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Thursday 13 November 2014

Back to the machine !!

I had a few hours free at the weekend so decided to get a couple of extra Christmas gifts sewn.  Now I had seen a little tote bag that had a drawstring top on line somewhere and set myself the task of looking for it........well, that was easier said than done.   I searched pinterest and other sites but only  came up with a couple that seemed too big for what I wanted.  I just could not get to the pattern  ...how frustrating is that!! Eventually I came across this one by Pink Penguin it was in my files already but I just couldn't remember where.....its a really nice size for small projects, and was  quite quick to make.  I did add a couple of pockets inside for those small bits that always get lost at the bottom of bags.

7.5" H x  7" W x  5"D 


Little Miss I loves dots so hope she likes this

I then thought I would make a small table runner and decided on this pattern  but I was just going to use the start blocks.  I did exactly as the pattern said, cut up all my mini charms then could not get them to sit nicely on the 4" plain fabric and when I looked at the photos, something didn't seem to match up. So I gave up with a grumpy face as I had already cut my fabric and I felt the mini charm pack was just wasted!  I then came up with this one which went together in no time at all.  Unfortunately a second pack of mini charms had to be used, but at least I got another small gift finished.


Mine is much smaller than the original pattern.

My  knitting needles have been dashing away and  I made another 'cardie' but this one is a bit larger (just added a few more stitches at the 'cast-on' stage) and once again I reduced the length as the pattern did say it was originally made for a rather tall lady   

Think this one will work fine for me.
That's about it for now, so see you next time x

7 comments:

  1. You've been a very busy lady. I like these drawstring totes although I've not attempted one myself - need a reason to make one. :)

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  2. Bags look good, and I love the cardigan. busy girl again. wish I could get organised!!

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  3. I love little runners because you can use them in more places or just hang them up!:)

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  4. Ever the production line Jo, I am so impressed.

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  5. Looove the little bag. Could I have the pattern (or link) sometime? xx

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  6. You have been very busy.Love the bag and runner. Like your jacket ready for the cold weather.

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  7. Love your tote bag so busy not long now xxxx

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