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March 10, 2008

Mum, don't peak!

It's my Mum's birthday soon, and after the cushion I made for christmas went down so well, it has been difficult to know how to top that, until I spotted this tutorial on Betz White's blog.  So, after felting a wool cardigan, I set about making one of those lovely bags.

(front)

I've adapted it slightly by completely changing the colours, adding a lining, blanket stitch decoration to the edges, and a press stud flap for security.

(back)

Am very pleased with the result, and will simply have to make another!

(close up detail)

Thank you Betz for such an inspiring project idea!


Well now, down to the real business, this morning, there were 85 comments (sorry to those who were too late), after knocking it down to 84, as one person had commented twice, the winner, courtesy of an online random number generator, is...

49

which is Louise of LuluLollylegs!

Congratulations Louise, if you email me with your address, I'll get Rosie and a few added extras in the post.  Thank you to everyone who joined in and played along, some weird flavours of crisps there, salt & vinegar is most definitely quite a popular choice, gave me the munchies reading all the comments!

39 comments:

  1. GoiuriMarch 10, 2008 at 2:55 PM

    Wow!! I love those bags!!

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  2. saraMarch 10, 2008 at 3:56 PM

    beautiful lucky Mom

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  3. UnknownMarch 10, 2008 at 4:20 PM

    fab bag!!!
    well done, Louise!

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  4. Trulymom's CreationsMarch 10, 2008 at 4:27 PM

    Beautiful!!!!

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  5. Betz WhiteMarch 10, 2008 at 4:36 PM

    love it! thanks for sharing, it came out great and I love your adaptations to it!
    Betz

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  6. Locket PocketMarch 10, 2008 at 4:42 PM

    What a gorgeous bag! And jealous congratulations to Louise! Only joking, sincere congratulations to Louise!!!!!!!

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  7. monda-lovesMarch 10, 2008 at 4:59 PM

    Beautiful! You really must open your shop soon and fill it with all kinds of goodies like this lovely bag :o)

    Monda
    x

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  8. WhizzzMarch 10, 2008 at 5:05 PM

    I love that bag!

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  9. French KnotsMarch 10, 2008 at 5:27 PM

    Love the bag, looks super in those colours.

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  10. LeahMarch 10, 2008 at 5:41 PM

    I saw the original tutorial and now that I've seem this I might just have to make one.

    I have a free day tomorrow so maybe I can go jumper hunting!!

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  11. Bunny BMarch 10, 2008 at 5:53 PM

    Cute bag! Lucky mom.
    And lucky Louise too!
    :)

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  12. LauraMarch 10, 2008 at 6:29 PM

    This bag is beautiful, I'm sure your mum will love it! I used to make felted bags and there is something so much more substantial about them than just cloth!

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  13. Mytutorlist.comMarch 10, 2008 at 8:11 PM

    Wow, I really like your version of the spring tote. It looks fabulous. Your mum's gonna love it!

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  14. mncraftersMarch 10, 2008 at 8:18 PM

    Oh that is so beautiful! (Miaou)

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  15. PrueMarch 10, 2008 at 9:09 PM

    I LOVE that bag and I am SO NOT a handbag person.!

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  16. KateMarch 10, 2008 at 9:49 PM

    Fantastic bag!

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  17. Suzanne VaughanMarch 10, 2008 at 10:26 PM

    That is a fantastic bag LK. I really like it. I just wish I had won the draw, but congratulations to the winner!

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  18. Michael HouseMarch 10, 2008 at 10:31 PM

    That bag is fantastic and really inspiring. I have piles of felted jumpers (deliberately felted I hasten to add), so this would be a great way to start using them. Thank you

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  19. LinaMarch 10, 2008 at 10:48 PM

    Very special indeed.

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  20. BlossomMarch 10, 2008 at 11:42 PM

    your bag is just lovely!!!!

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  21. sewtakeahikeMarch 11, 2008 at 12:07 AM

    Awww, I love the way your bag turned out, it's precious. I might have to try that tut!

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  22. UnknownMarch 11, 2008 at 1:43 AM

    Lovely bag, and lovely rosie, too!


    truly,

    Sylvia C.

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  23. KittyMarch 11, 2008 at 9:33 AM

    That's a beautiful bag - I'm sure your mum will love it. If she doesn't, I'll be happy to take it off her hands ;-) x

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  24. FeliciaMarch 11, 2008 at 11:22 AM

    Fantastic bag :)

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  25. RubyredMarch 11, 2008 at 2:19 PM

    WOW,that really is a beautiful bag,lucky mum!

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  26. LouiseMarch 12, 2008 at 10:46 AM

    Yay for me!!!! I absolutely adore that handbag - lucky mum! The colours are divine - what is the fabric behind - it's all so beautiful and rich looking.

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  27. joslaMarch 12, 2008 at 11:49 AM

    i love the bag, the flowers on it make it look even more special!
    xxx

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  28. AnonymousMarch 13, 2008 at 5:12 PM

    your mum is so lucky! what a gorgeous bag!

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  29. AnonymousMarch 13, 2008 at 9:50 PM

    love the bag it is beautiful, your Mum is one lucky lady.x

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  30. AnonymousMarch 14, 2008 at 4:48 AM

    This really knocks my socks off! It's absolutely darling and I'm certain your Mum is going to love it.
    Aloha!

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  31. scjMarch 14, 2008 at 5:19 AM

    That is such a gorgeous bag. You are amazing!

    Sheila

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  32. AnonymousMarch 14, 2008 at 11:27 AM

    When I saw the bag I had to call my neighbor immediatly to tell her she just had to see it!! We LOVE it!!! Sooo sweet!
    Jillian

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  33. AnonymousMarch 14, 2008 at 9:57 PM

    well done on the bag. it is beautiful i love the colours and the flowers are perfect!

    happy year long blogging too - it goes by fast!

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  34. ValMarch 16, 2008 at 3:08 AM

    Love the bag! I love your blog! I will be back to visit soon.

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  35. Kate NorthMarch 16, 2008 at 10:47 PM

    hey, great bag - I think I really must felt a jumper or two :)

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  36. AnonymousMarch 17, 2008 at 1:12 AM

    What a gorgeous bag! Your mom will be so happy!

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  37. AnonymousMarch 18, 2008 at 4:56 AM

    WOW - that is a STUNNING bag!!!! I am sure your mum is going to be completely over the moon!

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  38. AnjaMarch 18, 2008 at 10:20 AM

    The bag is WONDERFUL! I love it. I just found your blog. Beautiful!!

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  39. x vInTaGe VioLeT xMarch 21, 2008 at 12:30 AM

    hey lucykate your bag is on betzwhite's blog!!!
    your bag is gorgeous - bet your mum will be so pleased with it :0)

    x vInTaGe VioLeT x

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