I've acquired some more jeans to recycle, they are supposed to be for a rag rug, but I couldn't resist doing something more interesting! The bag is my own design, made in the 230mm x 300mm hoop, but I have added the decorative design from the Urban Threads Folk Art set.

Looks lovely. Outstanding recycling.
Luckily we can recycle knitting yarn - not that I need it with my stash, but when shove comes to push there are those outdated jumpers :)

This is gorgeous, as are all you up-cycle projects!

Fantastic Sue and so inventive

looks so well done!! Very practical - can be worn with jeans or for dress up !!Beautiful!

Love that bag and the bird design!
Hugs, Lidia

Pretty bag Sue!!

it looks very good,well done! :-))

Really cute bags!! I throw my balled up old thread outside and it doesn't take long to see it in a lot of my birdies homes .

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by spendlove 10 Aug 2015

I must try that!

by seamssewcreative 10 Aug 2015

My grand-daughter just told me that when she brushed the winter hair out of her dog she left it in a corner on her lawn. Later she saw bird nests in the bushes that were cozily lined with that hair! This is not sewing related but went with the bird nest theme. I, too, leave very small pieces of fabric and thread in one corner of my yard each spring. It seems to disappear!! :-)

I love your recycled bag. Hugs

Love your up cycle really sharp looking with the design you chose.

Like you up cycling style, the design sets it off.

It looks fabulous Sue, well done. Love Chris

good job, this is really pretty Sue! ~hugs~

Extremely nice job Sue /Lillian

Very nice, Sue. I'm an upcycler,too, from way back!

Such a Gorgeous bag...Well done!!!

Great bag love the shape and the birds

Great bag!

Love it great sew out hugs

Nice job!

I like the shape of this bag and the way the bottom of the flap curves a little. Nicely done!

Just gorgeous!!!

This purse you've made looks lovely &really enjoy both the upcycling as well as the bird design on it. Wondered where this design might be found. Thanks for sharing your work. :~D

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by robinbird 09 Aug 2015

Okay just noticed the design info. :~D