Hi Cuties, I finished the second bag and am thrilled with it. I rang all my friends and asked them what their favourite colours were. This one is for Meg as she asked for Aboriginal printed fabric. I popped into Amy's this morning and then went to Spotlight and bought $117.00 dollars worth of fabric and got it for $30.00 - there was a massive sale on. So I can't wait to get started on the next 5! Thanks for looking, love Chris

Oh...I like this one too...lovely. This sure is on my to do list. Thanks.

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by pennifold 15 Feb 2015

Thanks very much, love Chris

So Stunning..

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by pennifold 15 Feb 2015

Thankyou, the colours really make this bag. Love Chris

Beautiful work Chris!

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by pennifold 15 Feb 2015

Thanks so much Charlotte, it's really very easy, just straight sewing. Love Chris

Hi Chris, love the prints and Spotlight is great with their specials... bought $120 worth of cotton wadding for 2 quilts i am making for $65 i just love their vouchers they send you looking forward to seeing more totes...soozie

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by pennifold 14 Feb 2015

Hi Soozie, yes, when they have a sale it's always great to get in and buy up stuff! Love Chris

Awesome job Chris hugs as always

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by pennifold 14 Feb 2015

Thanks Carolyn, love Chris

Great bag. Great buy at Spotlight. May have to call in as we will be driving past today. Hugs

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by pennifold 14 Feb 2015

Good for you Shirley, hope you get some bargains. Love Chris

That is a beautiful bag. Can't wait to see the others when you get them done.

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by pennifold 14 Feb 2015

Thanks Lynn, I hope they turn out as great as these. Love Chris

Love it

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by pennifold 14 Feb 2015

Thanks Sandra, love Chris

What unusual fabrics. That's a great color combination for that bag. She'll be able to use it with a lot of different outfits. Well done!

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by pennifold 14 Feb 2015

That's a good idea Penny, love Chris

Your bags are turning out great,Chris. I will make a tote, like they show here, but not till the 'bag bug' bites me again. Right now I have ITH toy fever-lol- Trying to get something for boys so I can move on...maybe to bags, who knows. Yours look great

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by pennifold 14 Feb 2015

Thanks so much Toogie, hope your ITH toy fever last a bit longer, been enjoying them immensely. Love Chris

Wow, Chris this is another beauty...Meganne is probably drooling...how will she ever wait until November??? What a super buy on fabric you got too...I need to come shop with you!

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by pennifold 14 Feb 2015

Ha ha ha! I hope she doesn't look at this post! I'm so happy with the fabrics I got too. Love Chris

Wow, what a stunning tote, Chris......the colors are beautiful and dramatic!

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by pennifold 14 Feb 2015

They look fabulous in real life! Love Chris

Love the colors! I might just have to make one of these!

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by pennifold 14 Feb 2015

Thanks Sue, go for it! Love Chris

Another Winner!!!! do your friends know how lucky they are?

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by pennifold 14 Feb 2015

Thanks so much Therese, I think so, they always appreciate how much work I put into these goodies. Love Chris

just as pretty as the blue one, nice of you to get their color choice. also nice of you to make these bags. LOL!

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by pennifold 14 Feb 2015

Thanks so much Sandy, I appreciate that. Love Chris

great bargains & they are sure exciting to find. I'm sure Meg will love her tote!~hugs~

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by pennifold 14 Feb 2015

Thanks Loralye, I hope so. Love Chris

Wow! I'm going fabric shopping with you!! (like I NEED more fabric, LOL) This bag is beautiful!


For those US Cuties who are looking for the foam fusible Jenny uses in her tote bag - I came across it at my local Viking Dealer (inside Jo-Ann's) - it ain't cheap! LOL! $22.95 for the 18x58" package, but they have it in white and BLACK. It's under their Inspira brand - but it's the same stuff.
Happy stitching!

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by pennifold 14 Feb 2015

Well, it's very expensive here too! Thanks for the compliment about my bag and fabric, love Chris

Great job love your colors

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by pennifold 14 Feb 2015

Thanks DeVon, they do look good together, don't they? Love Chris

Beautiful Chris, I watched that video to. Cant wait to make one myself.

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by pennifold 14 Feb 2015

Hi Didi, you will love it. It's such an easy way of doing things. Love Chris

Lovely bags. I found some foam on Amazon, I think it was 52"x18" How many bags would I get out of that? Jo

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by pennifold 14 Feb 2015

Hi Jo, I'm afraid to tell you that for this bag size you cut out a piece 15 inches wide by 30 inches long - so you would only get 1 out of that amount with a 22 x 3 inch strip remaining!!!!! You might try making smaller cosmetic bags or something along those lines. Love Chris

by rosakent 14 Feb 2015

Thanks Chris, I've just checked Amazon again and the price has halved since last week, and its 58"x18", so I could get 2 slightly smaller, so I'll treat myself. Love Jo

Congratulations for the bargain Chris! The bag is beautiful but now the question is: Can Meg wait until your Christmas luncheon to get her bag?
lol.... Hugs, Lidia

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by pennifold 14 Feb 2015

Well, she is going to have to wait! 'Cause I don't have my luncheon till either late November or early December! Love Chris

Well done with the fabric bargains and this is a lovely bag and Meg will love it (PS if she doesn't please could I have it?)

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by lidiad 14 Feb 2015

When I finished typing my comment, I saw what you have written....... Are we telepathic? lol... Hugs, Lidia

by pennifold 14 Feb 2015

You both must be 'fizzic' (as said like Pa from The Darling Buds of May). The word of course is supposed to be Psychic, but Pa being British would say the word like the above quote! (Physic)

by sewdeb 14 Feb 2015

I loved "The Darling Buds of May"!

Congratulations on your super buy! L♥ve the fabric and the bag!

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by pennifold 14 Feb 2015

Thanks Jo, it's turned out better than I thought. I'm not a lover of the earthy colours - never have been, but these look good together. Love Chris

Beautiful Chris your ladies will be thrilled this Christmas.. p.s. I'm still waiting for my delivery of foam had to send them a email this morning..

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by pennifold 14 Feb 2015

It took a few days for mine to arrive and I'm closer to Lismore than you are! Love Chris