One of the best things about blogging is making new friends. You've probably guessed through my many references to them that I have been befriended by the lovely Sandra and Nancy. The lovely ladies first offered to send me some clear vinyl when I first wanted some (I still haven't used it, but I still know what I'm going to do with it!!) and since them keep inundating me with fabric and lovely handmade items. I decided it was time to repay the favour.
Nope, I didn't send them this pouch. I just thought I'd show it to you! I bought some mini charm squares - 2.5" I think - in purple and black and this is the first thing I used them for. A bit of a mistake meant a strip of gingham at the bottom of the pouch!
Topped off with a perfectly imperfect zip.
And lined with gingham. No, what I did send Nancy was some Tilda and Cath Kidston fabrics.
And poor young Sandra got this crappy pouch!
OK, it's not that crappy. It's not like I sent her the weirdly proportioned pink monstrosity, but I did make the same mistake as with the black and white one and had to add some spots to the bottom.
And I completely failed to iron it smooth, despite blasting it with the steam. And no, she didn't get that stapler.
This zip isn't bad, I was quite pleased with it!
And I thought I might as well chuck in some crocheted flowers. Enjoy ladies!
10 comments:
You are just so funny! I think you did a great job on the pouches!
xx, shell
Hi Wendy! Oh, you're the most talented young lady! I love your little pouches and how sweet to send them to your blogging friends. I, too, have met the most wonderful friends here in Blogland! :)
You're a little hoot and I love that. I'm a bit of a hoot myself! I do hope you'll pop back in to see me sometimes.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Those are supremely cute, Wendy. :D
I love my bag - your zipper was better than mine!! - and I love my crochetedededed flowers and I think you're a DOLL! I didn't know what Nancy got because she was only home for a quick second when she picked up the parcel and brought me my goodies, then she was back to the cottage! I know how much she loves Cath Kidston and Tilda fabrics so I'm certain she loved her goodies too - I'm still trying to imagine going to a cottage for 2 weeks without a sewing machine and computer. She's stronger (aka less addicted!) than I am, that's for sure, LOL!
P.S. Where's my damn stapler????!
J/K ... HA!!!
Well girl I think your "mistake" was inspired - I love the bit of gingham at the bottom! Love even more the polka dots on Sandra's. You're too hard on yourself by far! I think they're gorgeous. Your flowers are lovely, aren't crocheted flowers fun to do?
I LOVE the present. It was the best present ever. I also blogged about it being the best present ever! You are also the best bloggy friend ever.
Hugs!
These are lovely! I really like the bike fabric :)
Katy
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I featured your link today on SewHappyGeek!
I always repeat my mistakes too. Annoying hey? However in this case your mistakes somewhat added to the stylish design.
xxx
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