I made this bag for a contest but alas, it was rejected, because I didn't use one of the digitiser's designs.
The materials are all natural except for the bead and floral embellishments.
The bag exterior is made from Hessian, the lining is made from unbleached Calico and the straps are cotton webbing.
The embroidery is done using natural Rayon thread and the whole bag is stitched together using cotton thread.
The bag measures 12.25 inches wide by 13.5 inches high by 5 inches deep.
The webbing straps are a very comfortable 2 inches wide by 23.5 inches long and continue underneath the base of the bag for added support to carry heavier groceries.
The central design, excluding text, is by Carolyn Faulk, http://www.carolyndesigns.com/ind... it is called Summerdream but I searched her web site inside out and couldn't find it anywhere.
I digitised the text myself using Xpressive software.
I am very proud of my first attempt at making a functional and attractive grocery bag.
Thanks for peeking. hugs n roses to all, Meganne
122864Oh My Gosh Meganne , WHAT A SHOPPING bag! That's the most amazing one I have ever seen. It's just so much mor than a shopping bag. What talent!!!
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6190Well Meg I think it's too pretty to use for carrying groceries. You have done well & I don't think you should have been eliminated. I think they are the losers. *
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743289Meganne, you did a great job, it looks lovely. *4u Hugs Yvonne
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13907It is a beautiful bag, Meganne! You deserved a prize! You're a winner, any way!***
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by meganne
02 Sep 2010
Thanks Nini, I guess the prize is I get to keep it. LOL!!!
Hugs n roses, Meganne
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3780WOW Very very beautiful!
and flowers for all friends.
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5433Interesting to read and beautiful to look at - I like the depth of the design!
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8654It's a lovely bag Meganne and now you'll be able to use it.
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2945this bag should have won grand prize.. it is stunning..
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119791Wow Meganne-this bag is absolutely gorgous-sure looks like a definate winner in my book-but then again I am not a contest judge. I agree with Shirlene-their loss.~linda~
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by meganne
02 Sep 2010
Thanks Linda, appreciate the compliment and boost to my morale. Hugs n roses, Meganne
20173It doesn't matter that you didn't follow their "rules" - you have created something beautiful which is truly your own. Well done, it's a winner in my eyes. Love and a flower from Dianne x x x
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by meganne
01 Sep 2010
Thanks Dianne, at least now I won't have to hand it over for a year of shows etc., which is what the winner has to agree to do. :-)
hugs n roses, Meganne
11791Meganne, this is lovely work - it was their loss for not allowning you to use this in the contest - but in the meantime - you created a great green bag - I have this design - as well - it looks great on this bag - it is good to see your work again.
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by meganne
01 Sep 2010
Thanks Shirlene, I've been managing a bit here and there in between other commitments, but digitising usually comes first. I worked so hard to get this finished before the deadline,but I'm glad I won't have to part with it now, cause there's no chance of winning! LOL!!!
hugs n roses, Meganne
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