Here is my new Citrus Bag! It is designed to be a "carry all" kind of bag/tote,but it will mostly be used as a shopping bag. The name comes from the bright citrus colors in the fabrics used to make it. The fabric that makes up the top portion of the bag has been in my stash for a few years.
I re-discovered it recently while straightening up the stash,and pulled it out. It went onto the corner of my sewing table where it sat until inspiration nudged me in the bag/tote direction :) Do you ever "re-discover fabric" in your stash? There are two pockets inside that go up about 3/4 of the way towards the top of the bag. They are made from the main fabric used on the outside of the bag.
You can see how grey it is in this photo. The dimensions of the bag are 13 inches tall/high by 12 inches end to end by 5 3/4 inches across the bottom/side to side. Quite roomy for holding grocery's or whatever you are purchasing.
A close up of one,of the three. I was calling them wine/champagne glasses,but Mr. P says that they are Cordial glasses.
My inspector of all things crafty,Midas,was not to pleased about having to inspect from the window ;)
He decided to go pout in the garden,I am sure that he is pouting since he looked everywhere but at me while I had the camera!
Now its off to cut some Christmas fabric up into 112 5"Charms for a swap!!!
A parting shot of the glass coffee/espresso solar lights that light the stairs at night.
CeLynn, Love, love, love your focus fabric on the bag! The colors are gorgeous! Did you have a pattern or just made it up? I do re-discover fabrics every time I need to take out new ones for a project. You can't remember every single one of them all the time... I guess :)
ReplyDeleteThe solar lights look awesome with those tall glasses, hope they light your way at night!
Inspector cat totally looks like our professor cat :) He wants to see and know everything. Hilarious! :))))
LOve the bag, you took a basic tote and gave it personality with the great colors and the pieced panel. Good joooob!
ReplyDeleteI love your bag. The last time I re-discovered fabric in my stash, it turned into a giant star that I use as a shower curtain. Come on over to stonesoup55.blogspot.com and see it.
ReplyDeleteLove the bag the colours are gorgeous. Your solar lights look great what a fantastic idea. Ali x
ReplyDeleteThe bags lovely you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to get your charms :) LOL There is another swap that just opened today - dots/stripes paired with solids. I love the bag - one day you need to do a tutorial for all your bags :)
ReplyDeleteLove your tote bag! Love the bright colors. I am sure if I took time out to revisit my stash I would be re inspired to make something different than what was originally intended.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bag, love the fabrics! Your new solar lights are neat and Midas does seem a bit unhappy to be left inside! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteQuilting at the River Linky Party Tuesday