Friday, December 13, 2013

Black and white tote bag for Marena

A thank you gift for Marena, my totally awesome and hard-working teacher aide (who is also our school cleaner). A wonderful lady who has been an absolute support over the past three terms.
I used my favourite b&w birds (still have a little bit left - mental note to self to make a bag for myself with it!)

Bag is about 15" x 12".  I just made up the pattern, deciding on having random widths of strips for the stripy panel.  Small pocket on the inside.  Large stipple pattern for quilting. 




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17 comments:

  1. Tammy12/13/2013

    Very pretty. I know she will love it.

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  2. ChristaQuilts12/14/2013

    These prints are so great - nice bag!

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    1. Gemini Jen NZ12/14/2013

      I agree! I really must do something for myself with that bird fabric (before I give it all away in projects for other people) as I love it so much! Thanks for visiting - I have been linked to your String of Pearls QAL for absolute ages and have decided it will have to be a 2014 project as I am going to attack my UFOs during our summer school holidays (which begin today!!! Yay!!!)

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  3. Pinspot12/14/2013

    I like this quilted bag! With Vera Bradley making a come back, I bet we'll start seeing a lot more!

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    1. Gemini Jen NZ12/14/2013

      Yes I see what you mean (have just googled Vera Bradley as I wasn't sure what/who she/it is). Thanks for visiting!

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  4. Anonymous12/14/2013

    Sweet stuff.

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  5. Kerstin12/14/2013

    What a nice way to say thank you!

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    1. Gemini Jen NZ12/16/2013

      Like most teacher aides she was a god-send right when I needed her, so she deserved something lovely! Have a good Christmas!

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  6. Angie in SoCal12/14/2013

    Neat bag and I love black and white prints - so elegant!

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    1. Gemini Jen NZ12/16/2013

      Yes, the black and white option suits most people's taste and it always looks stylish. Thanks for commenting, have a super-duper Christmas!

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  7. Glinda ♥12/14/2013

    Great bag, Jen - might have to make one ... After Christmas, though :)

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    1. Gemini Jen NZ12/16/2013

      Thanks for visiting Glinda! I now have fabric for two more waiting on my sewing table (Xmas gifts) and I think I will try to make a couple or three more in January to sell at the school car-boot sale next year. Have a good Christmas, I hope you get a white one (but not one that causes too much trouble for travellers!)

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  8. Karen H12/22/2013

    Oh my, this one is really nice, too! Lovely.

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    1. Gemini Jen NZ12/22/2013

      Thanks! I am totally saving my last piece of the birds for myself!

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