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by pennifold 05 Apr 2020 ( edited Apr 08'20 13:52 )
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Hi Cuties,

This is the third I've made so far, but I haven't posted the second one yet as I'm finishing it today. This one is for Aqualina and she is a lover, like me, of Purple and I've added the Aqua as her name is Aqualina. So much time is involved in these! Thankfully being self isolated I can do them. The design is from our Australian company called Sweetpea and is the free-form Backpack. 5 to go! These are all for the grandchildren for Christmas, except Dana said that not to make one for Ryke and when she saw it, she said she'd love it! So the blue one will be for her. Love Chris

1. Front view with tassels and beads on ties.
2. Flap up so you can see the lining with zippered pocket.
3. Back view, as you can see I don't have sliders to finish it off. Will try and get some soon.
4. View inside the backpack.

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Comments (16)
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by dailylaundry 05 Apr 2020
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Wow, double wow!! I loved the first one you did - but, I think I like this one ever more!! One can see just how much time was put into this project!! Aqualina will love it!! Hugs to you!! Laura
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by pennifold 08 Apr 2020
Hi Laura, sorry I haven't answered as I was making the blue one yesterday. Thanks for your comments. Love Chris
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by sewdoctor 05 Apr 2020
+6
Beautiful!!!!!
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by pennifold 08 Apr 2020
Thanks do much, love Chris
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by robertahilde 05 Apr 2020
+5
Top job Chris. Love your backpacks, most of all the refinishing on the zippers, the beads, the straps and the purple of course!
Hugs - Roberta
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by pennifold 08 Apr 2020
Thanks Roberta, it's all the little touches that make them so special. Love Chris
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by asterixsew 05 Apr 2020
+4
Your grandchildren are going to be delighted with these stunning backpacks
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by pennifold 08 Apr 2020
Thanks so much Caroline, I do hope so. Love Chris
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by crafter2243 06 Apr 2020
+4
Awesome job. So many different wonderful features. I love purple also, Aqualina will love love love it
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by pennifold 08 Apr 2020
Thanks Angie, Dana said Aqualina will be thrilled with it. Love Chris
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by bevnorris 06 Apr 2020
+5
Stunning!! An excellent job!!! So much detail...they are so very well executed. Congratulations!
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by pennifold 08 Apr 2020
Thanks so much Bev, you are right, do much detail. Love Chris
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by blueeyedblonde 06 Apr 2020
+4
Gorgeous backpack!
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by pennifold 08 Apr 2020
Thanks so much Linda, love Chris
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by toogie 06 Apr 2020
+3
So pretty Chris! I like all the pockets and I counted at least 4 zips! I know she will love it! I love the feather stitching, wish I could do half that well free hand quilting. Colors are gorgeous,too.

ps. don't forget to water the flowers Cuties!
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by pennifold 08 Apr 2020
Thanks Toogie, there are 5 zips in these backpacks. There's one on the inside lining! They take ages to do, as there's always something I've missed. I've been sewing for donkey's years, but when there are 2 machines going, one sometimes misses a step!!!!!!!!!!! So then - unpick!!! Love Chris
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by justsew 06 Apr 2020
+3
That is soooooooooooo beautiful. love everything about it, well done.
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by pennifold 08 Apr 2020
Thanks so much Pm. I do too! Love Chris
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by dragonflyer 06 Apr 2020
+2
Gorgeous, Chris!
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by pennifold 08 Apr 2020
Thanks so much Kim, high praise coming from you. Love Chris
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by cindylynn 07 Apr 2020
+2
Beautiful. I love the colors. You did a great job. Aqualina is so lucky to have a beautiful backpack.
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by pennifold 08 Apr 2020
Thank you so much and if I haven't welcomed you here Cindy, welcome to this great community. Where are you from ?
Love Chris, Newcastle, Australia.
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by sewpam 07 Apr 2020
+2
That is a great backpack!! The colors are beautiful!! The choice of fabric is perfect!!
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by pennifold 08 Apr 2020
Thanks so much Pam, yes, the colours go well together. Unfortunately the Aqua fabric is much brighter than the picture here is showing. I used the Aqua because of our grand-daughter's name. Love Chris
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by sonjapotgieter 07 Apr 2020
+2
Stunning!!!!Beautiful fabric and work done!!!
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by pennifold 08 Apr 2020
Thanks so much Sonja. Love Chris
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by lhart 08 Apr 2020
+2
I love the colours! Great Job, your grandchildren are very lucky.
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by pennifold 11 Apr 2020
Thanks so much for your comment. Love Chris
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by airyfairy 08 Apr 2020
+2
Brilliant work Chris
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by pennifold 11 Apr 2020
Thanks so much Sarah, love Chris
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by cfidl 08 Apr 2020
+1
Fabulous bags! I love the colors in this one.
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by pennifold 11 Apr 2020
Thanks Chris, me too. Love Chris