My New Bag

Wouldn't it be wonderful if a new project just flew off my hook, fitted together perfectly and immediately looked fantastic.....alas it takes some trial and error and rather a lot of stitch counting to make sure my patterns details are correct. But would I stop designing new items? Never!

Here is a peek at my newest project, and yes it is a bag.....

I love bags, I love having a selection to chose from, do I need a large one today to fit my lunch in? or would a small and pretty one suit me better? And the beauty of making my own bags is that it is so cost effective I can afford to make even more!

This one has been quite time intensive because I wanted to line it with fabric but realised I couldn't whip it through a sewing machine without it making ugly stitches on the lovely crochet.....so I have hand stitched the entire thing. It is taking shape very well and I am looking forward to seeing it finished, it still needs its pretty finishing touches which I will complete in the next day or two. I would love to make it in pink and cream, or multiple blues! And with a cute Amigurumi heart, star or flower dangling from it. The different possibilities are exciting and this is why I love creating, why would I want a mass produced item when I can own an item made by my own hands.

You are all most welcome to look through my Etsy shop My Gorgeous Home  for more ideas and inspiration.

Have a happy crafting week x