Now to the bag part of my post. Two weeks ago I made myself two new holiday bags. I spied a tablecloth in a second hand shop and when I discovered it had pictures of places of Cornwall on it I was tres excite. I loved the colour combination and when Louise asked if I would like to have a sewing day on a workshop I grabbed the chance and off I went to make a new holiday bag. Not many sleeps and then we will be on our way to Cornwall. We love it and can't wait for the break. We stay on a caravan site in a static caravan. The site is very quiet and peaceful and we have been a fair few times so it is a little like home from home. The nearest town is Helson but we are only a stones throw from St Ives, St Michael's Mount, Penzance, Falmouth etc. Bliss. Here are the bags I made to take with me.
A small handbag and a larger over the shoulder number
Oh how I love St Ives
I was very pleased with the results
Inside details
St Michael's Mount
Front view
Inside pocket
The Island at Newquay - many happy teenage holidays spent in Newquay - we used to get burnt to a crisp as was the fashion in those days - the redder the better - if only we had known - I am much more careful now!
I thoroughly enjoyed making these bags. The patterns where in Louise's extensive pattern collection the fabric from my stash. One holiday tablecloth, an old thrifted linen tea towel (the stripy yellow, orange and blue fabric), Laura Ashley vintage blue fabric, old sheet for lining and some East of India spotty ribbon.
When my Mum saw it she loved it so much I made her one too
Truro Cathedral
Falmouth
Stripy ribbon - I did a button tab for Mum to make it a little more secure
So Diane if you see a bag like this whilst you are in Cornwall it will be ME.
18 comments:
Lovely bags - enjoy your trip.
Liz
The bags are beautiful. A unique item, of which you are the only owner of one in the whole world! I wish I had the patience to sew something as lovely. x
Debs, Yes I agree SM does make exceedingly good cakes, and wow yes we did talk about the book (Not that I've read it either..My holiday book too!)Bags are fab..as always a nifty little number you just 'threw' together..lol.great to see you last night a good laugh had by all xx Jane xx
Great bags - you will be the envy of other holiday-makers who will no doubt be wondering where you can buy them! A great way of re-cycling the tablecloth. Have a great holiday too.
x
I shall be on the look out - and if i see it, I may steal it and run off with it - ITS GORGEOUS!!!!!! I can't wait to get off - we are in out tent at Ayr in St Ives, so the wind better have dropped by then!!! and I also can't wat to go on my bag making course at Luoises on 11th Sept - day after my birthday incidentally. Are you going on that one? I hope you are.
Well done you these are brilliant bags! I love the pictures, very CK style :) the bags look really well made and very special.
Bee happy x
Have a delicious day!
Wow I love them! what a great idea, I hope you have a fantastic time, I totally love Cornwall, we went to mevagissy ( have no idea how to spell that,tried lots of ways it's still red!!!) When I was little I can remember it being so pretty, and loving it, will go back one day. xx
Lovely Debs! I have bag envy ;-) The St Ives one is my favourite, all the detail and the pockets and trim, they look perfect holiday bags!
I have been collecting tea towels to make some beach bags but haven't got round to it yet....
Have a super time in Cornwall xxxx
Great bags - well done! Love Cornwall - enjoy your break! Abby x
how fabulous - i will remember this idea and keep a look out for T towels with the classic holiday picture on!
Happy hols
fee x
(2 sleeps and only five days work on list and counting)
Fabulous bags....everyone in Cornwall will be envious and want one:) The Crimson and The White is a great book. I've read it twice.
Love your bags they are fab!! and lucky you for going to Cornwall soon, we have booked to go in August, we are off to St Agnes, can't wait !!
Have not read the book but did go to the cinema last week to see Water for Elephants, I wasn't a Robert Patterson Fab before I went, but my head has been turned. Its a great film but I assume the book will be better they usually are. xx
Lovely bags - you are clever! If you see a tall, very good-looking chap with beautiful teeth whilst in Falmouth it could well be my #1 son Mr Charming...if it is tell him his mum is wondering if he's forgotten her phone number lol!
K xx
I love these bags and wish I could produce things like this. Cornwall is a wonderful place, I had the best holiday in Coverack and hope you have a brilliant time too. x
Debs - of course you haven't offended me - you make me laugh!
(outloud)
fee
(and I can confirm his trumps certainly do not smell of roses!)
Lovely bags, I love St Ives also! Thanks for popping by my blog, I have some calpol but not satchets so great advice,
Thanks,
Nelly x
Just discovered you wonderful blog.Those bags are awesome! I love them. They are all the more special as they will accompany you on holiday. You are going to be pestered by people asking "where did you get this bag" Truly beautiful
Your holiday sounds idyllic - have a wonderful time
Helen Tilston
Hello Debs!
Just stopping by to let you know that I would like to award you a 'Versatile Blogger' Award, as I so enjoy reading your amusing blog! Thanks and hope you will enjoy sharing the award, but if it's not your cup of tea, I won't be offended!
Alix x
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