Thursday, June 28, 2012

A Pattern by any other name......

I'm not sure if any of you noticed,
but I no longer have the " link botton" 
for Keyka Lou bag patterns
on the right-hand side of my blog page?
Turns out the lovely and oh-so-talented Michelle 
has changed the name of her company
 from Keyka Lou to Michelle Patterns.
Hence, the new blog button.
Same awesome patterns, different name :)

A few weeks back,
my darling daughter-in-law
fell in love with the Bracelet Bag
and emailed the link to me
informing me that "if" I were to make one for her
she wouldn't be mad at me :)

Well, yesterday was her birthday 
and I couldn't resist making the Bracelet bag for her.
One of the cool things about the Michelle patterns
is they are instant downloads.
No waiting for the mail.
I'm not a good waiter :)
Her patterns are easy to follow and
she includes lots of photos.
I used medium weight denim
and this colorful paisley print from Anthropology!
It took me a little over 
4 hours to complete.
I even made my own fabric covered button
for the outside flap.
That was fun to do and I'm already looking
for something else that might need a fabric covered button.......

The bag has an outside pocket and another one inside.
Just a really cute everyday bag.
She loved it,
mission accomplished :)


I just couldn't resist sharing my progress on my Spring Pixie.
I'm smitten with her :)
I'm not really feeling well today,
seems I acquired a bit of a sinus infection.
You know, that lovely achy feeling
that your face might just explode?
I don't feel like doing much of anything today.
Perhaps I'll just stitch some more?????


8 comments:

  1. As I told you yesterday - I love anything denim and that bag is seriously cute! So is the pixie.
    Hope you feel better soon!

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  2. Karen please feel better soon! :) Sinus stuff sucks! :( That bag is pretty cute! So is that fairy, especially the bee! I'm loving her! Can't wait to see her finished! Take Care! :)

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  3. I agree with Denise and Cherise....cuteness and feel better

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  4. OH that is one downright adorable purse! I love it when family and non-sewing friends drop "boy it would be nice to have" hints - it sure makes gift sewing a lot easier when you know you're making something they really want!

    How was the handle to sew? I've never done one like that before - did you have any problems?

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  5. Very cute! I'll have to try my hand at this. I see you have Viking machine. Good choice! I have one too and I used to sell them. They are great machines. Your pixie is looking really good. I'm sorry to hear you are not feeling well. Hope you feel better soon.

    Jen

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  6. Hey Karen,
    Your bug few to Chicago and landed on me!! I must have a worse version howerver, I am on antbiotics and sinus meds for the next 10 days!!

    Love the bag! Very very cute!! The paisley liner is wonderful!!

    Feel better my friend!! Hugs...jenny

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  7. Great purse! You are 'sew' quick :-)! I feel the need for speed when I sew, but I know my limitations :-)!

    You inspire me Obi Wan :-)!

    How can you look down and stitch with a sinus infection? Feel better soon :-)♥!

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  8. I LOVE this bag. It would make a great Christmas present!

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