My latest project

I made this bag for the gift exchange we have at our small group's
Christmas party. I have to say this was a real bear to make! The bag
is has a layer of two sided fusible Timtex stabilizer on the sides.
The bottom has TWO layers of Timtex. Sewing that seam to attach the
bottom to the sides nearly did me in. Well I thought so at the time.
It was handsewing the bias edging to the stabilized fabric that was
the killer. My hands hurt for a couple days. I hope my friend likes
it!

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Awesome, Kathyl! Absolutely awesome. I just don't know how in the world
you did that. Every cut and every stitch is perfect and it is gorgeous.
Atta girl. Polly

"Kathyl" wroteI made this bag for the gift exchange we have at our small
group's
Christmas party. I have to say this was a real bear to make! The bag
is has a layer of two sided fusible Timtex stabilizer on the sides.
The bottom has TWO layers of Timtex. Sewing that seam to attach the
bottom to the sides nearly did me in. Well I thought so at the time.
It was handsewing the bias edging to the stabilized fabric that was
the killer. My hands hurt for a couple days. I hope my friend likes
it!

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...53918257nmpnaS

Well if your friend doesn't like it I know someone who does VBG
It is beautiful

Dee in Oz


"Kathyl" wrote in message
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I made this bag for the gift exchange we have at our small group's
Christmas party. I have to say this was a real bear to make! The bag
is has a layer of two sided fusible Timtex stabilizer on the sides.
The bottom has TWO layers of Timtex. Sewing that seam to attach the
bottom to the sides nearly did me in. Well I thought so at the time.
It was handsewing the bias edging to the stabilized fabric that was
the killer. My hands hurt for a couple days. I hope my friend likes
it!

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...53918257nmpnaS

Well done! In spite of all the pain, it looks great. If she doesn't like
it (and that shouldn't be even a remote possibility!), I'll be glad to
come down and take it off your hands.
--
Louise in Iowa
nieland1390@mchsi dot com
http://community.webshots.com/user/louiseiniowa

Kathyl wrote:
I made this bag for the gift exchange we have at our small group's
Christmas party. I have to say this was a real bear to make! The bag
is has a layer of two sided fusible Timtex stabilizer on the sides.
The bottom has TWO layers of Timtex. Sewing that seam to attach the
bottom to the sides nearly did me in. Well I thought so at the time.
It was handsewing the bias edging to the stabilized fabric that was
the killer. My hands hurt for a couple days. I hope my friend likes
it!

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...53918257nmpnaS

On Dec 14, 8:25*pm, "Dee in Oz"
wrote:
Well if your friend doesn't like it I know someone who does VBG
It is beautiful

Dee in Oz

"Kathyl" wrote in message

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I made this bag for the gift exchange we have at our small group's
Christmas party. *I have to say this was a real bear to make! *The bag
is has a layer of two sided fusible Timtex stabilizer on the sides.
The bottom has TWO layers of Timtex. *Sewing that seam to attach the
bottom to the sides nearly did me in. *Well I thought so at the time.
It was handsewing the bias edging to the stabilized fabric that was
the killer. *My hands hurt for a couple days. *I hope my friend likes
it!

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...53918257nmpnaS

The pattern suggests using the two sided fusible Pellon Peltex, which
might be a bit lighter than the one I used. It is wider than the
Timtex but was 7.99 at Joann's (before coupons). I already had two
rolls of the Timtex here, so I spliced it together. I also had all
the fabrics in my stash. The plaids for the bias were fat quarters
that I also had....and I buy very few plaids. So other then buying
the pattern, I used everything else from my stash. I'll have to
think twice before tackling this again.

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Kathyl wrote:

I made this bag for the gift exchange we have at our small group's
Christmas party. I have to say this was a real bear to make! The bag
is has a layer of two sided fusible Timtex stabilizer on the sides.
The bottom has TWO layers of Timtex. Sewing that seam to attach the
bottom to the sides nearly did me in. Well I thought so at the time.
It was handsewing the bias edging to the stabilized fabric that was
the killer. My hands hurt for a couple days. I hope my friend likes
it!

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...53918257nmpnaS


Kathyl, I do! Really I do! I just love it!

--
Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
sw.foster1 (at) gmail (dot) com (remove/change the obvious)
http://www.sandymike.net

That turned out wonderful. Wow that is one cool bag. You
did a terrific job on it.
Gosh, this year without a broken leg or weddings should mostly
seem a breeze to you.
Taria
"Kathyl" wrote in message
...
I made this bag for the gift exchange we have at our small group's
Christmas party. I have to say this was a real bear to make! The bag
is has a layer of two sided fusible Timtex stabilizer on the sides.
The bottom has TWO layers of Timtex. Sewing that seam to attach the
bottom to the sides nearly did me in. Well I thought so at the time.
It was handsewing the bias edging to the stabilized fabric that was
the killer. My hands hurt for a couple days. I hope my friend likes
it!

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...53918257nmpnaS

On Dec 14, 8:22*pm, "Polly Esther" wrote:
Awesome, Kathyl! *Absolutely awesome. *I just don't know how in the world
you did that. *Every cut and every stitch is perfect and it is gorgeous..
Atta girl. *Polly

"Kathyl" wroteI made this bag for the gift exchange we have at our small
group's





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Aw shucks Pollly...thank you! I bought the pattern during my multi
state shop hop. There was one made up at a quilt shop and they were
offering a class. I wonder if there are some tips and tricks I could
have learned!

On Dec 14, 8:25*pm, "Dee in Oz"
wrote:
Well if your friend doesn't like it I know someone who does VBG
It is beautiful

Dee in Oz




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Thanks Dee!

On Dec 14, 8:32*pm, Louise in Iowa nieland1390@mchsi-dot-com wrote:
Well done! In spite of all the pain, it looks great. If she doesn't like
it (and that shouldn't be even a remote possibility!), I'll be glad to
come down and take it off your hands.
--
Louise in Iowa
nieland1390@mchsi dot comhttp://community.webshots.com/user/louiseiniowa


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Thank you Louise! I'll keep your number ready. :-)