Monday 12 July 2010

Cath Kidston Bag and other sewing

I have had my sewing machine out this week to make this Cath Kidston bag. The kit came with her book, Sew, which I got for Christmas so thought it was time I got on with it. It did not include lining but I didn't fancy a bag without one so used a pale blue cotton blend.

I also made up my Jan Constantine stitching into a cushion:-

As the plastic cover that came with my sewing machine was torn and shabby I ran up this cover from a remnant of pink gingham that was given to me. I made the felt flower brooch a while ago and have pinned it to the front so I know which way round the cover goes.

I am still working on my de-stashing project, 'Country Lane' by Heritage which is coming along slowly but surely:-

The weather was glorious over the weekend so we finally unpacked this remote controlled metal detector car that I bought John for Christmas a few years ago. We didn't find any hidden treasure but "the boys" enjoyed barking at it, chasing it and trying to pick it up.

7 comments:

  1. One of my favorite posts here yet! Loved seeing your pack of dogs!

    The bag you sewed up is really pretty. CUTE. And..your stitching...very well done.

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  2. Mom loves the Cath Kidston bag. Very pretty fabric! Chasing that remote car looks like fun to us!

    Love ya lots
    Maggie and Mitch

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  3. What a lovely bag !!! do you have one ?????? not two...one for me??? Oooooo i am in love.............................help !!!! ....so nice !!!!!........can you make a pink one ???? it's almost my birthday...................hahahhahahha!!! lol lol.......thanks for your lovely coomment on my blog darling................love Ria...

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  4. Your bag is so pretty, love it. The pillow is beautiful. Fun pictures with the dogs, fun, fun, fun.

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  5. Ooh! I love that bag, Shirley--just gorgeous!

    And "Country Lane" looks lovely, too--just as I would picture an English estate... Tjat looks like a very intricate piece to stitch, but it will be a beauty when you're all done...

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  6. You are very creative. Super.
    Yours Atena

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  7. Hello There!
    I absolutely adore your piece of the world wide web. I am just about to start following you. I think yyour blog is absolutely beautiful and I can't wait to start reading your future posts. By the way, I have that sewing pattern too. I love everything Cath Kidston!
    Love,
    Chloe xx
    at http://lobleycottage.blogspot.co.uk/

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