tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post8048077607903440047..comments2023-04-16T02:49:26.129-05:00Comments on today's agenda: Va bene! Va molto bene!!Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-84145122329946053922013-06-23T07:52:47.390-05:002013-06-23T07:52:47.390-05:00Hehehe - that's another term I learned from El...Hehehe - that's another term I learned from Elizabeth Hartman, in her quilting class on Craftsy! I think it's cute too, and it describes exactly what it is!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-39868842516926695612013-06-23T07:52:01.668-05:002013-06-23T07:52:01.668-05:00I agree! I always feel like I could probably figu...I agree! I always feel like I could probably figure a lot of this stuff out, but I'm not one to re-invent the wheel. If someone has taken the time and energy to do it already, I'll happily shell out!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-19688936224855504182013-06-22T10:50:11.837-05:002013-06-22T10:50:11.837-05:00Tempted :)
I haven't heard "fussy-cut&quo...Tempted :)<br />I haven't heard "fussy-cut" before - I like that!Truly Myrtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11546389402524629209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-21083454225497959132013-06-21T18:28:01.774-05:002013-06-21T18:28:01.774-05:00I reckon when I make a bag I'll use this, I lo...I reckon when I make a bag I'll use this, I love nice clear instructions and anyone who takes the time to put them together deserves my money. This looks great! :)Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719917783641156738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-77700149532967597072013-06-21T16:49:54.753-05:002013-06-21T16:49:54.753-05:00Thank you, Stef! I'm so happy you are using t...Thank you, Stef! I'm so happy you are using the bag and like it. That style and size is my favorite now for knitting bags - I always have one (or two) next to my chair!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-56631868125577549512013-06-21T16:49:08.387-05:002013-06-21T16:49:08.387-05:00Oooh, maybe we'll see a fancy one made from Li...Oooh, maybe we'll see a fancy one made from Liberty scraps? That would be lovely!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-12725838510387219492013-06-21T16:48:21.743-05:002013-06-21T16:48:21.743-05:00Thank you, Ivy! I'm pretty proud of the job I...Thank you, Ivy! I'm pretty proud of the job I did, and all the tricks were learned from the pattern!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-55199704668284232992013-06-21T12:50:45.337-05:002013-06-21T12:50:45.337-05:00What a cute wrist wallet! As always, you pick fant...What a cute wrist wallet! As always, you pick fantastic fabric and sew wonderfully, Gail! I used your project bag all of WWKIP week for my Giants Infinity. It was such the perfect size and weight.Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-56401737650145413922013-06-21T01:13:45.770-05:002013-06-21T01:13:45.770-05:00Thank you for reminding me that I bought this patt...Thank you for reminding me that I bought this pattern at the beginning of the year. Hope mine turn out as lovely as yours. Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204727428025001321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-69750075865737737372013-06-20T19:16:32.713-05:002013-06-20T19:16:32.713-05:00You are making covered zipper ends like a pro! I ...You are making covered zipper ends like a pro! I really like the themed fabric you used, it makes the bag look really trendy. Beautiful work as always!Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11334868491094133451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-60030484049741381392013-06-20T13:39:28.059-05:002013-06-20T13:39:28.059-05:00Hehehe - me too! I think part of it was that I as...Hehehe - me too! I think part of it was that I assumed the seam allowances would be 1/4" because the designer is a quilter. But they were all 1/2" and that takes off a lot!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-23656543849020575722013-06-20T13:38:31.331-05:002013-06-20T13:38:31.331-05:00I really love this line of fabrics - I'll be s...I really love this line of fabrics - I'll be sad when I use it all up!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-78590727999580514002013-06-20T13:38:10.199-05:002013-06-20T13:38:10.199-05:00Or pencil cases! I don't know about your kids...Or pencil cases! I don't know about your kids, but my nieces love those!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-82153801508203703452013-06-20T13:13:59.796-05:002013-06-20T13:13:59.796-05:00adorable bag! if i can't use up all my leftove...adorable bag! if i can't use up all my leftover fabrics for kid clothes, i'll have to resort to tiny bag making!lisa g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09891757600316953288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-4385919560565941082013-06-20T11:42:48.607-05:002013-06-20T11:42:48.607-05:00How cute! I am definitely tempted now.
That linin...How cute! I am definitely tempted now.<br /><br />That lining is super cute. Definitely brings Italy to the mind.Melizza Makeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535548992762009971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-91269556611762532972013-06-20T11:31:36.513-05:002013-06-20T11:31:36.513-05:00I haven't seen that pattern, but it looks grea...I haven't seen that pattern, but it looks great. I'm tempted! <br /><br />I'm glad I'm not the only one who has difficulty judging what the finished size will be. They invariably come out smaller than I think they're going to!Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12854866475645268162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-51798819133635680272013-06-20T10:46:57.401-05:002013-06-20T10:46:57.401-05:00I saw that on your post this morning! Thank you! ...I saw that on your post this morning! Thank you! And congrats to you!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-75756449246114690212013-06-20T10:46:32.622-05:002013-06-20T10:46:32.622-05:00Oh wow - I went over to yours and you have a LOT o...Oh wow - I went over to yours and you have a LOT of nice stuff!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-78771559177589096322013-06-20T10:46:07.659-05:002013-06-20T10:46:07.659-05:00Then this might be the bag pattern for you! She r...Then this might be the bag pattern for you! She recommends using denim or heavy canvas instead of interfacing - you sew it on around the edges. Of course, I prefer to fuse when I can :-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-58349827936938898662013-06-20T10:27:26.132-05:002013-06-20T10:27:26.132-05:00I'm tempted by the promise of good instruction...I'm tempted by the promise of good instructions, and I also really need to make at least a few little bags like this. I just have a real aversion to bag making! I think it stems from too much time spent with yucky fusible interfacings.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215054696445481229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-63087072262279816162013-06-20T07:49:46.762-05:002013-06-20T07:49:46.762-05:00Gail! I just nominated you for a Wordpress Family ...Gail! I just nominated you for a Wordpress Family Award as a big thank you for your endless inspiration and HELP!! You can see what I wrote here for more info and if you want to take part in the process... http://fromthepurlside.wordpress.com/2013/06/20/and-the-award-goes-to-me. Thanks for making blogland so fun! ;-)Lindahttp://fromthepurlside.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-66303113757352121202013-06-20T07:43:00.514-05:002013-06-20T07:43:00.514-05:00I loved this pattern! I bought it last year in tim...I loved this pattern! I bought it last year in time for Christmas presents and ABSOLUTELY LOVED her instructions and the finished product! I also used it to make school pencil cases for my new high-schooler this year (http://cheekychacha.wordpress.com/2013/01/13/year-7-essentials/). The only zippered pouch pattern I now use. Yours looks beautiful, by the way.Cha-Chahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10979381981125777502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-59730761135899616562013-06-20T07:15:31.196-05:002013-06-20T07:15:31.196-05:00Oh cool! I think you will like it a lot. Each st...Oh cool! I think you will like it a lot. Each step is clearly illustrated with photographs so I found it very easy to follow. It seemed like a lot of information at first (20 pages) but that's because each step is broken down. I think Elizabeth is a fantastic teacher - I really enjoyed both of her Craftsy classes.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-30984578602534079692013-06-20T07:10:22.484-05:002013-06-20T07:10:22.484-05:00Oh, I'm tempted alright! I do love little zipp...Oh, I'm tempted alright! I do love little zippered bags, they are great for so many things.<br />I do have a sewing machine and a willingness to learn so I am going to give this a try. Thanks Gail.Tracey ~ Cloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11575854515384481573noreply@blogger.com