tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post4468622891691321838..comments2024-03-18T00:54:25.858-04:00Comments on mmmcrafts: (sigh of relief) don't look, Lori.Larissa Hollandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03901400647777521741noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-45737628366606084962011-06-30T14:31:19.495-04:002011-06-30T14:31:19.495-04:00Oh this is so lovely!Oh this is so lovely!whyduckshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02778041000508308443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-66416478070452752632010-08-17T08:24:43.246-04:002010-08-17T08:24:43.246-04:00"I sure hope she likes this bag." And I ..."I sure hope she likes this bag." And I replied sweetly, "IT'S NOT ABOUT HER ANYMORE" as I stabbed the flap with the seam ripper.<br /><br />haha! too funny! great job on the bag!bayou dragonflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00105750338702993263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-91482913189362690012009-10-20T21:35:17.346-04:002009-10-20T21:35:17.346-04:00I just finished this messenger bag--it turned out ...I just finished this messenger bag--it turned out great! Easy to follow instructions--thank you so much! I used pink & green paisley quilted fabric with different prints on each side. My daughter will love using it. The fabric was special to her because it was used to cover a board for the seating chart at her wedding in June. PTL!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00499972171213512121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-55545193972114027092009-09-03T19:59:48.252-04:002009-09-03T19:59:48.252-04:00Cute bag! I love the contrast of the patterned fa...Cute bag! I love the contrast of the patterned fabric against the grey fabric - it really makes the colors pop and I love the way you joined two different patterned fabrics to make one shape. Very creative!Tanya Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614742523268929492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-67448023752120340792009-08-22T21:49:39.557-04:002009-08-22T21:49:39.557-04:00Everyone, thanks again for the bag love.
Rita, t...Everyone, thanks again for the bag love. <br /><br />Rita, the bag is made of canvas weight and quilting weight cottons, with interfacing to stiffen it up some.Larissa Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901400647777521741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-20395876720611682482009-08-20T11:49:46.560-04:002009-08-20T11:49:46.560-04:00Okay, I am linking to this today to show others ho...Okay, I am linking to this today to show others how incredibly gorgeous your work is. Bravo!! I LOVE this bag. wooooo!African Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741350447523434665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-69451299573727697932009-08-20T10:50:34.274-04:002009-08-20T10:50:34.274-04:00Gorgeous. . .Just Gorgeous!!! She will love it!!Gorgeous. . .Just Gorgeous!!! She will love it!!Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17215573430848857824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-64623853448839750092009-08-20T07:19:50.116-04:002009-08-20T07:19:50.116-04:00Great bag and I love your humorous saga about a pr...Great bag and I love your humorous saga about a project that got a little frustrating. Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-36366055007363037742009-08-20T00:26:52.092-04:002009-08-20T00:26:52.092-04:00Calli (makeitdo) I made my bags in smaller size th...Calli (makeitdo) I made my bags in smaller size than on the tutorial as my twins are only (almost) 4 yrs. old. I need to check the sizes I've written down at home to let you know how big mine were.Arlyna's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519580538565990683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-63428500781311301172009-08-19T15:47:57.871-04:002009-08-19T15:47:57.871-04:00Calli (makeitdo), the finished bag is about 12 inc...Calli (makeitdo), the finished bag is about 12 inches by 12 inches, excluding the strap. Hope that helps!Larissa Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901400647777521741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-32602313600980268432009-08-19T15:32:18.407-04:002009-08-19T15:32:18.407-04:00Hi Larissa, I am just getting ready to make two of...Hi Larissa, I am just getting ready to make two of these bags for my twins who are 7... only they are more like 5 years olds in size. It is tough to get a sense of size. Will this drown them? I am making them for school bags. I figured I could easily fuss with the length of the strap... but just wondering about the size of the bag. cheers, CalliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-6500532520544531492009-08-19T13:18:59.663-04:002009-08-19T13:18:59.663-04:00nah..you can sew Chelsea a dress instead! :-)nah..you can sew Chelsea a dress instead! :-)BCBG Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020257826351264013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-10872626297081122552009-08-19T12:45:15.392-04:002009-08-19T12:45:15.392-04:00whoa...is that YOU, Libby? Wow. Who knew? Sept bag...whoa...is that YOU, Libby? Wow. Who knew? Sept bag! Yikes! November bag...oy. so you want one too? I doubt Leigh would use it, though. I'll ask.Larissa Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901400647777521741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-15965389023773134682009-08-19T11:45:20.674-04:002009-08-19T11:45:20.674-04:00surprise! your "craft-bitter" sister loo...surprise! your "craft-bitter" sister looks to marvel at such patience and talent. Exactly how many hours DID you put into this?..better get started now on September birthday girl! If you want a tip for a November birthday...BLACK, WHITE, HOT PINK and sparkly! :-)BCBG Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020257826351264013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-60806588322216517512009-08-19T11:38:55.281-04:002009-08-19T11:38:55.281-04:00Mmmm...luvMmmm...luvLindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08073643433194289801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-35245070899059636092009-08-18T22:59:28.730-04:002009-08-18T22:59:28.730-04:00Looks great! I also just finished 2 bags last nigh...Looks great! I also just finished 2 bags last night with last minute button stitching this morning. Whew! I followed your tutorial and will post in my blog tomorrow if I get the chance to take photos of them. My twins wanted the bags to walk around the house as soon as I showed the bags to them! Thanks again for the great tutorial.Arlyna's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519580538565990683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-40130918030882345522009-08-18T20:53:28.668-04:002009-08-18T20:53:28.668-04:00Love the bag. I've just finished 2 for my kids...Love the bag. I've just finished 2 for my kids...back to school. See them at my blog, if you're interested. www.akirthing.blogspot.comKirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12392258605290912032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-32626355526702277232009-08-18T19:38:21.547-04:002009-08-18T19:38:21.547-04:00great job!great job!MidwestNelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17549008801705847791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-35110101517684658942009-08-18T17:01:08.038-04:002009-08-18T17:01:08.038-04:00Robyn, oops...didn't know you were watching th...Robyn, oops...didn't know you were watching the series. Sorry! Now you won't have such a nasty shock like I did though.<br />I'm totally going to ignore the passive aggressive diaper bag stuff. for now.Larissa Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901400647777521741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-9736707017556011602009-08-18T16:55:03.247-04:002009-08-18T16:55:03.247-04:00It looks amazing - and aren't husbands funny (...It looks amazing - and aren't husbands funny (mine says similar things).PaisleyJadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497053121360068116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-77450320729782169842009-08-18T16:26:09.725-04:002009-08-18T16:26:09.725-04:00Helloooooo...what's up with the Ballykissangel...Helloooooo...what's up with the Ballykissangel spoilers, ladies? :)<br /><br /><br />Larry, the bag turned out really pretty. I can just see diapers, wipes and some really special custom bibs and burps tucked down inside...ahem. Great work as always!Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07954919072956349087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-22344281451713628252009-08-18T15:55:02.728-04:002009-08-18T15:55:02.728-04:00alice232,
the main body was a very low cost canvas...alice232,<br />the main body was a very low cost canvas weight woven cotton. It was still a bit flimsy, so i used some interfacing on the bag body, strap, and flap.<br /><br />CJ,<br />the leaves were appliqued on top. I used Heat N Bond lite to adhere them and then sewed a zig zag stitch around the edges. Easy!Larissa Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901400647777521741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-60165471041712595482009-08-18T13:54:08.228-04:002009-08-18T13:54:08.228-04:00CUTE BAG!!! I want one! :D So are the leaves/flo...CUTE BAG!!! I want one! :D So are the leaves/flowers appliqued on or is it underneath and then top fabric cut out?? I have never done either method so wondering what would be involved.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12644905777364436470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-40225905991767021462009-08-18T13:19:39.725-04:002009-08-18T13:19:39.725-04:00Dear Larissa,
it looks so very beautiful and will...Dear Larissa,<br /><br />it looks so very beautiful and will be liked by Lori no doubt about that!<br /><br />Very very pretty!<br /><br />NinaNöhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740244869208231798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869766342171493242.post-65863101215278102362009-08-18T12:27:30.891-04:002009-08-18T12:27:30.891-04:00Very nice. I need to make something similar for m...Very nice. I need to make something similar for myself for fall. It looks like the perfect size for me and my stuff. What type of material do you use for the main body? Do you use any interfacing?eatmoresmoreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01865421055231266232noreply@blogger.com