by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Hi there Cuties! Here is another patch work bag :)

This time a little bigger (4 inch squares)...this size is really good for an all purpose bag!
Have included a pic of how the bag looks initially after joining the 22 pieces! I added fleece this time as the bag was bigger to give it more stability. ...rest is all same as the other bag! Pocket inside n loop and button to close :)
Didnt have a suitable button and couldn't wait till weekend to go get 1 so I made this one with whatever I had on hand ......a bit small for the bag but looks pretty with the pearls n white crystal sewed onto a black button :)
Thanks for looking!

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by zoefzoef 19 Jun 2015

Very nice !

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tfk by tfk 19 Jun 2015

Thank you so much :)

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by sdrise 19 Jun 2015

Nice job!! Nice pictures too to see how it was done!

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tfk by tfk 19 Jun 2015

Thank you so much :)

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by cfidl 19 Jun 2015

Wow! Thank you for showing the flat version. I like it so much!

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tfk by tfk 19 Jun 2015

Thanks a lot! :)

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by emanuille 18 Jun 2015

beautiful bag

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tfk by tfk 18 Jun 2015

Thanks a lot! :)

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by lilylyn 17 Jun 2015

Your bags are just wonderful. Made one of these a long time ago and think it is time to make another. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Lyn

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tfk by tfk 18 Jun 2015

Thank you so much Lyn :)

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by Shyamala 13 Jun 2015

Wow.Wow...Wow...this bag is a wower....love this bag and all the embroidery....this has been in my to do list since I saw the pattern more than a year ago....Stunning designs and great work.....couldnt take my eyes off the bag....positioning the designs is lovely. The handle is so pretty. My mum, brother, sil and children came to stay with me for the school holidays , they didnt allow me to touch my tablet....missed all the posts...catching up now...spent most of my time in the kitchen...it was a joy to have them anyway....school starting tomorrow and they just left.

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tfk by tfk 13 Jun 2015

Thank you so much Shyam :) very happy that you liked this!
Wow it must have been a great time for you with the family. ....its a blessing :)

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by lolly3 11 Jun 2015

Hi tfk, I agree with all the Cuties below, your bag is :- WOW, STUNNING, BEAUTIFUL, AWESOME, FANTASTIC, GORGEOUS, CREATIVE, MARVELLOUS, SUPERB, OUTSTANDING, WONERFUL, IMPRESSIVE & GLORIOUS. Thankyou sooooo much for sharing. Kind Regards Lorraine of South Australia xxxxx

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tfk by tfk 11 Jun 2015

Oh my Lorraine....I wish I could pack this bag up and send it to you right away! :)
I am flattered with your comment. ..thank you so much for appreciating!

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by sonjapotgieter 11 Jun 2015

Stunning...Stunning!!!!!Love the colours you have used with it!!!!Awesome

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tfk by tfk 11 Jun 2015

Thank you so much Sonja :)

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by justsew 11 Jun 2015

Very unusual design, ans stunning bag.
Hugs pam

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tfk by tfk 11 Jun 2015

I hope unusual in a good way...lol! :)
Thanks a lot!

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by sewtired 11 Jun 2015

Now I want to make one too. It's so very nicely done. Congrats.

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tfk by tfk 11 Jun 2015

Do give it a try ....hope you will enjoy it! Thanks a lot! :)

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by bielie 11 Jun 2015

Your bags are beautiful and so inspiring. Love your colours and combination of designs. The straps makes the bag unique. Well done.

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tfk by tfk 11 Jun 2015

Thank you so much :) I would be very happy if my work inspires anyone!
I never feel like leaving the straps plain....dont know why! ;)

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by toogie 10 Jun 2015

A lot of work in this bag! Good job!

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thanks a lot Toogie :)

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by snowbird42 10 Jun 2015

this is fantastic....given me more ideas...i have just started on gifts for christmas and this just fills the bill perfectly thank you ...soozie

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thanks a lot Soozie :)
Cute is the best place for ideas and inspiration. ....I never did all what I am doing now since I have become a member of the Cute family....thank you so much to all the Cuties! :)

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by PIGNADA 10 Jun 2015

Superbe !!! Thank you for sharing. Amitiés de France

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thank you so much :)

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by oaro 10 Jun 2015

i love it nice colores

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thanks a lot! :)

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by sandralochran 10 Jun 2015

Love it

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thanks :)

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by chenille 10 Jun 2015

Beautiful!! I love your choice of colours!!
Hugs & ** Nadyne

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thank you so much Nadyne :) I am glad you like it!

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by joanne8125 10 Jun 2015

Wow, a lot of work but turned out beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thank you so much :)

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by designgirl 10 Jun 2015

It is beautiful.

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thanks a lot! :)

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by noah 10 Jun 2015

Awesome work i loveeeeeeeeeeeee itttttttttttttt hugs

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

I am so haaaapppyyyy you liked it Carolyn :) thank you so much!

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by airyfairy 10 Jun 2015

Just love the blue bag. Hope you are proud of yourself.

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thank you so much Sarah :)

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by pldc 10 Jun 2015

Beautiful Mandelas Fatima & what a wonderful way to showcase them!~hugs~

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thank you so much :)

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by jrob Moderator 10 Jun 2015

Beautiful! That took some calculating to get the motifs where you wanted them. Impressive work.

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thank you so much :)
Yes I had planned it this way....every design is the opposite colour of the other side!
In the pic above 1 block was placed wrong then I fixed it before putting the bag together :)

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by arlene 10 Jun 2015

This bag is so lovely. Just beautiful. Lots of work went into it I can tell.

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thanks for appreciating :)

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by sewdeb 10 Jun 2015

Wow! This is spectacular!

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thanks a lot! :)

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by mysew1325 10 Jun 2015

this bag is so pretty.. lots of work here.. turned out a real beauty..

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thank you so much :)

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by basketkase 10 Jun 2015

Very cool!! Great bag project....

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thanks a lot! :)

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by MuseandSew 10 Jun 2015

Love your color choice! Your new bag is gorgeous. Did you make your own designs?

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thank you so much :) I am glad you liked it!
No these all are free designs from different sites!

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by marfa 10 Jun 2015

Looks inspiring and delightful. Great job!

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Happy to hear this :)....thanks a lot!

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by KCowden 10 Jun 2015

EWE!!! I NEED one of these! Great job! Exquisite bag!

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thanks a lot! :)

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by 02kar Moderator 10 Jun 2015

Stunning! I agree it is a work of art. I love this type of design. Now I can see what they look like when put together.

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thank you so much Karen :). ...I too love these type of designs!
I am glad you liked this! :)

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by pennifold 10 Jun 2015

WOW, WOW, WOW!!! Fatima, you've done an outstanding job on this gorgeous bag - I LOVE IT! I do hope you are keeping this one for yourself! As Lillian has mentioned, you are a very talented young woman. Well done, it looks fab! Love Chris

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thank you so much Chris :) for appreciating and your kind ...sweet words!
Well everything I make I do feel like keeping for myself but right now I am working on making some gifts to take back home for my family when I go for vacation this summer!
So I think I will have to just choose between these 2 :)
I am very happy you liked this!

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by judyoake 10 Jun 2015

So beautiful!! You have inspired me to try my own!! Thank you!

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

I am glad to hear that. ..do share with us when you try one :)
Thanks a lot!

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by graceandham 10 Jun 2015

That's a beautiful work. How much time do you think you have in it? I'm thinking I have lots of mandelas....

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thank you so much :)
Well this one was quicker than the first one as these designs took lesser time to stitch out! I was doing 2 in each hooping which took around 15-20 min each and I embroidered 20 squares!
Handles were done in 3 hoopings and both were done together side by side in a hoop ( so the length took 3 hoopings)
The bag is pretty easy and quick to put together. ..its just tye embroidery that takes time! Give it a try...it is worth the time :)

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by mops Moderator 10 Jun 2015

Wow, that's a lot of beautiful designs. The handles are lovely too.

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thanks a lot Martine :)....I too like the belt's design ( its a piece from a bigger design)

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by lbrow 10 Jun 2015

Absolutely stunning.. How very talented you are! You have created an amazing work of art with this bag/Lillian

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thank you so much Lillian :). ...you are very sweet to say so!

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by rsloan 10 Jun 2015

Beautiful use of the variety of mandella design. Thanks for showing us.

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thank you so much :)

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by spendlove Moderator 10 Jun 2015

This looks gorgeous. You have inspired me to make one!

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tfk by tfk 10 Jun 2015

Thank you so much Sue :)....I am glad you liked it!

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