GONNA USE IT UP, GONNA WEAR IT OUT....
Thanks to all who have entered my giveaways, it's been great fun and I've enjoyed it very much! There were a lot of entries for the stripey bag, so much so that I did a draw for two totes in the end. So many congrats to:
CARO and LYNNE
Hope you get joy and good use out of them, you lovely gals!
I'm also waving to Debbie Clarke, who has entered and commented on my posts - thanks for reading my nonsense and joining in!
So when I picked Lynne's name out in second place, I though about what fabric I'd choose for her - no contest really......
Out came some of the Oriental stash - Lynne's is foreground, mine is behind.
Finding a lining wasn't straightforward but this denim blue picked out some of the tones, I had to be very creative with how I cut it however, it just managed to get there!
The bit where you pull the outer through a gap in the inner always seems to be backward and you're never quite sure it's going to turn out ok but.....
It usually does! ( I say usually cos there have been times when I've got to this point and realised the pocket is on upside down!!) I like the golden dragons romping all over the place and enjoyed making this so much, I thought I'd make a bag for me.
The frayed edge selvedge seemed too nice to trim off so I made it into a pocket top and before you know it, a couple of hours had whizzed by and.....
I love this fabric, it reminds me of Persian tiles - I shall enjoy using this once I've wrestled it back off Betty....she's a minx....
Isn't Happy Mail a treat? I was fortunate enough to have two loads this week:
Two jigsaws from Margaret (Glitter & Glue) which came just in time as I'd completed all the recently bought ones - thank you lovely gal!! And a gorgeous doggy Fat Quarter and some artery forceps (!!!!!) from Annie (Wipso). She had read how much I detest stuffing small tubes etc when sewing and knew that these were perfect for the job. You're so kind Annie, I never thought that forceps would become an integral part of my crafting but they will become essential kit! G, however, is starting to look a bit worried, lolol....... ;-)
Thoughtful gifts from thoughtful friends, it made this LLJ very happy indeed xxxxxxx
Hope you have a really lovely week!
39 comments:
both totes are absolutely gorgeous and Caro and Lynne will love them - that oriental fabric is to die for! Hope you enjoy your jigsaws; and find the forceps useful. Have a fab week Helen # ?
Hi Jan
Welll done to the winners and thanks for the wave, I’ve been quietly reading your blog for a long time just not brave enough to comment, your posts are interesting and fun and I’d love to be as talented as you are x
Morning Jan. That bag is great - but I have to say, Betty is getting a bit above herself these days, isn't she! Hope you get your own bag back... Thought the two jiggies might keep you happily occupied for a couple of hours. Forceps scissors... look out G!
Take care dear girl. Stay safe. God bless.
Margaret #4
Beautiful bags and lovely fabric. Well done to the winners. Forceps scissors I have some of these and never knew what they are for - inherited from someone or another. When you look in my crafters bag it is a cross between cosmetic/beauty items and sort of stationery. Things like shaving form, make up pads well you know the rest. Ani
Congratulations to the winners and what a gorgeous bag for an Asian fan. Saying that I love yours and that trim on the pocket is just perfect it really lifts it.
Lovely thoughtful friends with wonderful gifts - those jigsaws are quite a feature these days on WOYWW. Wish I had the patience that you all have but I buy jigsaws and never get around to doing them. My 84 year old friend loves them so most find their way to her, sorry.
That Betty is a bit of a minx isn't she? Mind you she does look good with that bag slung over her shoulder.
Hugs, have a lovely week again, Neet 5 xxx
Hi Jan, Lovely bags.
Enjoy the puzzles. The forceps will be just the thing for your stuffing projects:) The fabric is lovely.
Happy WOYWW
Sue
Absolutely perfect bags Jan - you are whizz with fabric. BUt that Betty needs a holiday - are you sure she wouldn't like to come and live at my house!! lol I love her - and have often thought of having a "Betty". You will find the forceps really useful - I couldn't manage without mine - so good for getting a good hold and pulling things out and perfect for stuffing too!! xxx Jo
aww you are SO kind. Thank you so much for my beautiful win xxx I think i may make a couple of bracelets and do a draw too . The totes are stunning - congratulations to the winners. Have a great week . Soojay #11
Two terrific totes! Love the fabric you have used!
Stay safe!
Susan #12
Aw, great bags, what luxurious fabrics they look. Your prize jewellery folds have been just as lovely too. Dont like the look of artery forceps, I must say...think I’m on G’s side! I’ve had happy card mail from you that is currently unopened - thanks! All these lovely friends sending you stuff. I could rummage around and find something to send if you’d like?? Catch up with you tomoz, off out to Tracey and MUM today!
Hi Jan!
You have done an amazing job with those bags! Both fabric is lovely!
Yes the Jo I was talking about was Jozart and I will give her your regards! We talk quite often!
Lots of love and hugs to you
Cardarian
You have made 2 women very happy with the gorgeous bags you have created. The fabrics are lovely and you always find the perfect fabric as an accent. It must be the week of gifts ..... we are so lucky to have woyww in this crazy time. Stay safe as you create and do the odd puzzle.
Sandra de @10
Oh my goodness - forceps?! What an absolutely genius idea! I can see many crafters finding them useful for such things. I adore the partnering of the fabrics on the dragon bag - I would never have thought to put those patterns together but the contrast is delightful! Thank you for your kind words about my Dad - nothing covid related thankfully, more vascular issues which should have been straight forward... but... you know what he's like?! Have a lovely week, Lisa-Jane #15
WOW WOW WOW, I loooove those fabrics!! Congratulations to Caro and Lynne - you are really lucky to get so beautiful things 🤗 - Thanks for your sweet words comment on my blog. Hugs!!!
I am looking forward to see what more you are up to with the fabrics. I am exc
Thank you so much for sharing!
Happy WOYWW
Mariane #20
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Hi Jan, loving the bags and how lucky Caro and Lynne are to get such gorgeous gifts and how kind you are to do this. Wishing you a lovely creative week and a happy woyww, Angela x20x
Oh Jan what gorgeous fabrics you've made those bags out of...you really do have an eye for putting colours together beautifully. Glad the forceps arrived safely...have a good play with them cos I'm sure you will end up wondering how you even managed without them.
Hugs,
Annie x #13
Fab totes and glad you made one for yourself-I am forever giving mine away! Lucky winners and I am sure they will cherish their new bags. Catriona
Oh was a super tote bag, love how you matched the blue dotty fabric to the dragons. Singing the song from the title now too. And what great happy mail as well. Super week for you. Thanks for the visit BJ#23
Hi Jan! I absolutely love everything you make. I love seeing all the cool fabric. Both bags came out beautiful. I like the puzzles you received. I have two that I didn't get to. I was doing them more at the beginning of the pandemic and it was terrible to see how much they had increased the prices for puzzles once we went into lock-down. Might have to stock up on a few when they go on sale in case we go back into full lock-down again. Stay well, my friend.
Belinda #31
Glad you liked my 'art gallery'. That dragon fabric is gorgeous.
Congrats to Caro and Lynne for winning your gorgeous totes!
Great happy mail! Love the dog quarter!
The forceps are great for doing counted cross stitch, too!
Have a great week and thanks for popping by!
Carol N #29
Hi Jan, congrats to Caro & Lynn on the gorgeous tote bags, and yours as well - all are beautiful. I had to laugh at the forceps - I also have a few surgical implements donated by Mr M from his days as an offshore paramedic- they do come in very handy! Lucky you receiving such lovely gifts in the mail. I have really enjoyed my little shopping spree over the last couple of weeks. I shall make sure I have a bottle of sherry and a bottle of gin in my potting shed. I only tried gin for the first time about 2 weeks ago - I bought a bottle of pink gin that was on offer ... oh dear, I can see me being tipsy among the tulips rather than tiptoe among the tulips! Have a lovely week, Heather xx #16
Thanks for the visit..Oh the 2 will love your totes. I am swooning over the Oriental pieces. I just ordered scrap oriental papers. The colors are unique.
Have a great weekend and Happy WOYWW kind of day.
Thank you so much! My bag arrived today and it is gorgeous! Perfect for swimming things or beach trips. I love it. The gorgeous dragon material in Lynnes bag is stunning as well. Happy WOYWW. Take care and stay safe. With love & God Bless, Caro xxx (#17)
Lovely, lovely gifts - both given and received, Jan! I love the bags you have made, and the Oriental fabric is a dream. I love the decorative stitching too. All great stuff! Thank you for your visit and your kind words! So glad you like the knitting. If it wasn't for Julia and her UFO challenge, I doubt the green cardigan would have seen the light of day before doomsday, and after 25 years I am thrilled that it is now in my wardrobe waiting for winter so I can wear it, rather than stuffed in a box in my studio.
Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi x #7
Surprise! Tis me...
Happy WOYWW Day my lovely.
Lovely stitching as always - I've actually broken out my sewing machine and made a couple of masks, but mostly for running repairs on Miss B's jeans where she wears them through... sigh.
Congrats to the lucky winners!
Oh Jan you are so kind what a fabulous way of sharing some crafty love with fellow Woyww(ers) lucky ladies, they will be used with proudness for sure. I really need to use up much more of my fabric's i'm trying my very best at the moment. Jigsaws have kept my Mother occupied during those long days, great idea to pass them on when completed. Enjoy putting them together, I know you will.
Take care & stay safe Tracey #8 xx
Ooh, I’m so excited! It was due to arrive today but the post is slow. Many, many thanks Jan! You sew so beautifully and know I love Far Eastern themes!
Have a great week, all xxx
Lynne
hahaha Jan I smirked that your hubs was nervous seeing your newest tool... Love those bags they look fabulous, I cannot even imaging how heart breaking that would be to get all the way done and find the pocket wrong. (you can tell I only collect fabric not sew it right?) :) ~Stacy #31
Congratulations to Caro and Lynne. Such generosity Jan and I am glad you made a tote for yourself too. Enjoy the jigsaws. Stay safe and happy WOYWW. Sarah #2
Happy Belated WOYWW. Both of those bags are gorgeous! When I eventually get myself a sewing machine again, making bags will be the first thing I do, especially now I can decorate them using my Cricut. Lots of fantastic happy post too. Enjoy using those forceps! Ali x #18
I didn't know the word 'forceps' and when I looked up the translation, it came to 'a tool to help deliver babies'... really? WAhaaa.... and it fits, 'cause you deliver the most beautiful babies (totes) LOVE that fabric, both! Thanks for visiting me earlier and your nice compliments about my 'new hair'... hope the sun started shining in Wales today. Big hug from Holland, Marit #26
Awesome tote bags. I would have never combined the denim polka dots with that Asian dragon fabric and it looks GREAT together! Have a fabulous week! Dorlene #33
Your bags are just beautiful and I am sure those lucky ladies will be very happy. How lovely to receive gifts from friends, x Angela #38
Lovely fabrics Jan. Your post made me smile and gave me a little lift - thank you. Anne x 25 ( I think) :-)
Hi Jan! The dragon bag is gorgeous! Wow! And the one you made for yourself is also beautiful. You have such an eye for putting fabrics together! Thanks for your earlier visit, have a great week! Lindart #34
Oh, I'm always being the last to comment. Sorry! Your bags are so gorgeous, the Ladies would be proud to use them. Congrats to the winners of the Give Aways. Keep on sewing and stay well.
Eva from Austria
ooh lovely totes and I did laugh at the idea of an upside down pocket, exactly what I would have done-several times knowing me! some fabulous post too
kyla
My bag is wonderful, thanks so much Jan 💕💕💕. Glad you made yourself a bag. I must come and watch you bagging out one day. Have a great week everyone! Love Lynne
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