Finally finished May's Folksy challenge.....my Jubilee bag!

OK - so maybe I'm a few weeks behind everyone else, but I've finally finished my Jubilee messenger bag and I'm really pleased with the way it turned out. I'm not sure I can quite bring myself to part with it, but it's already attracted quite a bit of interest so hopefully it will sell quite quickly.

for sale in my shop

I really enjoyed the challenge of making the Union Jack and using a slight twist on the traditional colours. I'm thinking a tangerine and turquoise Union Jack next maybe??? (no idea why this bit of text is highlighted white!!!)

This months Folksy challenge is Wimbledon. Have a few ideas, but haven't started yet (no surprises there!)

Not that this month's rain has been getting me down but.....I've started thinking about winter. Hubby has just taken delivery of one of these cute little woodburning stoves in baby blue - I'm thinking it might be time we had a change in our lounge. I just can't resist the unusual colour.

AJWoodstoves

And maybe if I get a new wood burning stove now that will be a good way to guarantee a heatwave for the next few months! Why not pop over to Handmade Monday to see what everyone else has been up to.

PS. For those of you who asked on my last post about what an ironing friend was.....it's a small cushion that you can insert into corners and other tricky areas. It means you can iron your bag after it's finished being assembled. I've not heard it called an ironing friend, but it has a nice ring to it doesn't it!?

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Patchwork bags and an unfinished Jubilee!

It's been a long time since I last took part in Handmade Monday, but it's been a bit quiet around here this weekend so I seem to have a bit of spare time on my hands! Even my Facebook Friends seem to have disappeared. I guess everyone is just off enjoying the Jubilee celebrations and making the most of a long weekend?
I seem to have lots of unfinished projects at the moment. Most frustrating is my Jubilee bag. I made the patchwork Union Jack ages ago as part of the monthly Folksy challenge. But I made my strap the wrong width for my fitting. Rather than re-do (because i was rather please with my stitching!) I tried to order some alternative metal rings - that was 4 weeks ago, and they still haven't arrived. However, since patience isn't my strong point, I'm going to share it with you anyhow...

I seem to have a bit of a patchwork bug at the moment, because I've also made this lovely lilac and green bag.

I have another variation currently in progress, but that too isn't yet finished - I'm spotting a theme here!!!

I really must get down to some finishing-off today because I've signed up for two craft fairs over the next few weeks. One is online...

The other one is Eccleshall Street Market on Saturday 23rd June. Maybe see some of you there...???

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