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8/15/2011

My magic crazy-quilted Victorian sewing bag is done!!!!

Well my sewing bag is done and when I look at it I don't think BoHo, Bohemian or Hippy....  I just think of Mary Poppins and her magic carpet bag... In fact I think when I carry it I'll have to carry a black umbrella.  Can you just picture me and my new bag.......  It is large... 15" x 15" but is not any heavier than other nice lined totes I have of the same size.










Here I'm lining it with a perky burgundy and beige gingham check and added a lot of pockets inside... In later posts this week I will share what I learned and what might be helpful to you if you decide to make one... I did use a LOT of Pellon's fusible tricot and it worked perfectly... (Thanks Allie)






And here it is.....both sides... The old suede belt makes a marvelous strap and is comfy on the shoulder besides being adjustable.. I must reiterate that the lovely hummingbird needlework on the outer pocket was not done by me... It was stitched by Cathy Labath in a round robin  we were in together.  I plan on toting this bag EVERYWHERE and hopefully get some attention as I plan to make up a 1/2 sheet about crazy quilting to carry and hand out when people comment about the bag...

20 comments:

  1. EvyAugust 15, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Ohhh this bag is magnificent, victorian as one pleases, I like him! Congratulation for this magnificent work!

    Beautiful day

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  2. MányaAugust 16, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!!

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  3. CathyAugust 16, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    WOW! WOW! WOW! I'm being taken back to the 70s and loving it. I'm going to have to make one now. Glad to hear it's not heavy and you won't be lopsided. And I love your innovative strap. I probably have some hanging in my closet that don't fit around me anymore. (And that pocket is to die for ;-) )

    Now with a maxi skirt and a string of beads and you're set to go!

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  4. Mosaic MagpieAugust 16, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Plan on carrying a lot of those 1/2 sheets with you, as this bag will surely spark alot of conversation! I like the button/buckle you picked and the belt is just perfect. Lots of pockets on the inside, will make it a very useful bag.
    Deb

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  5. LorraineAugust 16, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    It's Gerry Poppins and what a fabulous carpet bag it is....

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  6. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    This is gorgeous, it"s perfect! Guess I"m gonna have to go stash diving and make myself one too..AND what a great idea to pass out papers for people who inquire about it! Debbie (Maine)

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  7. Ati August 16, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    The bag suits you Gerry and I LOVE that Gerry Poppins picture :-))

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  8. BearAugust 16, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    oh me oh my Gerry this is one Magnificently beautiful boho bag- its just so gorjus
    love n hugs bear xoxoxoxox

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  9. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    WOW Gerry that is just gorgeous and definitely lotsa better than Mary Poppins bag!!!

    Rose Anne B (wouldn't let me use my google acct)

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  10. CathyAugust 16, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    AWESOME!!! Your bag is to die for and so functional!!!!!! I love everything about it. Way to rock the CQ world!! Hugs, Cathy

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  11. NickiLeeAugust 16, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Fabulous!just beautiful! I was just given quite a few pieces of beautiful tapestry fabric and now know what to do with it. Can't wait to get started.

    Btw - love the new look of your blog!

    Hugs!
    Nick

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  12. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    OMG gerry this is Beautiful! I love the whole look of it and very vicotrian it is....I hope you will bring it to the retreat? Now to start looking for some tapestry fabric.....just gorgeous!

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  13. SandiAugust 17, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Gerry, Love, love, love your bag. What a great insiration to carry your CQ projects around.

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  14. kerrykatiecakes2August 17, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    fABULOUS!! I can`t wait to see it in person at retreat!
    Hugs,
    Kerry

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  15. suzanneMIAugust 17, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Great job! I love the Gerry Poppins pic with the bag -- Luvvly-jubbly inspiration!! :D

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  16. gocrazywithmeAugust 17, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    If I make a bag like that will I have a Gerry Poppins figure like in the picture? You go, girl!

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  17. SuztatsAugust 18, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Wow! Fabulous bag!

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  18. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Absolutely awesome! I too am inspired to make one. Love your idea about having info. pages to hand out. Just loverly, Mary Gerry.
    Suzie in Idaho

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  19. lambs and ivy designsAugust 23, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Give me an umbrella and call me Mary Poppins too because I love it!!

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  20. Susan ElliottAugust 24, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    OHHHHH!!! Gerry Poppins is just the BEST name ever!

    I like the idea that your bag is magical...it's beautiful and functional and I can tell you are having a ball putting together fabrics, coming up with a new approach and then sharing it with all of us. Thank you for all the great information and worldly wisdom. We can use all we can get!!!!

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