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20463Oh my gosh that is a cool bag !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Such talent !!!!
Flowers for all too . It's a long way down . LOL
6190I love your bag Chris :) I popped over and checked out the pattern I also intend on making one :)
10720Love your bag Chris! You did an awesome job on it! I have it bookmarked to try one day!
7588Would love to have a bag like this. Beautiful work Chris - the red combination is just perfect.
11528Great job, would love the pattern.. thanks for sharing.
by pennifold
14 Jan 2015
Thanks, all you have to do is click on the link I've given below the pictures of the bag and download everything you need to make the bag. Love chris
211I like this bag as well, thinking of making one too :)
I like you color choices :)
24276Such a Masterpiece! So vibrant! Don't think you will misplace that? You did a fantastic job. Beautiful.
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86901Chris, you don't need inspiration from me, you are a great seamstress. I am happy to see you tackle this, and it looks like you won! Great job! I made the largest size, which did you make here? You know you will have to make your girls some-lol -Toogie
by pennifold
14 Jan 2015
Hi Toogie, thanks for the compliment. I made the larger bag, but want one even bigger. So I'll have to enlarge the pattern for Dana. Love Chris
109045Lovely bag but why do you need split pins ?I use split pins to assemble teddy bear joints.Have you looked for buckram at Spotlight,its usually amongst the interfacings & one or two layers might be what you need for the bags bottom.
by toogie
13 Jan 2015
Maybe she means to put 'feet' on her bag, that's what she is calling split pins. I'm not sure.
by pennifold
14 Jan 2015
That's right Toogie - they are known as split pins, bag feet, large brads, bag bases, bottom studs, etc. etc. etc. I want them to poke through the bottom so the fabric doesn't get dirty. You have to put them in before you put the lining in - it's a bit fiddly, but worth the extra effort.
Thanks Judy for the information about the buckram too. Love Chris
by killiecrankie
15 Jan 2015
I've seen them on bags that you buy from shops but I didn't know that you could buy them.I suppose they would be put on ,in a similar manner to magnetic clasps used to close bags.
by pennifold
15 Jan 2015
I bought some today that have a little base that snaps on once inserted into the fabric. I've also ordered a few packets from a Queensland store, which I think are similar. Love Chris
25212Wow you are a clever girl. Bit to complicated looking for me. I make simple ones hehehe,, But on a serious note, i use the For Sale sign as a base. Make a sleeve and slide it in Whalla. Love your colors, But when you make me one would like a soft green floral :))))) ps love you too!!!
by pennifold
13 Jan 2015
Ha ha ha! funny girl! It was a tad complicated, but fun! As I said Dana is pleading with me to make her one! Good idea about the sleeve over the For Sale signage! Love Chris
42046Nicely done and love your reds. I've always heard the metal "stops" called feet.
by pennifold
13 Jan 2015
Thanks Grace, I have found some and have ordered them! Should arrive early next week. Love Chris
66528Sure can Chris. It's a marvelous job. Is this going to be my Valentine from you? Just kidding dear, but it is beautiful. You do inspire me, but I'm busy working on Christmas gifts to give this year/Lillian
by pennifold
13 Jan 2015
Thanks Lillian, I'm working on Christmas ladies luncheon gifts already too! Love Chris
145789Beautiful Chris. I am amazed with the different Items you all make. I don't have the imagination.
2980129723love it, you did a great job and so practical
hugs Michelle
by pennifold
13 Jan 2015
That's what I like about projects like this Michelle, you can actually follow the directions really easily and then use them. Love Chris
6445157801We could call this bag "A Touch of Toogie". I don't think this will be your last one. I'm thinking of having a go at one .
by pennifold
13 Jan 2015
You're right Bev, I'm going to make one for Dana! (our elder daughter). She starts full time teaching on the last week of January when school returns here in Australia. She has been a 3 day a week worker for the past 11 years. Someone is going on maternity leave and they are having another spot open too. It might only be for this year, we will have to wait and see. Love Chris
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261161This is Gorgeous, Chris! Well done..you should be proud...there are plastic purse bottoms available...I have put a link for one below, but there are others...they are quite substantial and work extremely well...one of my sewing machine dealers sells them, too...so I have used them in the past...
by pennifold
13 Jan 2015
Thanks for that information Kim. It's sad that I'd have to pay a fortune due to exchange rates and postage though! Love Chris
313961Excellent job Chris your all ready for Valentines Month .hugs
36042965926wow what a great Bag Chris! You did a terrific job on it. ~hugs~
299557Very nice Chris, and I understand that you are taking orders? :)
Seriously, it's very pretty. Toogie inspired many of us.
by pennifold
13 Jan 2015
Thanks Jerrilyn, yes, I love lots of Toogie's projects and of course many other women on here too! Love Chris
158553This is lovely. You matched the materials very well. I just love it. Hugs Lynn
51302Wow! You should be very happy with this bag. It is obvious that you put a lot of time and attention into making it. Thanks for sharing! I am sure that you will have just as much enjoyment using it too!
by pennifold
13 Jan 2015
Thanks Nancy, yes, I am. Dana desperately wants me to make her one in Blues, Aquas, White and Greens!!!! Love Chris
4475I want! Can't get any better than that. Beautiful. Great job.
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5461711566Very eye catching Chris. Looks amazing.... Well done. I myself LOVE making bags! Trouble is give them all away and dont keep one for myself! Good on you xx
by pennifold
13 Jan 2015
Thanks Jewls, (Aunty again!!!) I found this bag great fun, once I had everything in place. Still want the bases for the bottom so that the bag can sit properly and some hard plastic for inside the bag. Love Chris
by jrob
13 Jan 2015
If you can find template material it can be cut into any shape you want. Works great!
1223Wow! Love this bag, it's happy-coloured and elegant, so well made.
You are a very talented lady.
Hugs, Lidia
78092Well done Chris it's lovely.. my one I started last October is still in pieces, I managed to pick-up Plastic canvas sheets at Spotlight they were among the craft stuff not in bag notions.. Marian
by pennifold
edited 13 Jan 2015
Thanks Marian, I want to go to Spotlight tomorrow morning. I've got Ophelie and Delphi for the day, so might go there after swimming is over. I'll try and get some plastic and see if they have the bases for the bags. Love Chris
45917Fabulous bag. Great use of the coordinating fabrics.
140716What an incredible job you have done on the bag. When are you going into business?
by pennifold
13 Jan 2015
Ha ha ha! Sarah, I've just commented on elemausi's post that Dana has already requested me make her one - but bigger!!!! Love Chris
253107wow this bag looks fantastic, well done Chris
2357923579I made this bag after seeing one of Toogies, I enjoyed it so much that I made another with different pockets to carry my Kindle and rail cards etc and a removable shoulder strap for when I'm travelling. I love your colours, I used plastic canvas for the bottom, its much cheaper than the proper stuff.
by pennifold
13 Jan 2015
Thanks for that hint Rosa I'll look out for some of the plastic canvas. I would want one bigger than this one though, I need a big bag. Love Chris
2958Oooh, this is a beautiful bag Chris, much work but a great result.
by pennifold
13 Jan 2015
Thanks so much, and yes, you are right, a lot of work! I've just posted it on FB and my daughter has requested one, but bigger! I'll have to think about it! Love Chris
by pamhayes
13 Jan 2015
I use the plastic kitchen cutting sheets or place mats for my bag bottoms. dosent matter what colour or print they are as you don't see them
Only a few $$$$ in the cheap shops
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