by toogie ( edited 05 Oct 2016 ) 05 Oct 2016

Hi Cuties, this is for my daughter. She brought me this foral/paisley material, to make her bag and I used the green & white fabric I had, for the lining and pulls.





I thought I would get back to sewing today, but my heart (and mind) were elsewhere. I forgot to put any inside pockets! Oh well, maybe I will be excused for any mistakes. (I also had forgot to put the D-Ring tabs before the zipper, however,I just had to rip an inch or so, for each tab............)




.......................Toogie


EDIT-I watched television for a while, then came back and ripped the lining open, so I could sew the inside pockets in. You probably knew, I couldn't leave it.
EDIT AGAIN-It's worse than I thought and none of you kind Cuties said a word! Look at the monogram in my file, (last photo). I put it on my card and took it to the machine.How did it embroider the R so far away?
It's too early for bed, but I think I'm going, so when I wake, maybe it will be a better day..................

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by airyfairy 08 Oct 2016

The "Bag Lady" has done it again. Another beautiful bag. How I wish I could have some lessons Toogie. Everything is perfect, even the lettering.

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toogie by toogie 10 Nov 2017

Oh Sarah you're too sweet. Thanks!

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by decojo 08 Oct 2016

Love it!

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toogie by toogie 10 Nov 2017

Thanks!

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by Abbygail 07 Oct 2016

Love what you have created !

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toogie by toogie 10 Nov 2017

Thanks Abbygail

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by sandralochran 07 Oct 2016

love it

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toogie by toogie 10 Nov 2017

Thanks

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by stella1 07 Oct 2016

Very nice beautiful bag loved it nice colour. Well done.

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toogie by toogie 10 Nov 2017

Thanks Stella1

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by worthy 06 Oct 2016

I am going to tell you what my sweet husband says to me..
'You are right everyone is going to notice and point fingers and say look at that mistake how could she carry or wear that like that?'

It is lovely and I can understand exactly what you are saying as I would do just what you did. Now, taking out the emb that is another story, I would have to talk myself into taking out emb and if had enough fab would make a new one and put it on.
From the lady who hates to take out emb on something that just cannot have a hole picked in it...;-)

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toogie by toogie 10 Nov 2017

I left it.thanks

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by sbott54 06 Oct 2016

You do such beautiful work. May I suggest leaving it and starting the next project? Like I follow my own advice. You are a great artist in whatever you create. Love seeing your items as you encourage me to sew. Love your contributions!

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toogie by toogie 10 Nov 2017

Oh you do make me blush...I did leave it as it was finished before I noticed. Thank you for being so nice to me.

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by lucy12345 06 Oct 2016

Bag looks very nice, well done!

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toogie by toogie 10 Nov 2017

Thank you

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by ethan 06 Oct 2016

Love it

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toogie by toogie 10 Nov 2017

Thanks

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by rachap 06 Oct 2016

This looks every bit as nice as"the famous maker" bags!!
The R is a little further away but not noticably and I don't think ripping it out would make that much of a difference--But, me being me, I would have to rip out the entire monogram and start over--might as well make a whole new bag!

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sbott54 by sbott54 06 Oct 2016

So I'm not the only one who isn't happy until it's perfect. Lol. No one but we sewers would notice it's off a hair. If you don't put it out they wouldn't notice. Trouble is we know. Eh? We are sisters in ripping.

rachap by rachap 06 Oct 2016

Right now i am ripping out the machine quilting on a quilt I am making for my sister. it was about half done and I just didn't like how it was looking--boy are there ever some tinystitches. good that I have a nice new sharp ripper!!

toogie by toogie 10 Nov 2017

Sorry so long in replying but thanks for all advice. She kept it just as is as I had already finished the bag when I noticed.

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by Barbaric 06 Oct 2016

love it

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toogie by toogie 10 Nov 2017

Thanks

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by basketkase 06 Oct 2016

Gorgeous, Toogie........

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

Thanks Vicki

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by Marie6 06 Oct 2016

Beautiful bag

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

Thank you

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by sonjapotgieter 06 Oct 2016

Such a Beautiful bag!!!!Well done...

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

Thank you Sonja

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by phathaw 06 Oct 2016

Fabulous bag! Well done! Can you tell me what pattern you used! Love the style of this one!

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

No pattern, just something I made up. Thanks

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by grannycottage 06 Oct 2016

Your bag is very beautiful. As always, it is a good job.

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

Thank you

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by bescal 06 Oct 2016

Toogie, your work is beautiful.

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

Thank you

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by pat2 06 Oct 2016

Don't be so hard on yourself. We"ve all been there, believe me. I think it's beautiful.

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

Thank you, I wouldn't mind if it were my own but I hate to do something like this for someone else.

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by ksgram1 06 Oct 2016

Toogie, the bag is breathtakingly beautiful! I wouldn't have noticed the R had you not mentioned it. Should your daughter not like it that way (fat chance of that) let me know. I love it! Praying that you will have a better day today. You didn't mention why your mind and heart were elsewhere; but our Heavenly Father knows. Keep trusting in him; and keep stitching. I know of only one perfect person to ever walk this earth. You are allowed to make a mistake. The encouraging thing is that you fixed what you could. Sending much love. ~ Marjorie

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

Thank you for your supporting words. I was just worn out yesterday.

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by mops Moderator 06 Oct 2016

Toogie, I love it, monogram and all.

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

You're too kind, mops and I thank you.

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by gwillmann 06 Oct 2016

I love your color choices. Beautiful purse.

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

Thank you!

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by joannmeyer 06 Oct 2016

What a great job you did! I love it and I'm sure your daughter will, too.

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

I hope so! Thanks

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by sewdoctor 06 Oct 2016

I think it is beautiful, we are always more critical of our work than anyone else ever would be....I had to go back and look for your problem with the monogram, I don't think anyone would notice if you didn't point it out. It is lovely!

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

I think I'll wait and see if she notices, although since she has learned to embroider, she will probably notice right away. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement .

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by genin 06 Oct 2016

What a beautiful bag!

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

Thank you!

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by bejoscha 06 Oct 2016

So Beautiful bag, excellent work on it....

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

Thank you very much !

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by maisiebo 06 Oct 2016

Toogie all your bags are beautiful I wouldn't know where to start this one is so pretty the colours are lovely together hope your feeling better today xxx

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

God is providing a great ' pick me up' today, the birth of my first great grandson! Thank you!- Toogie

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by jenne 06 Oct 2016

Love the zipper on the front, you did a beautiful job on these bags.

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

It has a zipper pocket on the front with a slip pocket directly behind. Then it has a zip pocket on back. Thanks-Toogie

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by asterixsew Moderator 06 Oct 2016

Toogie this is beautiful and the fabric is fantastic. I want one like it. How long do these bags take you to make please?

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

It depends on how many hours you have in a day!- lol- I sewed on this one a little at each time, so it took days. The one before this one ( the black and white) I cut out and made the same day, but I didn't have to cook, babysit or anything else that day

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by zoefzoef 06 Oct 2016

Toogie, what lovely fabric ! And again a beautifull bag!

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

Thank you!

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by carolpountney 06 Oct 2016

Toogie I think your bag is beautiful I can't see anything wrong with the R

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

Well, like the Cutie below said we think the S moved. I still can't understand how it moved, because I loaded it on my card, like the photo at the bottom.

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by vickiannette 06 Oct 2016

It's lovely despite the extra work involved. PS, I think it's the centre S which moved a little and not the R. Don't be worried, you will be the only one who can see it.

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

You know, I think you're right about the S. Oh well, it's done now.

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by katydid 05 Oct 2016

This is great!

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

Thanks Kay

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by graceandham 05 Oct 2016

Such a cute bag overall. My grandmother would say about the monogram - you'll never see it on a trotting horse!

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

I can understand that saying, although I've never heard it before. Thanks!

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by pennifold 05 Oct 2016

Wow! this is just gorgeous Toogie. I'm so sorry to read that you're having a bad day, but it won't last long because you are such a positive gal! I know your daughter will love this and I knew you'd go back and fix it, you're like me, I can't not finish something off. This is beautiful. Love Chris

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toogie by toogie 06 Oct 2016

You're too nice, Chris, but I do thank you.

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by rescuer Moderator 05 Oct 2016

Your bag making is always inspirational to me! You have a gift and i am glad you share it with us.

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toogie by toogie 05 Oct 2016

Thank you for being so kind.

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by lbrow 05 Oct 2016

Beautiful job Toogie/Lillian

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toogie by toogie 05 Oct 2016

Thank you Lillian.

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by crazystitcher 05 Oct 2016

Toogie, I'm sorry you've been having a sad day and my heart is with you, but you have done a truly amazing job of soldiering on through that sadness and if you can make something this beautiful on a "down day" I can't wait to see your next project - so start planning, - you are so clever and so industrious - you are an inspiration to us all.

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toogie by toogie 05 Oct 2016

I don't know what to say, except thank you. It's not often I'm at a loss for words.

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by noah 05 Oct 2016

Excellent job as always hugs

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toogie by toogie 05 Oct 2016

Thanks

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by dragonflyer 05 Oct 2016

Beautiful job, Toogie...

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toogie by toogie 05 Oct 2016

Thank you

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by pldc 05 Oct 2016

well it is very pretty regardless & no one but you will notice the things you forgot. ~hugs~

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toogie by toogie 05 Oct 2016

Thank you Loralye, you're so sweet.

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by kathymourie 05 Oct 2016

Love it.. You did a great job...

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toogie by toogie 05 Oct 2016

Thanks Kathy, I don't feel like I did but I'm in a sad mood, I guess.

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by michemb 05 Oct 2016

love these toogie, is this your pattern or can it be purchased some where?

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toogie by toogie 05 Oct 2016

Thanks Michelle, it's just something I made up.

craphael by craphael 06 Oct 2016

Your daughter is soooo lucky to have you for her mother!

toogie by toogie 10 Nov 2017

lol craphael, you think I should tell her,in case she doesn't realize?lol

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