First thing this morning I finished the written instructions for my Sizzix project, (November 1st folks, November 1st), and got everything wrapped up and mailed. I also sent off a piece of fabric that Mrs Snooks was searching for; paying forward the love from the fabric that Fiona sent me last week.
Back home and I finished off my Mouthy Stitches tote and keyring.
Now I don't know about any others who have used fusible fleece on their outers, but I had to make my lining/reversible side slightly larger to allow the fabric to fit over the thicker side if it is turned inside out. It looks a little baggy inside, when it's empty, but I am hoping my partner will want to fill it!
I did a little 'window' embroidery on the 'inside' panels, but I am swinging from love to hate and back again, I hope my partner sides with the love!
The Empire State keyring is one of Aneela's Little Stitches embroideries, which I thought was a perfect match for the Velocity cityscape print.
I love love love doing these tiny embroideries.
After that, I cut and pieced my Brit Bee block for Susan, but that my dears I shall save until tomorrow.
There was a bit more hexie basting at ballet, and now I am going to play catch up on my emails and blogs, and get all cosy in front of the TV with a cup of tea and a couple of chocolate digestives! I know how to celebrate!
I love that bag, and I am willing to mug whoever gets it if necessary
ReplyDeleteYou live life on the wild side! I really love your tote with its warm and cool sides. As for the Empire State enbroidery, sheer perfection. Now go on with you...have a third digestive.
ReplyDeleteHooray for productivity! And I recognise the background in that keyring picture ;-)
ReplyDeleteYour MS tote is perfect! I love the colour in the handles. Does the Empire State Building hint at where your tote is headed! Thanks again for the fabric.
ReplyDeleteThe tote is so cute! And. I love you little key ring.
ReplyDeleteWell done!!! I'm sure your partner is going to gasp with excitement over receiving that gorgeous tote and key ring!
ReplyDeleteGreat makes and that embroidery is inspired.
ReplyDeleteLove this tote and keyring Hadley! Excellent handstitching. Where do you get your lanyard clip hardware?
ReplyDeleteEeeek! I was all set for lots of written praise about that amazing tote, but then you distracted me with news of my star block.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bag! I was more distracted by the digestives....
ReplyDeleteNice bag and keyring. Your partner will love it. Di x
ReplyDeleteOh H, I love love LOVE that bag, especially the inside of the handle, I'm sorry, but I will be copying that fab idea!
ReplyDeleteTalk about living on the edge..why not have 3 digestives. Hehehe. Love the tote and key ring as usual beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteLove the finished tote and the wee fob, perfect!
ReplyDeleteStunning tote bag - why would you want to reverse it???
ReplyDeleteWow! I already LOVE the tote but now it is even more delectable with the accompanying key fob! Someone's going to be very, very lucky :)
ReplyDeleteThe bag is darling. Simply darling. Your partner will love it. Or will have people fighting to take it off her hands if she doesn't appreciate it enough. But she will. Because it's gorgeous. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the tote and the key fob it wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSuperbo :-) a nod to across the Pond p'haps?
ReplyDeleteTotally fab bag and key ring, I bet your partner will be over the moon
ReplyDeletethe tote and key ring are a hit! Really love them. But if the Empire State is it's destination, then I guess they are not for me. :-(
ReplyDeleteI really really really want this tote - say it will be so!
ReplyDeleteLove the tote! And the tiny embroidery looks fun!
ReplyDeleteStunning bag Had! Lucky partner! And the keyring is adorable - you must have the patience of Job! Jxo
ReplyDeleteLove it :-) The geese make me think of the fast forward symbol, which ties in well with a fabric called velocity don't you think! Love the fob too :-)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Am meant to be working, not blog-commenting, but couldn't resist leaving a comment on this one - great tote, and I particularly love that fob!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore the bag!!!
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