by pennifold 05 Mar 2019

Thanks to barbaric who sent me this tartan mesh back in November. I’ve finally had a chance to make the shopping bag out of it. It’s stilll stinking hot down-under, so I’m glad I got to make it. I’ve been flat out with other things during late Jan/Feb, so this was a bit of easy sewing. Love Chris

PS. Mums dog had a haircut and nails trimmed yesterday!!

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by mariagiannina 07 Mar 2019

Great bag Chris! I am looking forward to getting some tartan mesh if it's still available. Cute puppy too!
Mary C.

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by lidiad 06 Mar 2019

Love your bag, Chris! I like your mum's dog too :-)
Hugs, Lidia

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Mar 2019

Thanks so much Lidia, it's such a useful colour too as it doesn't show the dirt. Love Chris

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by shirley124 05 Mar 2019

That is a beautiful bag. Love the tartan mesh.

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Mar 2019

Thanks Shirley, I can't wait to see what Barbara comes up with in regard to where she gets it from. Love Chris

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by crafter2243 Moderator 05 Mar 2019

Ha, ha Chris. You should never post a picture of a cute animal when showing a project you have accomplished. Cuteness will always win. Fun aside. I love your bag as well

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Mar 2019

Thanks Miss Lily is a little sweetie, so full of life, just a pity she isn't trained. I live in hope that Mum will keep trying with her. Love Chris

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by 02kar Moderator 05 Mar 2019

This is a beautiful bag. And the fabric is a perfect match to the mesh. Use with pride. You deserve every compliment coming your way. Miss Lily is quite pleased with her spa day, I see.

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Mar 2019

Thanks so much Karen, I was chuffed when I found the closest colour to the mesh too. Love Chris

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by dailylaundry 05 Mar 2019

What a smart looking bag!!! The tartan plaid is so perfect! I don't think I have ever seen this type of material! Nice stitching!!! So, what is your Mum's dog's name? Hugs, Laura

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dailylaundry by dailylaundry 05 Mar 2019

Oh, I just saw - Miss Lily!!! Sweet!

pennifold by pennifold 05 Mar 2019

Thanks Laura. I’ve never seen it either. Love Chris

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by toogie 05 Mar 2019

Love the bag Chris! The solid is a perfect match to the plaid, and you did a swell job with sewing. Where does one find this mesh? Do fabric shops have it or a garden center?
Good luck to ' Mum' with her new dog.😀

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pennifold by pennifold 05 Mar 2019

I’m sure Barb found it in a local shop up in Queensland. If she sees your question I hope she will let us know. Love Chris

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by dragonflyer 05 Mar 2019

Great job, Chris...Love the Tartan Mesh!

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pennifold by pennifold 05 Mar 2019

Thanks Kim, I’ve never seen it before. Love Chris

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by lilylady 05 Mar 2019

I didn't know there was designed mesh. This looks great; I'm going to have to explore. Nice bag.

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pennifold by pennifold 05 Mar 2019

I'm with you Sandy, I'd never seen this type of mesh before. I've only ever used the black type. Love Chris

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by Barbaric 05 Mar 2019

The bag looks great and your dog is beautiful. love Barb

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pennifold by pennifold 05 Mar 2019

Thanks Barbara, and it's all thanks to you giving that piece of mesh. By the way the dog isn't mine it's my Mother's. Love Chris

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by antjemaus22 05 Mar 2019

Hi Chris, how hot is stinking hot?? If you got any left please send it to me!
I love the shape of your bag -,very well done.

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pennifold by pennifold 05 Mar 2019

Hi Antje, stinking hot is 36C - 42C (93F-108F) here at the moment. Whilst the USA and Europe are having one of their worst winters, Australia has had one of the hottest summers I can recall. I'm over it and can't wait for some cooler weather. Everyone is complaining about it. Thanks for commenting on the bag. Love Chris

antjemaus22 by antjemaus22 05 Mar 2019

Puuh that is hot, but I can remember 43C when we had been posted to Aden (Arabia). The first 2 weeks I could not eat only drink but then got "used" to it.
Poor you - love Antje

pennifold by pennifold 05 Mar 2019

I've lived in Newcastle for 34 years and still can't get used to it!!!!! Love Chris

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by marianb 05 Mar 2019

Love the tartan mesh.. Bet the dog feels a lot better after the cut.

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pennifold by pennifold 05 Mar 2019

Hi Marian, thanks for commenting on the bag. It took me a while to get a fabric to go with it, so I'm glad it's completed. And yes to Miss Lily (the dog), she's running around like a mad hatter. Mid you she's a nutter all the time! She is still only a puppy and not trained, so she doesn't come when she's called or sit unless you bark it at her. She's too interested in just chasing balls! I told Mum to get her to Puppy school, but she wouldn't do it - she didn't want to pay the fee! It's a pity because she definitely needs training. Love Chris

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