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Thursday, 14 July 2011

Flowers and pouches but not flowery pouches

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!


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10 comments:

  1. Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits14 July 2011 at 11:49

    You are just so funny! I think you did a great job on the pouches!
    xx, shell

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  2. Anonymous14 July 2011 at 13:57

    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 ;)

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  3. Joysze14 July 2011 at 19:35

    Those are supremely cute, Wendy. :D

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  4. Sandra :)14 July 2011 at 23:58

    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!

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  5. Sandra :)15 July 2011 at 00:01

    P.S. Where's my damn stapler????!





























    J/K ... HA!!!

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  6. Allie15 July 2011 at 07:31

    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?

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  7. Nancy Lee17 July 2011 at 01:59

    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!

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  8. Katy20 July 2011 at 15:24

    These are lovely! I really like the bike fabric :)

    Katy
    x

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  9. SewHappyGeek23 July 2011 at 12:57

    I featured your link today on SewHappyGeek!

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  10. Cuckoo25 August 2011 at 14:51

    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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