I made a book bag for one of my favourite books.
I think I’ve shown you the book before - Doing What We Can by The Myrtles.
It’s a self penned book by seven Cornish textile/mixed media artist who are all friends. Each artist writing about how they came to be in Penzance, with fantastic photos of their homes, studio spaces and work
I made the bag with a piece of scrap fabric I had and some Suffolk Puffs to finish it off.
Don't look to close as my stitching is proper wonky. I'd never win a prize at the Embroiderers Guild for my sewing. The postcard I've attached to the front is of the work of Sue Dove, one of the Myrtle girls.
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That book bag is absolutely wonderful, it's so colourful I can't see any wonky stitching. I don't know about storing books in it, I'd happily carry that out to the pub! xxx
ReplyDeleteI love the bag and don't worry about stitching - if you enjoyed doing it and love using it - that's all that matters! xx Jo
ReplyDeleteWho cares about perfect stitching?? I sure don't! The bag is wonderful, love the brightly coloured fabric and the Suffolk puffs (great name for a band) are the perfect finishing touch.
ReplyDeleteHugs LLJ 7 xxx
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ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty bag Lynn....No one will be checking the stitching so don't worry.
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Annie x #11
I live my life in proper wonky mode, so your stitching is fab to me. And most others I’ve no doubt. What a great idea to make a book bag for a favourite book. The fabric looks really luxurious, and then how did you know it needed Suffolk puffs? and how did you know how many? you’re like Helen, she just seems to know.
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn, love the book bag. The book itself sounds most interesting. Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #4 X
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn, your book bag is gorgeous. Love the fabric - great colours and pattern - and the Suffolk puffs are a fab embellishment, as is the postcard. The Myrtles look like a wonderfully interesting group of women. Enjoy the rest of the week. Elizabeth x #26
ReplyDeleteHello - so nice to pop in and see you again after such a long break on my part. Love your book bag. Take care Zo xx 25
ReplyDeleteLynn you are so talented, I love the book bag. Sue Dove had her studio in my brother in laws yard at one time, they live near Penzance.
ReplyDeleteThat book bag is stunning! Happy WOYWW. Have a great week. Love & God Bless, Caro x (#18)
ReplyDeleteThat book bag is perfect for the contents Lynn. Have a happy crafty week. Sarah #2
ReplyDeleteyour bag looks fantastic, so bright and cheerful! Happy WOYWW Helen #3
ReplyDeleteWonky stitching? Surely nobody can see that, as there's so much wonderfulness going on in this bag. It's a work of art! The book itself looks really interesting as well! xxx
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful bag, perfect for its task. Perfection does not exist and should not worry anyone. Enjoy what you are doing, which is the most important thing. Have a good week. xxx Maggie (Silvercrafter) #5
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, loving the bag. Gorgeous fabric. Happy woyww, Angela x14x
ReplyDeleteI love wonky stitching it's my middle name (amongst other's...) Lovely way to hold that delightful book, it's given it a happy home to live in and so much more accessible. I'm sure it hangs pride of place now.
ReplyDeleteHappy WoywW Tracey #33
I love your wonky bag! It is so colorful and will be treasured I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteGlenda #9
Love your book bag Lynne. Please don't tell me you did all that embroidery on the front of it (with the dog) - that is absolutely brilliant!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Neet 1 xx
Absolutely gorgeous bag Lynne love it ... colours superb.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated WOYWW, Shaz in. Oz.x #16
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Love the bag! What a great way to truly 'capture' their story. Creative Blessings! Kelly #27
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