Sunday 23 June 2013

Unfinished projects.....

I haven't managed a handmade monday post for a wee while. The weekends just seem to fly by so quickly. Five days at the day job and then helping Mr HbyH with his business on a Saturday doesn't really leave much time for sewing.

Consequently I have an accumulation of projects waiting to be finished:

1) I've made all my quilt squares, but haven't got around to putting it together yet...
2) I used the same fabric to make 5 strip patchwork bags. 



Two are finished, but the other three are still midway through...

3) A bag i'm trying to design for a special order, but i've stumbled at the lining whilst I try and work out how to make a zipper pocket lining which divides it into two compartments...
Then there's a few orders in various states:

4) A black suede kitten messenger bag using a cream version of this lovely cat fabric...
5) This waterproof lined beach bag was one of the items I have finished...
6) And, finally, hot off the press....a bag I've finished for a leaving present for a work colleague.
Phew! Looks like i'm going to have to organise my evenings a bit better if i'm ever going to get these projects finished.









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17 comments:

  1. Unknown23 June 2013 at 18:17

    Beautiful bags, Helen. I particularly like the 5 strip ones xx

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  2. Made in Suisse23 June 2013 at 18:37

    I know how you feel, it's the same story here...very little time for crafting and I often feel too tired in the evenings to bother (and when I do I always end up making mistakes and having to take the whole thing apart). The fabric you have used for the WIP bag in 3)is beautiful!

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  3. CatkinJane23 June 2013 at 18:42

    It looks like you get plenty of sewing done to me!!

    I do love the fabric of the last bag, what a lucky colleague :)

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  4. Anonymous23 June 2013 at 19:20

    ooh its terrible reading other people's patchwork projects as I just want to run upstairs and start having a go too! All the bags are just lovely!

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  5. Wendy23 June 2013 at 19:42

    The strip patchwork bags look amazing (love that little handmade hand on your zips!). I love that beach hut one too!

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  6. Anonymous23 June 2013 at 20:42

    You have been very busy!! I like the idea of your patchwork bags. I wish I worked with you - just so that I could leave and get a fab bag :) (I am not assuming that you aren't lovely to work with by the way!) Good luck with finishing your projects :)

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  7. Unknown23 June 2013 at 21:26

    Your work has so much detail, it is wonderful to look at. Your patchwork strip bags are gorgeous. I know the feeling about lots of projects but variety is the spice of life!

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  8. Louise@ElsieMayandBertha23 June 2013 at 22:03

    I, too, have a few unfinished pieces but I don't have the excuse that you have! The bag you've made for your work college is gorgeous I love those colours. The beach bag looks handy too. I hope you show us pictures of your quilt when it's finished.
    Have a good week.

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  9. Gertie23 June 2013 at 22:51

    Wow. All that and a day job too !!! I'm in total awe.... xx

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  10. Free Spirit Designs23 June 2013 at 23:27

    goodness you've got a lot done considering how busy you are! as aways your bags are gorgeous. I especially love the patchwork ones - i look forward to seeing them all finished :) x

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  11. Lucy Blossom24 June 2013 at 15:13

    I love the look of the little patchwork strip bags - really cute. All of your bags look amazing and I'm sure your colleague will love her leaving present.

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  12. testing24 June 2013 at 21:50

    Your strip bags are lovely I hope you find more time in the future to finish your lovely work.

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  13. Jumble Tree24 June 2013 at 23:45

    oh my! I adore all your bags, they're beautiful! And the little hand tag on the zip is a lovely touch. Gorgeous quilt too :)

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  14. Christmas Pie Crafts25 June 2013 at 09:28

    Gorgeous bags, Helen, but the leaving pressie one is extra special, it is really lovely. Hope you have a good week.

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  15. Dawn 25 June 2013 at 17:34

    What beautiful bags, I know what you mean about unfinished projects, I too have an unfinished blanket of squares I've been crocheting and now I need to put it all together, but something else always pulls me away.

    Just popped over from Handmade Monday

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  16. AliceAndFlorence25 June 2013 at 21:43

    Love the beach bag, and the strip bags are lovely too!
    Wendy x

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  17. Martha29 June 2013 at 23:33

    Wow, Your quilt-to-be looks impressive. I love the choice of colours and the arrangement of the elements.
    Bags very pretty and professional sewing as always.

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