Friday, 22 June 2012

Finally finished May's Folksy challenge.....my Jubilee bag!

OK - so maybe I'm a few weeks behind everyone else, but I've finally finished my Jubilee messenger bag and I'm really pleased with the way it turned out. I'm not sure I can quite bring myself to part with it, but it's already attracted quite a bit of interest so hopefully it will sell quite quickly.

for sale in my shop


I really enjoyed the challenge of making the Union Jack and using a slight twist on the traditional colours. I'm thinking a tangerine and turquoise Union Jack next maybe??? (no idea why this bit of text is highlighted white!!!)


This months Folksy challenge is Wimbledon. Have a few ideas, but haven't started yet (no surprises there!)

Not that this month's rain has been getting me down but.....I've started thinking about winter. Hubby has just taken delivery of one of these cute little woodburning stoves in baby blue - I'm thinking it might be time we had a change in our lounge. I just can't resist the unusual colour.

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And maybe if I get a new wood burning stove now that will be a good way to guarantee a heatwave for the next few months! Why not pop over to Handmade Monday to see what everyone else has been up to.

PS. For those of you who asked on my last post about what an ironing friend was.....it's a small cushion that you can insert into corners and other tricky areas. It means you can iron your bag after it's finished being assembled. I've not heard it called an ironing friend, but it has a nice ring to it doesn't it!?
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31 comments:

  1. Ellouise8822 June 2012 at 21:30

    What a lovely bag! We've got an open fire, which I am threatening to light by the way, but I would quite like a woodburning stove.

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    1. Handbags by Helen24 June 2012 at 08:23

      We've had our current one going most evenings in June. Shocking isn't it!! Let's hope July is better.....

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  2. Ali22 June 2012 at 22:23

    Hi Helen

    Your finished bag looks beautiful.
    Your right the flag in different colours looks great. Hope you get your stove soon then we may get some better weather. Ali x

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    1. Handbags by Helen24 June 2012 at 08:24

      Thanks Ali. It got a lot of attention at the craft fair yesterday...but not sold yet!

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  3. Unknown23 June 2012 at 07:06

    This bag is really nice Helen!...I love pink....;)

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  4. Janelle @ Emmaline Bags24 June 2012 at 09:39

    Great job on the bag Helen and I LOVE the idea of the blue stove too! I know my hubby would never go for it... if we needed one! Janelle

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  5. Myth Illogical24 June 2012 at 18:20

    The bag is lovely, really beautifully made.

    That wood burning stove is gorgeous!

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  6. Wendy24 June 2012 at 18:20

    The jubilee bag looks great - love it - but it does look time consuming to make.

    Don't bet on stoves and weather! When mine was fitted, excessive snow meant the flue couldn't be fitted and the whole job was delayed by weeks. Now, you don't really want to be responsible for midsummer snow, do you?

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  7. Christmas Pie Crafts24 June 2012 at 18:38

    Your bag is lovely Helen - well done. I sometimes have highlighted text appear on my blog - often happens if I have copied it from another document and sometimes when using different computers. Very odd. Lovely wood burning stove - didn't know they came in different colours. Hope you have a good week.

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  8. fatmonica24 June 2012 at 19:18

    Love the bag and the fabric you've used.I think it's fab!Love that baby blue stove too,it looks so cute!

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  9. Anonymous24 June 2012 at 19:55

    The bag is simply FAB! I bet you have sold it already. I think you should get the blue burner, it is very stylish and I would love a bit of summer!!

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  10. Anonymous24 June 2012 at 19:57

    The bag is FAB! I bet you have sold it already. I also think you should get the stove because I love the colour and I would like a summer please!!!

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  11. CatkinJane24 June 2012 at 20:08

    Love the bag :) and please buy the stove - not only is it beautiful but we need some summer!!!

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  12. Nicki Tustin24 June 2012 at 20:40

    such a great bag, I like how it is girly and patriotic

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  13. Jan24 June 2012 at 21:38

    Well done on finishing the bag, I really must get my act together and join in the Folksy Challenge.

    Jan x

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  14. Free Spirit Designs24 June 2012 at 22:48

    the union jack on the messenger bag is superb! i'm sure you're right and someone will snap it up quickly :)

    i had to laugh when i read that you have been wood burner stove shopping - it really has been that bad hasn't it! I love the colour and design :) x

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  15. Unknown25 June 2012 at 00:20

    Your bag is very lovely! It would be great for the Wimbledon theme too with a pair of criss cross bats on the right corner. And I love that blue stove - heatwave is definitely guaranteed with one of those babies :-))

    Hope you have a lovely week x x

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  16. Carolee Crafts25 June 2012 at 05:25

    I love the bag and enjoy seeing the different Uj colours. Oh that stove is beautiful

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  17. lovetartan25 June 2012 at 06:33

    I love that bag Helen. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with regarding a Wimbledon theme. The stove too is really unusual!

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  18. Unknown25 June 2012 at 09:36

    What great piecing on the front of your bag, it looks brilliant and so crisp... please, please. please get the stove... I need some sunshine!

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  19. Tickled Pink25 June 2012 at 11:08

    I love all the Union Jacks that have been made in slightly different colours - they work so well. I think a tangerine one would look amazing.

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  20. Highland Monkey's25 June 2012 at 12:11

    Your bag has turned out lovely, so it was well worth the wait! That stove....what can I say, gorgeous.

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  21. Anonymous25 June 2012 at 12:37

    I love the bag! I think one in tangerine and turquoise would be a great idea!

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  22. Kazies Magical Designs25 June 2012 at 12:45

    I also love that bag its gorgeous good luck with your next challenge xxx

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  23. Handbags by Helen25 June 2012 at 13:23

    OK - you all spurred me on to try another colour variation of the flag. Where are my scissors....?

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  24. Fiddly Fingers25 June 2012 at 19:20

    Beautiful bag. Love the colours used for the union jack. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with for Wimbledon theme - strawberries and cream maybe?

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  25. Divine Debris26 June 2012 at 01:08

    That bag is fantastic. The pattern is amazing, I would have never thought to combine different patterns to create something so beautiful.

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  26. Unknown26 June 2012 at 10:03

    The bag is lovely! No wonder you're getting so much interest and soooo many comments!

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  27. Mrs A.28 June 2012 at 00:19

    Your bag has turned out really fab. Those colours do sound rather nice for your next one. If your doing something for Wimbledon it must have strawberries in it somewhere. Hugs Mrs A.

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  28. Unknown3 July 2012 at 19:27

    That bag is adorable! You are so talented!

    http://lovelettersandsnippets.blogspot.co.uk/

    xxxx

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  29. Lynn Holland5 July 2012 at 23:09

    Ive just made by first cushion and the design and colours are very similar to your bag. I could sit back on my cushion and admire your bag. haha
    Continued good luck to you.
    Lynn and the Doodly Birds

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