Yay I finished the zippered pouch for the Mouthy Stitches swap, and no swearing at all during it's construction today. Well not until I though about making a zipper pull. That involved lots of swearing, during two failed attempts trying to make something interesting and a bit different. If I can bear to try again, it might have a zipper pull on it before I send it to it's new home.
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| Front |
The English paper pieced pieces on the front and back are 1 inch elongated hexagons. The front was made in one piece and I used 1 inch squares covered in the linen to join the X shapes together. This was then appliqued on to Essex linen which I used for the front and back. The back was made using one X shape, appliqued on an angle, and hand stitching in orange perle thread to add interest. It was a spur of the moment decision to make the back like that after being inspired by
this on flickr, and I'm so pleased I did.
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| Back |
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| Pink zip and LouLouthi lining |
As I gave an option to my partner to choose either a pink or yellow zip, I'm sorry this reveal of the lining and pink zip is going to disappoint anyone who asked for the yellow zip.
I think I'm capable of making more zippered pouches now, I'm just not sure whether I'll be making them any time soon, although BP (Bitchypoo) has asked me to make her one. In fact she asked me if she could have this one and I make something else for my partner, lol.
I've been so busy I haven't had a chance to do much commenting on blogs the last week. I always try to find the time to read new posts and keep up with what has been happening, so please accept my apologies if I didn't comment on posts this week.
Wow! it turned out fantastic...i bet you are really pleased with it! Love the back just as much as the front - your partner will LOVE it!
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Looks great! I'm sure your partner will love it :-)
ReplyDeleteI'll forgive you for not blogging if you promise this pouch is coming to me!
ReplyDeleteWow, no wonder your daughter wanted it. I'll armwrestle BP for it! It's gorgeous - love the colours, the back, the zip, and the lining just sings. You are a clever duck!
ReplyDeleteThird time is definitely a charm! The zippered pouch turned out great.
ReplyDeleteThat is one fantastic pouch Marg - I wonder if I could possibly be your partner??
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous!! Every little detail is so wonderful. The lining is a great contrast to the linen. I would have chosen the pink zip!
ReplyDeleteThat is looking really really lovely. Your partner is one lucky gal!
ReplyDeleteJust LOVE it...fabulous pouch for some lucky person!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pouch! The back is truely inspired, love that single hexie star.
ReplyDeleteSerious sewing and blog browsing are sometimes mutally exclusive. I think everyone has those kind of weeks.
Marg it is adorable!! You know we all want one now don't you! I will beg if you want me too :-)
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ReplyDeleteNow that is a seriously cute bag; I'll take one too, please ;).... Just kidding, I don't want to stress you out. I would leave the sipper pull, it really doesn't need it. Well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet pouch! Your partner will love it for sure :)
ReplyDeleteThat is spectacular Marg! Tell bp I'll fight her for it LOL
ReplyDeleteLovely! You've made a great job of it.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been doing much blogging lately- inspiration gone for the moment- but like you I visit and comment when I can.
Cheers
it's a cracker - you look like you've been doing it for years!!
ReplyDeleteMarg, that is just a wonderful little pouch! I'm with BP, I want THAT one. ;-) So whimsical; so cheerful! Imo, the pink zip looks just fine.
ReplyDeleteAs for missing my blogs ~ I've had a cold, didn't do much of anything including posting, so no misses here.
I think it looks gorgeous and your partner couldnt be anything but thrilled.
ReplyDeleteGood on you you for kicking purse butt!