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Hi Knitters,
Well, here it is one last time. I finished the seams and lining yesterday. Vogue On the Go series, Bags Two is a great little book, but this bag is by far my favorite. The designer is Sima Brason Ferraro and she does an excellent job.
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The lining took me most of the day working off and on. I have a sewing machine but it is not at my house right now. It is a long story. Needless to say I sewed everything by hand which I like to do anyway but it is time consuming.
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You cover a heavy piece of cardboard for a bottom insert. I like this feature because it helps give the bag structure.
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I chose the dotted fabric because I thought it carried the bobble theme right on to the inside of the bag. The instructions for the lining are crystal clear, very precise.
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It really reminds me of candy, light, fluffy, whipped sugar. Yum!
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Lovin' the magnetic snap, too. I ordered this from
here awhile ago, not with this bag in mind though. It is fun when you just have things on hand when you need them.
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The handle is the best part. I can't stand a knitted handle that stretches out as you use the bag. Sima has the perfect solution. You cover a piece of plastic needlepoint mesh with fabric. Then whipstitch it onto the underside of the handle.
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Then you have the knitted handle but it has strength and will keep its intended shape.
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This will be the perfect little knitting bag for socks or hats or mittens or toys. It is so fun to have a new knitted bag, right? I may just have to throw out a "wa-la" on this one. It is just that good.
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I can't wait to put this sweet little bag to use. You should try this pattern out. You won't be disappointed, guaranteed!
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I hope everyone is having a nice summer so far. It is going fast. My sister lives in a beautiful, huge old house on Lake Monona in Madison. It is a summer retreat and we spend every 4th of July over there for a cookout with my family. The kids have an absolute blast together. Then my brother-in-law takes us out on the lake in the boat for fireworks viewing. We can see 3 different shows at the same time from the lake.
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Their trampoline is always more fun with water balloons thrown in the mix.
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I passed off the candle lighting duties this time. Here is my 4th of July baby, well 5th of July actually. She turned 11 yesterday.
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She glows like a ripe peach. She's a good squeeze, too, and we love her so.
best, susie