Friday, 19 October 2012

Not One Stitch Unpicked...

... so far today. It seems strange and unusual what with the way I have been sewing of late, but I have finished my Mouthy Stitches tote for my secret partner and not a minute too soon. I so hope she likes it because blood, sweat and tears has gone into the making of it.

I lined it with the orange seeds fabric, as it is one of my favourite oranges ever. And I made a very simple key fob - on the premise that my original idea of a key fob combined with a mini change purse for parking money was just a bit beyond my capabilities this week.


Despite all the ups and downs in the making of this tote, I like it, I like it a lot. We all know that I love my vibrant colours, but this is the first time I have combined orange, pink and yellow together and, for me, it works.

I inserted a simple pocket in the lining and also put in a little loop so that the clip (yet to be attached but coming soon) on the key fob can be clipped safe in the purse, and easily found upon my partner's return  home, or to their car.


So, for better or worse, my bit for Mouthy Stitches it ready for posting. And I have ticked a box in the Finish-A-Long too. Yay!

Susan
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37 comments:

  1. Charlotte19 October 2012 at 13:06

    it's FAB!

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  2. Sadie19 October 2012 at 13:37

    Super cool! Very lucky partner!

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  3. Leanne19 October 2012 at 13:48

    It is wonderful!

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  4. cheeky monkey19 October 2012 at 13:59

    It is absolutely gorgeous! I would love to get it .... think your partner will really love it!

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  5. Fiona @ Poppy Makes19 October 2012 at 14:06

    Looks fantastic! Lucky partner :)
    Wow I think my phone is letting me comment today!!!

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  6. Cindy19 October 2012 at 14:34

    YIPPEE! YIPPEE! It's just super!

    Love, love, love your key fob!

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  7. Annabella19 October 2012 at 14:42

    It's a fab bag and fob Susan - yeah to a super finish!

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  8. Rhonda the Rambler19 October 2012 at 14:43

    Wonderful!!!

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  9. Sarah19 October 2012 at 14:54

    Lovely :-)

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  10. Marit19 October 2012 at 14:55

    As my step mom says: You have outdone yourself! It's fabulous:)

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  11. Cathy19 October 2012 at 15:17

    Just awesome!!!!

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  12. Flo @ Butterfly Quilting19 October 2012 at 15:30

    this is absolutely fabulous!! What a lucky partner you have!!I love it.(just in case she doesn't ..I would offer to take it off her hands LOL)

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  13. Catherine19 October 2012 at 15:47

    Well done on persevering after all the bag has thrown at you! It looks fantastic, your partner is going to love it

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  14. Quilting In The Cold19 October 2012 at 15:59

    oh Susan it is gorgeous!

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  15. Di19 October 2012 at 16:15

    Susan it is FABULOUS. x

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  16. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com19 October 2012 at 16:16

    it's perfect

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  17. Run Quilt Knit Write19 October 2012 at 16:56

    Wish I was your partner!

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  18. Sarah Lou19 October 2012 at 17:16

    Fabulous!

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  19. Archie The Wonder Dog19 October 2012 at 18:11

    Just in case you don't know...I LOVE THIS BAG!!!!!!

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  20. Sarah19 October 2012 at 18:23

    Amazing finish!

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  21. Mrs Flying Blind...19 October 2012 at 18:45

    Bloody awesomeness xxx

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  22. Nicky19 October 2012 at 19:05

    I think everyone has said it all! Absolutely fantastic but I wouldn't expect anything less from you Susan!

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  23. linda19 October 2012 at 19:17

    beautiful ............well done !!

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  24. Pennie19 October 2012 at 20:33

    Ooh, I so wish I was in that swap.... :-)

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  25. Sunnybec19 October 2012 at 20:45

    I want it!!!! It's one of the nicest bags I have seen. Well done you! Hugs x

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  26. Kelly19 October 2012 at 21:05

    Its bloody gorgeous - well worth those sweary tears!

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  27. Susan19 October 2012 at 21:31

    Well worth all the bloody sweat and tears!!! Gorgeous !!!!

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  28. Chrissy19 October 2012 at 22:04

    That is so gorgeous. I really love that orange lining fabric. It's so vibrant. You have done good stitchness. The whole project is triumph, please take a bow!

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  29. Judith, Belfast20 October 2012 at 00:13

    Flippin' awesome! It's a stunner, and I love your key fob too! Worth all the angst I say! Jxo

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  30. Sophie Belle Designs20 October 2012 at 00:21

    Be proud, be very proud :)

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  31. Marg20 October 2012 at 02:10

    Absolutely awesome, well worth the anguish of unpicking.

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  32. Francine20 October 2012 at 06:29

    It is beautiful Susan, I love pink and orange together, I did a wedding cake with those colors this summer and it was gorgeous. The yellow really brings the two colors together and they all look wonderful against the blue.

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  33. Sheila20 October 2012 at 09:01

    Oh it's for better for sure - I love pink and orange together and your words are genius.

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  34. Nat at Made in Home20 October 2012 at 09:06

    It is amazing!!

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  35. Sarah Ashford21 October 2012 at 09:54

    Oh wow this was well worth every drop of blood sweat and tears, it's stunning! So bright and vibrant, I am sure your partner will LOVE it. Well done for not giving up and for a fantastic finish. You are very clever :-)

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  36. Shontelle21 October 2012 at 10:20

    That bag is fantastic - there is so much work in it! And your embroidery is looking the goods!

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  37. Shay22 October 2012 at 00:36

    Your swap partner is going to freak right out when they receive this. Despite the trials and tribulations it is utterly gorgeous.

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