This pouch is for my sister-in-law. She is spending Christmas in Hong Kong where her son is spending half this university year studying. I thought I could fill it with travel miniatures (and maybe chocolate too). She could open the gift before she leaves on her trip and hopefully like it enough that she takes it with her. The pouch is massive so she should be able to fit everything in and then some.
I used a piece of my long owned and very occasionally used flamingo fabric, because I love it so much. I paired it with hot pink Stof linen, a lime green zip and a pink lining. I used line green thread to top stitch a little, but I didn't do much as I used fusible fleece.
I love the various flamingos. Whoever designed it is genius - a flamingo snorkling? Come on, you've got to love it.
So now my mind is turning to all the other things I would like to get made over the next few weeks. Lets hope that I find the time.
Susan
It's satisfying getting a check, innit? I have a few half-dones but need something different to finish every one. Curses! Very cute flamingoes (agreed on the snorkel!) and a very thoughtful gift.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beauty of a bag - love those pink flamingoes!!! SIL has gotta love it!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan! Great start! This is beautiful and the fabric fantastic! I have started one present but can't show it - I don't like this period with all the secret projects. x Teje
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful bag, I'm sure your sister will be thrilled with it. The flamingoes are fab I love the fact they are dressed up with crowns and glasses.
ReplyDeleteAli xx
Of course your sister will take it away with her - its fabulous !!!
ReplyDeletechristmas finishes already eh? well done you!
ReplyDeletetime to start making those Christmas lists. (harder to do the actual making and buying though)
ReplyDeletegreat bag, your sil will love it
And you mocked my Monkey eating a hot dog in NY, really??!?!!
ReplyDeleteYou are ridiculously organised! So cute! Jxo
ReplyDeleteThat's a very cheerful finish :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely make, those flamingos are lovely! Hooray for starting on your Christmas 'make' list!
ReplyDeleteShe is so lucky to have you and to go to Hongkong! She will love it as you said: who would not love those flamingos :)
ReplyDeleteA snorkeling flamingo makes everything perfect. Lovely pouch and I'm afraid I only intend making (or attempting to make) one Christmas present this year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute pouch .. those flamingos are great! those sunglasses are adorable too.
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