Monday 17 March 2008

Blossom and Bloom



Just had to show you my weekends handiwork. Yesterday I finished my first ever bag - now know what a gusset is! It all went together very nicely and I'm very pleased with it. The pattern is Blossom and Bloom from Cinderberry Stitches. I loved the fabrics that Natalie used in her sample and mine is the same except for a slightly different pink floral. Encouraged by the success of this first effort, I think this bag will be the first in a long line. Here you can see the stitchery on the other side.





It's been unusually hot here the last few days. Molly and I went to the beach yesterday. She had a lovely time swimming in the waves and running around with all the other dogs. Here she is recovering from all the exertion and drying off in the sun at home.



Olly was lying close by under a chair, keeping her company, and looking cute as usual.



Thank you to Stina who has joined my Pay it Forward Challenge. There is still room for two more if anyone else is interested. See my last post for the details.

I got a nice surprise yesterday when Catherine from Quilt Obsession left a message to say I had won a prize in her Inklingo giveaway. Inklingo is completely new to me so I'm very keen to try it out. Thank you Catherine.

Well, I guess I'd better go and do my school preparation for tomorrow. Should have started earlier but blogging seemed a more attractive proposition! Tomorrow is our Easter assembly - I have four little girls, including niece Tali, singing a quartet.

15 comments:

  1. Lovely bag Christine. They are great to make, you can finish them in a day!! Cathy

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  2. Christine your bag is gorgeous! I love Natalies pattern and im so glad this has inspired you!! How adorable are those animals???
    Hugs xxx

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  3. Your bag turned out so great! And no one would ever guess it is your first! Well done!!!

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  4. The bag is very beautiful, I love of the Cindenberry Stitches. Be happy with Molly, my dog died one month ago and it's very hard be without him. Kisses Christine

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  5. What a delightful spring looking bag!

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  6. Your Purse is darling, don't you just love Cinderberry designs.

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  7. You did a fantastic job with your first bag, very sweet for spring.
    The puppy looks worn out for sure.

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  8. What a lovely little bag. Perfect for spring in those pretty pastel colors. Well done!

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  9. that bag is lovely and to confess, I'm still thinking about your pay-it forward

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  10. Oh, the bag is so beautiful! I love the blue on the bottom. And the Cinderberry Stitches are perfect.
    thanks for sharing,
    lyn

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  11. Hello Christine! Your bag is lovely and especially love the stitchery - i think my cat Tiger is a twin to yours ! Caz xxx

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  12. Christine just love the bag....and as for the kids, well what can you say....

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  13. LOVE the bag Christine!! Bags are just so easy huh??!!
    x Sarah

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  14. This bag is so cute and color scheme is so YOU. Those colors are my image of you. *S*

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  15. I love your bag Christine! Boy, I wish it was unusually hot here and I could go to the beach. Send some warmth up north. We can use it!!

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Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate your thoughts.

Christine