Regan also bought a child’s sized Asian top with little men embroidered on it at a second hand store and brought it to me for her bag. Her bag was finished without the little men included. They are inside Mia’s Story as pockets with their original frog closure from the little shirt. (That was the surprise, in case you were wondering.) There are two little orange buttons anchoring the top of those pockets.
The pockets under the flap are made of an embroidered placemat that I picked up at a second hand shop. It is covered in tiny blanket stitches that are so adorable.
Also on the straps are vintage pieces of a quilt called Grandmother’s Flower Garden made of 2” hexagon scraps. This was a remnant from my great grandmother’s stitching shop. It includes four different fabrics in greens, yellows and soft oranges.
The sturdy orange fabric makes up the sides, side of the flap and the straps of Mia’s Story. It is a rich woven decorator fabric with several shades of beautiful oranges.
Pockets include: cell pocket, two on the back of the bag, two under the flap and two inside for lots of storage.
The flap and outside pockets are adorned with black satin ribbon with tiny white polka-dots.
Happy Bidding! And Thank YOU for helping bring Zaza home!Friday, June 19, 2009
Most Marvelous Miriam
Tonight's Bag Biddie is Miriam! Thanks so much Miriam ... again. We know where to find you.
All proceeds from this fundraiser go towards Zaza's adoption.
P.S. I was looking at a baby name website and for the first time thought to look up Zaza. It means movement. Neato, eh? It's not even her real name, but it speaks to the journey that's ahead for this little girl.
P.P.S. Why was I looking at a baby name website? Because our own adoption is actually moving along and although we're not changing our children's names, we're adding an extra middle name.
G'night.
All proceeds from this fundraiser go towards Zaza's adoption.
P.S. I was looking at a baby name website and for the first time thought to look up Zaza. It means movement. Neato, eh? It's not even her real name, but it speaks to the journey that's ahead for this little girl.
P.P.S. Why was I looking at a baby name website? Because our own adoption is actually moving along and although we're not changing our children's names, we're adding an extra middle name.
G'night.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Where are the Bags?
Where are the Bags? Where are the Bags you ask? Well, I'm not sure I like that tone ... but I know Linda is probably somewhere with her feet up, sipping virgin Margarita's. And of course, I'm just lazing around with a mud mask on my face and cucumbers on my eyes. Oh, wait - you mean those bags?
Linda was very keen and got all her sewing done before the weekend and sent me the pictures and everything. I started a bag, but at the spur of the moment dropped everything and drove over four hours to be with my Momma on Mother's Day. Therefore, I didn't sew. However, I did help get a load of fire wood. And I also managed to cut my lip, chip my tooth, and eat some dirt while on a little stroll through the forest. But all so worth it to hang out with my Momma.
So, here's Linda's bag and I'm back to the drawing board ... er ... cutting mat.
Linda was very keen and got all her sewing done before the weekend and sent me the pictures and everything. I started a bag, but at the spur of the moment dropped everything and drove over four hours to be with my Momma on Mother's Day. Therefore, I didn't sew. However, I did help get a load of fire wood. And I also managed to cut my lip, chip my tooth, and eat some dirt while on a little stroll through the forest. But all so worth it to hang out with my Momma.
So, here's Linda's bag and I'm back to the drawing board ... er ... cutting mat.
- Elvis Takes a Back Seat
About the Bags ~ FAQs ~ How to Bid
Here's some pictures of me not sewing:
Friday, May 8, 2009
Caught Up
Ooops - where has the time gone? I went to a meeting at my boy's school last night and then I got caught up in sewing my next bag and totally forgot that the bidding war had ended.
This week's lucky Bag Biddy is:
I'm thinking we'll be back on Monday with new bags. That's what I'm thinking.
Happy Friday!
This week's lucky Bag Biddy is:
- Images of the Past -- A.C. -- $41
I'm thinking we'll be back on Monday with new bags. That's what I'm thinking.
Happy Friday!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Images of the Past
Bid on this bag by leaving your name and a bid in the comments section. Or you can leave regular ol' chatty comments, too! Bidding starts at $30 and increases by whole $s please. Highest bidder at 8pm (pdt/mst) on Thursday, May 7th gets the BAG! Postage extra. All proceeds go towards Zaza's adoption.
About the Bags ~ FAQs ~ How to Bid
Images of the Past was created by Linda and is located in Phoenix, AZ.
Click on any picture for a larger view.
Images of the Past is a spunky little handbag with an Oriental flair. The fabrics for this bag were all remnants from a diaper bag I made not long ago. I've been itching to get at them for a BFZ.
The shiny Chinese red fabric is adorned with dragons and other oriental designs. The front pocket on the bag is made of a gold fabric with round oriental motifs and the black fabric has colorful peacocks on it. The trim on the pocket is gold silky braid with dangling clear beads.
The bottom of the bag feels like velvet, but upon microscopically close inspection, it is a corduroy. It is very soft and luscious. It is trimmed with a gold braid that has two lines of black velvet running through it.
The handles are black painted bamboo and are attached with two straps of the red shiny material.
The inside is entirely constructed of a silky gold fabric with a variety of oriental designs of flowers and coins.
The bag is lined with a thin batting so the purse has some form and cush to it.
The bag measures 12.5" across, 10.5" tall and 2.75" wide. The handles are 7.5" x 4.5".
Happy bidding on Images of the Past.
Images of the Past is a spunky little handbag with an Oriental flair. The fabrics for this bag were all remnants from a diaper bag I made not long ago. I've been itching to get at them for a BFZ.The shiny Chinese red fabric is adorned with dragons and other oriental designs. The front pocket on the bag is made of a gold fabric with round oriental motifs and the black fabric has colorful peacocks on it. The trim on the pocket is gold silky braid with dangling clear beads.
The bottom of the bag feels like velvet, but upon microscopically close inspection, it is a corduroy. It is very soft and luscious. It is trimmed with a gold braid that has two lines of black velvet running through it.
The handles are black painted bamboo and are attached with two straps of the red shiny material.
The inside is entirely constructed of a silky gold fabric with a variety of oriental designs of flowers and coins.
The bag is lined with a thin batting so the purse has some form and cush to it.
The bag measures 12.5" across, 10.5" tall and 2.75" wide. The handles are 7.5" x 4.5".
Happy bidding on Images of the Past.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Deux Nouveaux Sacs
Deux nouveaux sacs sont disponibles pour que vous achetiez.
(If that's messed up, blame the online translator)
(If that's messed up, blame the online translator)
- Man in White
- A Tangled Web
Monday, April 27, 2009
It Is Well With My Soul
Hey All! Gosh it feels good to be well again. Thank you all for your patience. If I haven't answered emails or mailed packages or something ... please email me because I got a bit behind with being so under the weather, but I'm alive again (and hopefully immune to that new piggy flu) and I don't mind being double-reminded about things I've missed.
This week's Bag Biddies are:
In case you hadn't noticed, I think I've gone back to the old format, more or less. It gives y'all a bit more time to bid. And I have two new messenger bags ready to go up tomorrow morning. Feedback on what we're doing is always welcome.
Thanks so much for your support. And thank you again LaVonna for your extra special contribution! All proceeds from this fundraiser go towards Zaza's adoption.
This week's Bag Biddies are:
- With Endless Sight -- Heather in Michigan -- $35
- Words from a Fearless Heart -- J.A. -- $31
- Mom ... and loving it! -- A.C. -- $30
In case you hadn't noticed, I think I've gone back to the old format, more or less. It gives y'all a bit more time to bid. And I have two new messenger bags ready to go up tomorrow morning. Feedback on what we're doing is always welcome.
Thanks so much for your support. And thank you again LaVonna for your extra special contribution! All proceeds from this fundraiser go towards Zaza's adoption.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
We're Back!
This week's bags are from our Arizona crew.
Bidding is now open on:
Bidding is now open on:
- With Endless Sight
- Words from a Fearless Heart
- Mom ... and loving it!
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Wacky Wednesday
Here's how it works. Posted below are 6 items: Two light weight tote bags + Four pairs of Lovely Spring Glovies.
Each item is $20 and this includes postage to Canada or the U.S!
It's first come, first serve -- so don't hesitate.
If you would like to buy one of these items, simply leave a comment on that post indicating that you want it and your name (i.e. something like, "Mine. Jennie C.").
And then email BagsForZaza@gmail.com to arrange payment and shipping. That's it!
What are Lovely Spring Glovies? They are cute little crocheted fingerless gloves ... "glovelettes" if you will. They provide a little bit of extra warmth, without the full coverage of mittens or gloves. They can also be a fashion statement and look great with long or short sleeves. We've recently received two HUGE donations of yarn, so we thought we'd try something new. I've been wearing my glovies for a couple years now and they made a brief appearance on BFZ in a post last November.
Each item is $20 and this includes postage to Canada or the U.S!
It's first come, first serve -- so don't hesitate.
If you would like to buy one of these items, simply leave a comment on that post indicating that you want it and your name (i.e. something like, "Mine. Jennie C.").
And then email BagsForZaza@gmail.com to arrange payment and shipping. That's it!
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What are Lovely Spring Glovies? They are cute little crocheted fingerless gloves ... "glovelettes" if you will. They provide a little bit of extra warmth, without the full coverage of mittens or gloves. They can also be a fashion statement and look great with long or short sleeves. We've recently received two HUGE donations of yarn, so we thought we'd try something new. I've been wearing my glovies for a couple years now and they made a brief appearance on BFZ in a post last November.
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All proceeds go towards Zaza's adoption!
We've raised approximately $5700 so far!
We've raised approximately $5700 so far!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Almanzo
Bid on this bag by leaving your name and a bid in the comments section. Or please the regular ol' chatty kind of comments, too! Bidding starts at $25 and increases by whole $s please. Highest bidder at NOON (PDT/MST) on Friday , March 27th gets the BAG! Postage extra. All proceeds go towards Zaza's adoption.
This bag isn't named after the book - it's named after the character in the book. Almanzo was a man's man, but also someone the ladies could swoon over. And this is a uni-sex bag, so I needed a name that appealed to all.
The flap features my version of the 3Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle! Just like Almanzo, the pioneer, did!
Thank you Cyrus and Ali for a fantastic modeling job!
Almanzo is my standard messenger bag, except the strap is extra long (52"_ and it's also knotless. If you'd like it shortened, let me know. I work in a mall that also has a university satellite campus; the kids seem to wear their bags super long.
The bag has two back pockets, one side pocket (with ziggy stitching), and two inside pockets -- plus a little inside pen pocket.
Sturdy blue denim from Mystery Pete.
Black faux suede (flap) from Melanie G.
Black and white plaid (straps and pocket lining) from a thrift store.
Blue Cotton (lining) from Leah R.
Scraps from Nancy B, Kera B, and Leah R.
P.S. And here's what's up at my house! So proud of my boy ... patiently sewing the emblem on his super hero cape! If the boy wants a cape - he must learn to sew!
He's currently into designing super hero costumes. He has a list of about 18 different heroes that he can switch into, based on the costume materials at hand!
P.P.S. Bathing suit shopping went alright. Ruching is good stuff! It covers all sorts of flaws - not that I have any - oh no :). But how come there isn't one bathing suit with everything right? If it finally provides good coverage on the backside, then there are decollette issues! I had to do some modifications, but now I'm finally ready for some splishin' and some splashin'!
P.P.P.S. That's all, you can bid now.
About the Bags ~ FAQs ~ How to Bid
Almanzo was created by Jennie C. and is located in Abbotsford, BC.
Click on any picture for a larger view.
This bag isn't named after the book - it's named after the character in the book. Almanzo was a man's man, but also someone the ladies could swoon over. And this is a uni-sex bag, so I needed a name that appealed to all.The flap features my version of the 3Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle! Just like Almanzo, the pioneer, did!
Thank you Cyrus and Ali for a fantastic modeling job!
Almanzo is my standard messenger bag, except the strap is extra long (52"_ and it's also knotless. If you'd like it shortened, let me know. I work in a mall that also has a university satellite campus; the kids seem to wear their bags super long.The bag has two back pockets, one side pocket (with ziggy stitching), and two inside pockets -- plus a little inside pen pocket.
Sturdy blue denim from Mystery Pete.Black faux suede (flap) from Melanie G.
Black and white plaid (straps and pocket lining) from a thrift store.
Blue Cotton (lining) from Leah R.
Scraps from Nancy B, Kera B, and Leah R.
P.S. And here's what's up at my house! So proud of my boy ... patiently sewing the emblem on his super hero cape! If the boy wants a cape - he must learn to sew!He's currently into designing super hero costumes. He has a list of about 18 different heroes that he can switch into, based on the costume materials at hand!
P.P.S. Bathing suit shopping went alright. Ruching is good stuff! It covers all sorts of flaws - not that I have any - oh no :). But how come there isn't one bathing suit with everything right? If it finally provides good coverage on the backside, then there are decollette issues! I had to do some modifications, but now I'm finally ready for some splishin' and some splashin'!
P.P.P.S. That's all, you can bid now.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Full Circle
How do you like our new format? Any questions or comments?
Bid on this beautiful Creation of Grace's by leaving your name and a bid in the comments section. Bidding starts at $30 and increases by whole $s please. Highest bidder at 9am (PDT/MST) on Wednesday morning, March 18th gets the BAG! Postage extra. All proceeds go towards Zaza's adoption.
Full Circle is made from a wonderful Italian tapestry fabric, a blend of material with wool and viscose being the majority. The tapestry is a thick material and so I made a tote bag so there wouldn’t be so many seams to try and join. The colors are golds, beiges and greens.
I made the front top and the front of the straps in a beautiful beige circle design – another of the over $100/yard fabric samples. It is viscose and silk with a raised nap in the circles. I had a small piece of braid that matched perfectly and so I trimmed the back and front of the bag with it for some pizazz!
The sides and back of the straps are a beige faux suede remnant.
Inside I used mostly Waverly fabric in green check which is a heavy cotton.
There are five pockets made of a black and beige sample piece and topped in beige with black and white polka dots.
This tote snaps shut with a single magnetic closure.
The straps measure 29 ½ inches. The bag is 12 x 13 x 3 ½.
Most of the fabrics were donated by my friend, Cheryl ---Thank you so much!!!
Bid on this beautiful Creation of Grace's by leaving your name and a bid in the comments section. Bidding starts at $30 and increases by whole $s please. Highest bidder at 9am (PDT/MST) on Wednesday morning, March 18th gets the BAG! Postage extra. All proceeds go towards Zaza's adoption.
About the Bags ~ FAQs ~ How to Bid
Full Circle was created by Grace and is located in Phoenix, AZ.
Click on any picture for a larger view.
Full Circle is made from a wonderful Italian tapestry fabric, a blend of material with wool and viscose being the majority. The tapestry is a thick material and so I made a tote bag so there wouldn’t be so many seams to try and join. The colors are golds, beiges and greens.
I made the front top and the front of the straps in a beautiful beige circle design – another of the over $100/yard fabric samples. It is viscose and silk with a raised nap in the circles. I had a small piece of braid that matched perfectly and so I trimmed the back and front of the bag with it for some pizazz!
The sides and back of the straps are a beige faux suede remnant.
Inside I used mostly Waverly fabric in green check which is a heavy cotton.There are five pockets made of a black and beige sample piece and topped in beige with black and white polka dots.
This tote snaps shut with a single magnetic closure.
The straps measure 29 ½ inches. The bag is 12 x 13 x 3 ½.
Most of the fabrics were donated by my friend, Cheryl ---Thank you so much!!!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Alice the Fairy
Pay attention people. We're changing things up. This bag is available for bidding for 3 DAYS ONLY! All proceeds go towards Zaza's adoption. And we're starting the bidding at $30.
Bid on this bag by leaving your name and a bid in the comments section. Bidding starts at $30 and increases by whole $s please. Highest bidder at 9am (PDT/MST) on Saturday morning, March 14th gets the BAG! Postage extra.
This bag is fresh out of the oven. I madly sewed it from start to finish last night after work.
I'll get more pictures up as soon as I have the chance [I had the chance]. I'm sneaking this post up while sitting in a workshop for my job. Shhh.
I'm just a tad in love with my recycled recycle bags. It's a great message. It's funky and cheeky (just like Alice the Fairy, a darling little book that is somewhere in my house and is currently refusing to be found [I found it!]).
It has two back pockets, one small side pocket, and two inside pockets. It's a bit smaller than the other bags - about 11" x 10" x 3.5". Still a very roomy purse.
The lengthy 51" strap can be shortened by tying the knot differently.
Sturdy Brown Denim - Mystery Pete donation.
Light Purple (mauve?) Corduroy (flap) - upholstery sample donated by Melanie G.
Wool Scraps (arrows) - an abandoned high-school project, my Great Aunty Del's closet, Kera B's donation.
Light Purple (mauve?) Plaid (lining) - Kera B's donation.
I thought we needed a better picture of the back of the bag, as well as proof that I really do have this book. So, my daughter fixed my hair up and took the picture of me reading on the front step.
The updated photos above were taken by my talented li'l sis, the Informal Matriarch. They're still kinda driving me nuts. The purple on the flap and inside the bag isn't coming out right. I would describe it as a lilac or mauve, definitely less blue than the pics show (on my PC).
Bid on this bag by leaving your name and a bid in the comments section. Bidding starts at $30 and increases by whole $s please. Highest bidder at 9am (PDT/MST) on Saturday morning, March 14th gets the BAG! Postage extra.
About the Bags ~ FAQs ~ How to Bid
Alice the Fairy was created by Jennie C. and is located in Abbotsford, BC.
Click on any picture for a larger view.
*** New photos added Wed evening ... and Thurs evening. ***
*** New photos added Wed evening ... and Thurs evening. ***
This bag is fresh out of the oven. I madly sewed it from start to finish last night after work.I'll get more pictures up as soon as I have the chance [I had the chance]. I'm sneaking this post up while sitting in a workshop for my job. Shhh.
I'm just a tad in love with my recycled recycle bags. It's a great message. It's funky and cheeky (just like Alice the Fairy, a darling little book that is somewhere in my house and is currently refusing to be found [I found it!]).
It has two back pockets, one small side pocket, and two inside pockets. It's a bit smaller than the other bags - about 11" x 10" x 3.5". Still a very roomy purse.The lengthy 51" strap can be shortened by tying the knot differently.
Sturdy Brown Denim - Mystery Pete donation.Light Purple (mauve?) Corduroy (flap) - upholstery sample donated by Melanie G.
Wool Scraps (arrows) - an abandoned high-school project, my Great Aunty Del's closet, Kera B's donation.
Light Purple (mauve?) Plaid (lining) - Kera B's donation.
I thought we needed a better picture of the back of the bag, as well as proof that I really do have this book. So, my daughter fixed my hair up and took the picture of me reading on the front step.
The updated photos above were taken by my talented li'l sis, the Informal Matriarch. They're still kinda driving me nuts. The purple on the flap and inside the bag isn't coming out right. I would describe it as a lilac or mauve, definitely less blue than the pics show (on my PC).
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