Sunday 29 July 2012

Red Home bag..........

Finally I can share pics of my first project from the Natalie Bird's new book Red Home 
I used the red fat 1/4 bundle of fabrics I got at the quilt show from Natalie's stand......a mixture of fabrics including some French Generals...........
True Friends Tote Bag.......
The bag is a great size........little pockets on the outside front of the bag.........the back side............
love the saying...........
"A true friend is one who comes in when the whole world goes out" 
This bag went to my friend Jo for her birthday...........
We have a birthday swap in our Friends in Stitching online group.............
Our theme this year  is Eat, Grow, Cook.........
the bag covered the "grow".........."grow" flowers and "grow" friends "Eat" a yummy local salad dressing and some chocolate "Cook" one of my recipes
I also included some of my cards..........
.........take care til next time.....Chookyblue.........

47 comments:

Cubby House Crafts said...

Gorgeous bag chooky...I saw all those lovely gifts sent to Jo...bet she was stoked!!
Lisa

Christine said...

Such a lovely bag ... lucky Jo.

pamkennison said...

Love it chooky, on my to do list which has now moved further up the top of the list, your lucky friend xx

pamkennison said...

Love it chooky, on my to do list which has now moved further up the top of the list, your lucky friend xx

Quilt Kitty said...

I thought this looked good in the book but made up is even better. Gorgeous! Tracee xx

Susan said...

It turned out really well, it's a beautiful bag. I'm sure Jo was thrilled to get it.

Anonymous said...

Love this bag chooky and love the fabrics that you did it in,lucky Jo,well done on putting together a beautiful parcel.xx

Nancy Near Philadelphia said...

What a beautiful bag and a truly lovely gift for your friend!

suzitee said...

Great job...looks beautiful :)

Cardygirl said...

Looks fabulous...lucky Jo!

Leanne said...

What a beautiful bag. A lovely gift... xo

Susan said...

mmm - I've got that bundle too - mmm might need to make it - while you lot are watching Olympics and I'll be sewing!!

Susan said...

PS - Sorry - the bag looks great and it sounds like it was well filled.

gracie said...

Wonderful bag...lucky Jo.

Fiona said...

Fantastic bag.... it will hold lots of lovely treasures...
Hugz

katrien said...

Oh very nice bag.

Anita said...

Gorgeous! I thought you were getting my birthday present made early !! LOL LOL

Candace said...

What a beautiful bag, I can't imagine that it won't be one of your friends favorites. Lucky her.

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

What a great bag...Jo's will love it!!!

Love Bears All Things said...

This would be a good book for our SAL group. I love the bag.
Mama Bear

AnitaS said...

A lovely bag. Your friend must me very happy.

Satu said...

You and your gorgeous bag did it, Chookyblue! I mean... I decided to order Natalie's book ;o) Have a nice week!

FloS said...
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FloS said...

Your bag is absolutely splendid !!
Your friend is very lucky !!
Florence

Christine M said...

Your bag is lovely Chooky. I'm sure Jo will love it.

De said...

Its fantastic....I will be making it for one of my friends very soon!

Annie said...

Beautiful bag and gift Chookyblue I've been makinga bag too, that's why I can't get out of bed this am

Jo in TAS said...

I will treasure it forever Chooky! It is gorgeous, beautifully stitched and a fabulous size too Thank-you!

Deb R said...

Ohh tis gorgeous!! MIssed the fabric pack for that one...damn, now tis on my to do list!!

Wendy said...

Lucky Bday girl. The bag is stunning.

Terry said...

What a great bag! It's beautiful! :0)

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Gorgeous bag Chooky...great gift...

Anonymous said...

Wow Chooky.. What a great bag...


Sandyn

DAWNIE said...

I couldn't not find time to comment here it came through on my emails, gorgeous bag lucky Jo, nice work

Gisele Bourdon said...

Toujours trĆØs joli, j'aime la broderie et la couleur du tissus
GisĆØle

Teresa said...

The bag is just lovely Chooky. You've thought of a great gift for Jo x

Hanne said...

What a lovely bag !! I love that book - Jo is a lucky friend :-)

Fairy Floss Stitches said...

Really nice bag Chooky! Lucky Jo....My birthday is in June....Xx

Cathy said...

I love this bag and it's in my favorite fabric! Lucky Jo!!

Jenny said...

Just wonderful what a great present. You are very clever and generous

Lurline said...

Great gift - nice to see you in top form again!
Hugs - Lurline.

Googy Girl said...

looks great, wish i was on your gift list

Anonymous said...

Looks great Donna :))

Vanessa said...

Wow, it looks great, such a lovely job! I've got that book too but haven't made anything yet .... your project is certainly inspiring.

Kylie said...

Love this bag Chooky - bought the book and some fabric at the Craft Show and am itching to make it. xx

Patty C. said...

The bag is just perfect !!

Sew Create It - Jane said...

What a beautiful bag...and I love the saying on the front. :o)