Saturday 22 September 2012

A generous present

The sun is shining today so I have taken full advantage of it to take some photos show you.
First up is a gorgeous bag that Liz has made me. This bag is really special, as when Liz knew that I had not got into the Mouthy Stitches 2 swap she emailed me to say that she would like to make me a bag. I think that that was so thoughtful and kind. I quickly said YES as Liz makes some fabulous things. Have a little look at her blog as you will spy some lovely makes.
A parcel came yesterday morning that contained my non MS2 bag. Look at it… it is beautiful.The front has a Japanese + and x block.
Front of bag

Back of bag
Liz revealed on her blog that she spent a whole afternoon straight line quilting the outside of the bag and that she had used extra special embroidery threat. I know what a pain straight line quilting can be, so I really appreciate all the work that has gone into this bag. I will also show you the inner fabric too as it is very cute.
Inner fabric of my Janpanese + & x bag
Liz also gave me a key ring which is already in use as my existing one is a car garage nasty type of one.

This bag has accompanied me to town to do some shopping AND someone in the supermarket  commented that they liked my bag.I felt a warm glow at that point. Thank you Liz for thinking of me and making me such a splendid bag.
Di x


17 comments:

  1. Fabulous bag and keyring - she is very thoughtful and creative - lucky you!!!

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  2. It's a fab bag! Hope I get such a lovely one in the real swap!

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  3. Lovely bag - and I love the key fob, could do with one of those..... :-)

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  4. It's fantastic to see that out of bad (not getting in the swap)- comes good (receiving a wonderful bag from a good friend) - it all works out in the end :o)

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  5. That is lovely, saw it on flickr this morning, what a kind thing to do.

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  6. :blush:
    You are so lovely Di.
    I'm really glad you like it.
    Great pics.
    xxxx

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  7. How kind of Liz. What an amazing bag she has made for you too. Very lucky you!

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  8. oh what a gorgeous bag love it!

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  9. That is such a beautiful bag! Gorgeous?

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  10. This is a wonderful bag - really beautiful :)

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  11. The girl did good, it is a cracking bag! :)

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  12. What a beautiful bag! So well made too! That should hold a fair bit of fabric shopping! Jxo

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  13. Not so bad missing out when this happens! I love it!

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  14. Wow Di, that is truly a beautiful bag, gorgeous! Cute key ring too! Fi

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