tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24324054094339246312024-03-17T20:03:08.221-07:00The Purse ProjectChallenging you to create a purse, tote, or bagwoof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.comBlogger177125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432405409433924631.post-73011173386803957422013-01-17T21:04:00.002-08:002013-01-17T21:07:51.569-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOWCPF_kssOEymHkMOdv0BwCOmbbikX5qR1VyAjB_Er7Ibd0Ya6qak4TwOuMygHn_mwzkdJkzq6k8TnTfEuqrivtWdyHdqwkVRiiuKoXG6rcvdp5q-3PkJ6nlFpj8EIPBmbhBcus6uV4/s1600/birkin+bag+pattern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="236" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNOWCPF_kssOEymHkMOdv0BwCOmbbikX5qR1VyAjB_Er7Ibd0Ya6qak4TwOuMygHn_mwzkdJkzq6k8TnTfEuqrivtWdyHdqwkVRiiuKoXG6rcvdp5q-3PkJ6nlFpj8EIPBmbhBcus6uV4/s320/birkin+bag+pattern.jpg" /></a></div><br />
I finally got ahold of this out-of-print Vogue pattern of an <br />
Hermes Birkin Bag.<br />
Drool...<br />
I can't wait to make thiswoof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432405409433924631.post-47095623820188660352012-07-02T14:44:00.001-07:002012-07-02T14:44:55.388-07:00I made a reusable shopping tote from trashI made a reusable shopping tote by recycling the bag from dry cat food.
Check on the details on my <a href="http://woofnanny.blogspot.com/2012/07/i-made-reusable-shopping-bag-from-trash.html">Woof Nanny blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<p>Nicole Kelner is selling these adorable handmade wristlets for your Iphone.
<br>These are available in different fabric choices in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/96733197/iphone-wristlet">her Etsy shop</a>.</br></p>
<p>She also makes purses with an exterior pocket for your phone.</p>woof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432405409433924631.post-83966363607312910962010-11-01T23:21:00.000-07:002010-11-01T23:22:53.698-07:00Blogs of interestBecky has an interesting post about the 25 top purse-related blogs.<br />Read it <a href="http://www.becomeaphotographer.org/top-25-handbag-and-purse-blogs">here</a>.woof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432405409433924631.post-79650213569870782402010-10-18T10:17:00.000-07:002010-10-18T11:05:02.937-07:00Trick or Treat Bag TutorialsWho wants a hard plastic pumpkin or an old pillowcase, when you can sew up an adorable trick or treat tote following one of these tutorials?!<br /><br />Cute <a href="http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/how-to/how-to-scrappy-owl-treat-bag-tutorial-063207">Scrappy Owl bag</a> by Ohdeeoh<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj26ZsTnsT-mAu2A89J6D68ItPTK7vALLHwiBNrFhjOLjiBmtmDHlQiw0osoJKl29z45QzWIhpGEldnj_kGQjzs9nZ8JvHfYK-0m5t0DJMvvk97QhNxe5mw80CWsuy6n9n2lylX8_G4bU0/s1600/2008-09-18-scrappyowl.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj26ZsTnsT-mAu2A89J6D68ItPTK7vALLHwiBNrFhjOLjiBmtmDHlQiw0osoJKl29z45QzWIhpGEldnj_kGQjzs9nZ8JvHfYK-0m5t0DJMvvk97QhNxe5mw80CWsuy6n9n2lylX8_G4bU0/s320/2008-09-18-scrappyowl.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529437312421226482" /></a><br /><br />Quilted bags from <a href="http://www.teenytinyquilts.com/2009/10/because-i-didnt-make-their-costumes/">Teeny Tiny Quilts</a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJAaGtbAfaDIxOGmiJXXCfr5-F8HGia6DlJMh1oCdQIscjW6lCq2vWeM2DRpzwgOXMr4-shvpLJm1ap__h2_zL_gE-rELPR5Pw_ZbiAjbhvBLBKMSZjvPg31i5Iq-kAZ7nQDCqtP-Qw3g/s1600/3996091542_338b2ae7a3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJAaGtbAfaDIxOGmiJXXCfr5-F8HGia6DlJMh1oCdQIscjW6lCq2vWeM2DRpzwgOXMr4-shvpLJm1ap__h2_zL_gE-rELPR5Pw_ZbiAjbhvBLBKMSZjvPg31i5Iq-kAZ7nQDCqtP-Qw3g/s320/3996091542_338b2ae7a3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529438324559958002" /></a><br /><br />Felted candy corn bag, made by <a href="http://isela.typepad.com/looming_crafts/2007/10/candy-corn-insp.html">Purling Sprite</a> (pattern by Lion Brand Yarn)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioD4i5qnRSXGkbbr0Doh87JpwcPtbcC6bqraRxvlLb8SlQU5WTt7KmAxOA4KGfqSiv26rh5WnflhdarmSgs9Fwv-Gt2KtwPzUB0NTs2j7JS6T3rEsWuZwWUemYZPZFyjHL31t7ZHouv3o/s1600/1499360924_47cdfc0eb1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioD4i5qnRSXGkbbr0Doh87JpwcPtbcC6bqraRxvlLb8SlQU5WTt7KmAxOA4KGfqSiv26rh5WnflhdarmSgs9Fwv-Gt2KtwPzUB0NTs2j7JS6T3rEsWuZwWUemYZPZFyjHL31t7ZHouv3o/s320/1499360924_47cdfc0eb1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529441866051725666" /></a><br /><br />Felt or fabric candy corn bag by <a href="http://mygratitudeattitudes.blogspot.com/2009/10/candy-corn-trick-or-treat-bag.html">My Little Gems</a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ztynTcltifEV9qXvjJUkW-SLs0v8mMGbISZsqBWzNgvwtwTfpyB8mSrEGHyQq13saPhA6pZiRvuox6KExNcZAqlBZ3rzX93YNqAHaajiwocX4gf7ReKPkXdDJXBHlTYVIUZYfcWbY2M/s1600/candycornbag1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ztynTcltifEV9qXvjJUkW-SLs0v8mMGbISZsqBWzNgvwtwTfpyB8mSrEGHyQq13saPhA6pZiRvuox6KExNcZAqlBZ3rzX93YNqAHaajiwocX4gf7ReKPkXdDJXBHlTYVIUZYfcWbY2M/s320/candycornbag1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529442742331380322" /></a><br /><br />And this absolutely adorable slouchy bag by <a href="http://lazydaisycottage.blogspot.com/search?q=bag+tutorial">Lazy Daisy Cottage</a><br />She also sells readymade bags, and they come with a pocket for a little lantern<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeFYCiZxnCe3bV_kUYOC5YvjIqsnpGS-W_wvAj9BmYe0xUyoTzFHgj2tzBAK1-nlAyZGpa6JV4g1u2K4INVG0uXcdhhfb5UIuxrSQIZKCv2bij_h6TSTN740nULLsmttTB4jhlV7ukniA/s1600/trick+or+treat+bag+007.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT0fvNw6UCMATt8f-3pMztocs8xrtYklc2NPUNtQNIYL3LMBruWr7XEBIpvtyuexxvp5TKoALwVLOIoZsuwfES0uwN33OVXyuCll1h85k4A06joHy5CF7mhoCEqKgwfFZrxPnLb9DG4bk/s320/ijCosmo729_MED.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492134918519561858" /></a><br /><br />or the <a href="http://pursepatterns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=98&products_id=836">Classic Messenger Bag</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEU6iQV4kxp71gVt-3hdBEMHageKxpsaEJMtEc8fe72n0aEQYRvtQHum9rIR5KdEXwsy0wKNdOqGGChvb1S2etXPxfSOXwYCb0XqlGx3evj4VHrUFgea_BW9xXU_lTIc3u22Z0zZQE_40/s1600/jgClassicMessenger_MED.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEU6iQV4kxp71gVt-3hdBEMHageKxpsaEJMtEc8fe72n0aEQYRvtQHum9rIR5KdEXwsy0wKNdOqGGChvb1S2etXPxfSOXwYCb0XqlGx3evj4VHrUFgea_BW9xXU_lTIc3u22Z0zZQE_40/s320/jgClassicMessenger_MED.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492138441073382898" /></a><br /><br />Hmmm....maybe a <a href="http://pursepatterns.com/index.php?main_page=products_all&disp_order=1&page=12">yoga bag</a> would make a fun gift!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx5PFcT6o-f6ww_f3rjjkm3aIHyuQuE0JXQ6Grrvr9xylFh0TqQxf3DsHZlDpmJgBofzGR-tW2Ne8iOu6VOkTWktuswWWxfkhuU5GWnTRYkr6sRDryyduE6ljmF3Uto7o6vGSVoYMHCtc/s1600/PBAyogabag_MED.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx5PFcT6o-f6ww_f3rjjkm3aIHyuQuE0JXQ6Grrvr9xylFh0TqQxf3DsHZlDpmJgBofzGR-tW2Ne8iOu6VOkTWktuswWWxfkhuU5GWnTRYkr6sRDryyduE6ljmF3Uto7o6vGSVoYMHCtc/s320/PBAyogabag_MED.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492138080364770530" /></a><br /><br />Though <a href="http://pursepatterns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=106">Carol's Executive Tote</a> is seemingly more of a simplistic style that I'm trying to get away from, there is something about this design that I find quite pleasing, and I think it would work really well with the fabric I have chosen<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUEGvoK_ZFTvZByRXEWxohjOgJwfkMQsOP6jVAF802HrNGJTSMgvFdYN4Ru92F07lAQALVOdIwYMTHNweNYnQjUTTiAWMgsQ2MFaE-jkcvixcFJIe7YyVLAdnkMC95Bt23uOfnoxB9SJA/s1600/ccaExec_MED.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 314px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUEGvoK_ZFTvZByRXEWxohjOgJwfkMQsOP6jVAF802HrNGJTSMgvFdYN4Ru92F07lAQALVOdIwYMTHNweNYnQjUTTiAWMgsQ2MFaE-jkcvixcFJIe7YyVLAdnkMC95Bt23uOfnoxB9SJA/s320/ccaExec_MED.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492141021480561282" /></a><br /><br />Another option is to sacrifice a favorite bag and make a pattern from it, which I may do as well.<br />I will post my results when I finish the bag.woof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432405409433924631.post-37267745053981137492009-12-15T21:25:00.000-08:002009-12-15T21:48:32.369-08:00Contest to win a Birkin BagNadya contacted me from <a href="http://www.fabsugar.com/">Fab Sugar</a>, informing me that the site will be having a Birkin give away.<br />Normally I don't post things like this, but dude...a Birkin? <br />As in Hermes Birkin. Quality craftmanship.<br />I am aaaall over that :)!<br /><br />It only takes one simple step: just sign up their <a href="http://www.fabsugar.com/birkin and wait to win.">newsletter</a> <br /><br />Here are a couple of short videos for more info:<br /><a href="http://fab.popsugar.tv/6656808">Why Does Everyone Want a Birkin Bag?</a><br /><a href="http://fab.popsugar.tv/6656687">What Makes a Birkin Bag So Special and How to Spot a Fake</a>!<br /><br />Birkin Bag <a href="http://www.fabsugar.com/birkin">Contest Details + Official Rules</a><br /><br />My computer is too old and slow to verify the videos, so hopefully these sites are all of interest--let me know.woof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432405409433924631.post-61073846815472176872009-10-09T21:09:00.001-07:002009-10-11T19:44:30.378-07:00Recycling Plastic BagsI posted previously about creating "fabric" by fusing plastic bags, but another way to recycle plastic shopping bags is by making plastic "yarn" (plarn) and knitting, crocheting, or even weaving it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/02/17/instructions-for-cutting-plastic-bags-creating-recycled-plastic-yarn/">My Recyled Bags</a> has a great tutorial on how to cut the bags and connect the pieces.<br />Similar tutorial by <a href="http://hellejorgensen.typepad.com/gooseflesh/2007/02/plastic_bag_yar.html#">Gooseflesh</a>.<br />This is the method I prefer, though it makes a double-strand thickness.<br /><br />If you prefer a thinner yarn, another method is to cut each bag into a spiral (like an orange peel).<br /><a href="http://www.weavezine.com/summer2008/wz_su08_JanaTrent.php">Weavezine</a> shows this method, and also gives a tutorial on weaving plarn.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDswusl_wLHIZFttZ0f0CPlzXxsVyOXMBnLEv-pJYP1vdc43xFc13BhLX4v47j-1V_-V1-_8qkhUFb_PJNsKvfhpfO5TqanOYdhfEh0c_8po6x23-4JbR1snOUmvOJtw28EXGVSUm8mb0/s1600-h/weaving+plastic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDswusl_wLHIZFttZ0f0CPlzXxsVyOXMBnLEv-pJYP1vdc43xFc13BhLX4v47j-1V_-V1-_8qkhUFb_PJNsKvfhpfO5TqanOYdhfEh0c_8po6x23-4JbR1snOUmvOJtw28EXGVSUm8mb0/s320/weaving+plastic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391519858553749042" /></a><br /><br />Or perhaps the tutorial by <a href="http://www.pieandcoffee.org/2005/11/17/how-to-knit-a-plastic-bag/">Pie and Coffee</a> will make more sense to you.<br /><br />Recycled plastic totes are especially great beach bags--they can be rinsed off easily, and are long lasting.<br />They're also great for shopping bags (ironic, eh? Plastic shopping bags, reused and made into reusables).<br />They are also quite sturdy.<br /><br />Wow, go figure--<a href="http://creativerecyclers.blogspot.com/2007/09/stick-to-your-budget-ok-no-problem.html">Creative Recyclers </a>show how to weave a tube shape from plastic bags, using a plastic bottle as a prop.<br />This spool knitting technique (with real yarn) is also shown on <a href="http://www.craftypod.com/2007/02/28/spool-knitting-why-do-i-love-it-so/">Craftypod</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.atomicshrimp.com/st/content/french_knitting_3/">Atomic Shrimp</a> used a handmade French bobbin and 25 plastic bags to knit this amazing tote<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4YujDaj9F-jwRtkPMMXcFiYiGowKMwjelNQ5fyfK-_fQO805WhPDIBtGkAepHB18xoGL4uWvP8EFm6zIoxujgIqOMDoLEoSUQCPFOqKOznXqGhaj4_RAYuMDy_yT-QYhb4NrCJozKj14/s1600-h/frenchknitting313vz6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 223px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4YujDaj9F-jwRtkPMMXcFiYiGowKMwjelNQ5fyfK-_fQO805WhPDIBtGkAepHB18xoGL4uWvP8EFm6zIoxujgIqOMDoLEoSUQCPFOqKOznXqGhaj4_RAYuMDy_yT-QYhb4NrCJozKj14/s320/frenchknitting313vz6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391518392022952818" /></a><br /><br />There are a lot of patterns out there, but here are just a few to get you inspired:<br /><br />I loooove this crocheted tote from <a href="http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/round%20plastic%20bag%20tote.html">Marlo's Crochet Corner</a> (instructions on her site).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgso6kEdTyaUzsU1TRKYB6Sg2X_QAWWl2STAxhvTvRqELWFia9JsiYx1Gj6NoppyLRfEeqGdRCGJJCDfBkFxrvAVo36AP-a5qeIp3WucMcl25tixRxdMCtmG5vgu1Nj2DpPRk0qknCdZm8/s1600-h/marloscrochetcorner.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 244px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgso6kEdTyaUzsU1TRKYB6Sg2X_QAWWl2STAxhvTvRqELWFia9JsiYx1Gj6NoppyLRfEeqGdRCGJJCDfBkFxrvAVo36AP-a5qeIp3WucMcl25tixRxdMCtmG5vgu1Nj2DpPRk0qknCdZm8/s320/marloscrochetcorner.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390814936436685538" /></a><br />I have just enough blue Walmart bags saved for the project.<br />For anyone who likes to use plastic bags for projects, there was a collective groan when Walmart switched from blue to ordinary white bags. <br /><br />Crocheted tote tutorial on <a href="http://knittyprofessors.blogspot.com/2008/08/recycled-plastic-bag-crochet-tote-free.html">The Knitty Professors</a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWoGpA-nCp-qO2vKVFtLqlBtmelilvlKAjs7EOrud8IX6GUSM4oFlGMgSgu3Xs5gcjvFtKzwXHdKF8NXtvBpZAKvUFkEKGBZVAcXBPGUJ0RhpxZN0-pBQP_N6OFoe1UJn6eKjBUqWZWf0/s1600-h/plastic+crochet+carryall.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 162px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWoGpA-nCp-qO2vKVFtLqlBtmelilvlKAjs7EOrud8IX6GUSM4oFlGMgSgu3Xs5gcjvFtKzwXHdKF8NXtvBpZAKvUFkEKGBZVAcXBPGUJ0RhpxZN0-pBQP_N6OFoe1UJn6eKjBUqWZWf0/s320/plastic+crochet+carryall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391527196200650482" /></a><br /><br />When searching for free patterns, you can sometimes find crochet or knitting plastic tote/purse patterns under "bread bag".<br />Packages from bread and newspapers are thinner plastic, are often easier to work with, and give a finer look.<br />I especially like the clear bags--they give almost a crystalline accent to your projects.<br />My Recycled Bags has a ton of patterns available, including <a href="http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2009/02/08/recycled-bread-bag-tote/">Bread Bag Tote</a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1BZ2zTYTooKwhb6QSzIGdOwZ8HnXp-k68_uPdlUCJ8C4t7mHysTbN52h_12i3D5rKEqANt205nf5OVHaDwa9oTi0wQHGYYR4bMR_CvRReugDLxfTfzHAt-t2jQessCDORXiNgxf-vBIo/s1600-h/breadtote1-250x300.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1BZ2zTYTooKwhb6QSzIGdOwZ8HnXp-k68_uPdlUCJ8C4t7mHysTbN52h_12i3D5rKEqANt205nf5OVHaDwa9oTi0wQHGYYR4bMR_CvRReugDLxfTfzHAt-t2jQessCDORXiNgxf-vBIo/s320/breadtote1-250x300.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391528175785283282" /></a><br /><br />Also from <a href="http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2009/03/01/colorful-recycled-motif-granny-tote-bag/">My Recycled Bags</a>, a Granny Square Motif Tote <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHq0tG9haalyqtzhojkf0Qt5Xv1scw4kihHcQuxLAMRCze-w4Bdcb6DVUmPb0flEwSOezK2XHV9fQCpTOM-tDIpuG7J6yIj_cR-XqwEBy2tmCWZJhSYqvB83qdwDujtQVmI6K76zU70Rw/s1600-h/motif-side-150x150.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHq0tG9haalyqtzhojkf0Qt5Xv1scw4kihHcQuxLAMRCze-w4Bdcb6DVUmPb0flEwSOezK2XHV9fQCpTOM-tDIpuG7J6yIj_cR-XqwEBy2tmCWZJhSYqvB83qdwDujtQVmI6K76zU70Rw/s320/motif-side-150x150.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391529097333407394" /></a><br /><br />There seem to be fewer knitting tutorials out there, but almost any knit or crochet pattern can be adapted to use with plarn.<br />Also check youtube for video tutorials.woof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432405409433924631.post-5667187322871397712009-09-18T21:52:00.000-07:002009-09-18T22:48:56.786-07:00PatternsMy mom and I attended the annual San Diego Quilt Show today.<br />Normally I love cruising the vendors and buying new gadgets, fabric, and patterns, but my purse was recently stolen, so my bank account is frozen until all can be ironed out on Monday (long story).<br />So (gack!) I wasn't able to buy anything.<br /><br />What I did instead, was take note of new patterns I hadn't seen, so I can buy them in the future.<br />What I love about quilt shows is getting exposed to indie companies that I might not find elsewhere.<br /><br />I love this handmade lunch box by <a href="http://www.quiltsillustrated.com">Quilts Illustrated</a>, called <a href="http://www.quiltsillustrated.com/index_files/Page2280.htm">Desk Deli</a>.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7bJMpoqNi7D9icoG6wThJeK2-8ampKVOXwa8RL3KUckD0wFXs9w5juQcIwsY-vXV5XDiM4Hb7rcU447A_-qp5HuJvnjQEsJAHxZwVP-swuAnb6gZypJH3nK_8uwb1OBrflNAiyKctvnY/s1600-h/deskdeli.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 194px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7bJMpoqNi7D9icoG6wThJeK2-8ampKVOXwa8RL3KUckD0wFXs9w5juQcIwsY-vXV5XDiM4Hb7rcU447A_-qp5HuJvnjQEsJAHxZwVP-swuAnb6gZypJH3nK_8uwb1OBrflNAiyKctvnY/s320/deskdeli.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383039284508227202" /></a>The tote has little pockets inside for silverware and icepacks, and includes the pattern for a fabric napkin.<br />Several online shops also sell the pattern, including <a href="http://henriettashandbags.com/desk_deli_bag_pattern.html">Henrietta's Handbags.</a><br /><br />Fort Street Market Bag, by Yoyomama Designs seems like a fun pattern.<br />I can't find a website, but see if your local quilt shop carries this brand.<br />You may be able to buy one on ebay also (currently seller <a href="http://stores.shop.ebay.com/quilttaffy__W0QQ_armrsZ1">Quilt Taffy</a> has several available).<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzj3mstCnhMovz4SzjYMFh4G3YJ2tzLPHl2rZVjJtwp-dHNvzOx7SgjFxUSITb4Yh3SU96NmHTAzWrqVsLlUV6OaAabgwMAYlfhadcMS9XMGVNjbSPlktdBqJdsuXBm3tGF7VIgplJWtQ/s1600-h/fortstreet2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 243px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzj3mstCnhMovz4SzjYMFh4G3YJ2tzLPHl2rZVjJtwp-dHNvzOx7SgjFxUSITb4Yh3SU96NmHTAzWrqVsLlUV6OaAabgwMAYlfhadcMS9XMGVNjbSPlktdBqJdsuXBm3tGF7VIgplJWtQ/s320/fortstreet2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383045426551593922" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.hearttohandpatterns.com/">Heart to Hand</a> sells some amazing purse patterns, often involving needle punching and wool felt.<br />Check out the website.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lazygirldesigns.com/products/category/Purses_Bags/c50">Lazy Girl Designs</a> has some new patterns along with their other classics.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKnJ553nKJEg6qTpTEuTH89SexAGQoc6MkonEsUvgXPObm-2UpOL_6NiQ6fYEZwUPS2o1Wkn56fwQ97RRczzNHxwN3bXTkle0wzPLztFAYhdixtV2JhzVY3a7-ZZy6Xu3UTr4CF9uoirM/s1600-h/Claire+handbag.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 290px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKnJ553nKJEg6qTpTEuTH89SexAGQoc6MkonEsUvgXPObm-2UpOL_6NiQ6fYEZwUPS2o1Wkn56fwQ97RRczzNHxwN3bXTkle0wzPLztFAYhdixtV2JhzVY3a7-ZZy6Xu3UTr4CF9uoirM/s320/Claire+handbag.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383050825882916402" /></a>woof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432405409433924631.post-30526335922163061782009-09-05T09:51:00.000-07:002009-09-05T10:34:39.629-07:00Blog Kudos<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC9XCNSeEXd9T9S-4HVrKJK3omKswZWOgC8T-n-toFt-Wv-OZwThyphenhyphengtAUCbmzioOWiwwXzC9jMhyphenhyphenNyRJnBZ7LYdqv3K6LaL8gBlkCUX6Pp3tOg1klPLyhTrbwbkrLroq72h_lt5nnl7lk/s1600-h/Idyllhours+Blog+Award+9-2009.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC9XCNSeEXd9T9S-4HVrKJK3omKswZWOgC8T-n-toFt-Wv-OZwThyphenhyphengtAUCbmzioOWiwwXzC9jMhyphenhyphenNyRJnBZ7LYdqv3K6LaL8gBlkCUX6Pp3tOg1klPLyhTrbwbkrLroq72h_lt5nnl7lk/s320/Idyllhours+Blog+Award+9-2009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378027699942033234" /></a><br />Wow, <a href="http://cyndilou.blogspot.com/">Cyndilou</a>, honored me with a blog award!<br /><br />My obligation in accepting this award is to name five things that I enjoy doing, along with five of my favorite blogs.<br /><br />Things I enjoy doing:<br />1) I'm super detail oriented. So when I give gifts, or plan a party, I like to figure out every little thing--a person's favorite design (like polka dots) might be in the cupcake liners, the balloons, and the tissue paper. I try to think of everything, and go to the nth degree to make it special.<br /><br />2) I love true crime shows, so I will usually sew with Forensic Files or something like that as background noise. I tend to flip channels between A&E and the ID channel. I used to love Court TV, but the replacement Tru TV isn't as good.<br /><br />3) I enjoy research. I just made a mix cd for a friend, for example, and spent hours and hours on youtube trying to find unique songs. I get a kick out of finding obscure things--perhaps the perfect something that someone might love. I'm a really good gift giver.<br /><br />4) My favorite form of creating, whether paper or fabric, tends to be collage. I like to cut out images and layer them, and thereby create something that really is one of a kind.<br /><br />5) I bake to relieve stress. I find old-school baking from scratch really enjoyable. I also love to read cookbooks as if they were novels.<br /><br />Five of my favorite blogs:<br />Andrea at <a href="http://hulaseventy.blogspot.com">Hula Seventy </a>is amazing amazing amazing<br /><br />I just bought two of Keri Smith's books for a birthday gift. Keri writes <a href="http://www.kerismith.com/blog/">Wish Jar Journal</a>. The party had a "bucket list" theme, and Keri's books are all about living life to the fullest.<br /><br /><a href="http://barij.typepad.com/my_weblog/">Bari J</a> and <a href="calamitykim.typepad.com">Calamity Kim</a> are both inspirational with collage and design ideas<br /><br />I love foodie blogs. It's tough to choose which is my absolute fave, but Molly Wizenberg's <a href="http://orangette.blogspot.com/">Orangette</a> is definitely one of them. Just clicking on the link to the blog makes me all giddy inside ;)woof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432405409433924631.post-45782323465393280222009-09-02T08:33:00.000-07:002009-09-02T08:38:58.931-07:00No more challengesMy gosh, where does the time go?<br />Sorry for my lack of recent posts, but all my time went into organizing a surprise birthday party for a friend, lots of dog-sitting, and recently starting back to school.<br /><br />I will be posting the gallery of Project #10 soon, though only two of you accepted the challenge.<br />Challenge #10, therefore, will be the last on this blog.<br /><br />I will probably post ideas here and there, and I'll leave the blog up so you can cruise the sidebar of ideas.<br />There are a lot of great tutorials in the sidebar.<br /><br />I get really decent traffic on this blog, but next to zero participation in the challenges, so...why bother, you know?<br /><br />I'll try to post something purse related at least once a month, so the blog doesn't disappear altogether.woof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432405409433924631.post-46438760557865392342009-08-01T22:37:00.001-07:002009-08-01T23:40:16.136-07:00Fused PlasticOne of the best types of recycling is when trash is converted to something usable.<br />A perfect example: fused plastic.<br />Yes, you can take those grocery sacks and cut them into strips and knit or crochet them into bags, but you can also melt them into your own "fabric" and sew them into shapes.<br /><br />My favorite video tutorial is from <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB1mE8e35UY">Make Magazine</a>, and the pattern for the messenger bag is amazing<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh3_gFMVFMHVRr6BOKNeUlaXNRg6-y3ePGuLeNgkIuRV4xCjfex-z9AYiodmdDgYVMpP_rtVayemZojtALiIrWXoteeAgwK8U3FYSI44A3aCR0jZ4c7Io-KhWNXqAwZ1ylYc0piIz4QiQ/s1600-h/messwp.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh3_gFMVFMHVRr6BOKNeUlaXNRg6-y3ePGuLeNgkIuRV4xCjfex-z9AYiodmdDgYVMpP_rtVayemZojtALiIrWXoteeAgwK8U3FYSI44A3aCR0jZ4c7Io-KhWNXqAwZ1ylYc0piIz4QiQ/s320/messwp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5079882364510841458" /></a><br /><a href="http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/05/long-overdue-fusing-plastic-bag.html">Etsy Labs </a>has a tutorial you can read, or they offer a <a href="http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/05/long-overdue-fusing-plastic-bag.html">video</a> also.<br /><br /><a href="http://katiecrafts.blogspot.com/2007/11/holiday-craftstravaganza.html">Katie Crafts</a> has a tutorial for a fused plastic messenger bag made from produce sacks<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF9OrY29ePWHsbEbjGmpfL0OQ_CkS9d7hrctQ1Dc9ctX5nOjeN0ExEhjmq5tm7sKYW9B9sop7ioi1GqbLiEjM-JJdJd9633x9RySZRDFeO6q-xLKqNOwV7eIlxElZJKJ6mAzvXY9BQIbs/s1600-h/messenger.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 283px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF9OrY29ePWHsbEbjGmpfL0OQ_CkS9d7hrctQ1Dc9ctX5nOjeN0ExEhjmq5tm7sKYW9B9sop7ioi1GqbLiEjM-JJdJd9633x9RySZRDFeO6q-xLKqNOwV7eIlxElZJKJ6mAzvXY9BQIbs/s320/messenger.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365248408330066962" /></a><br /><a href="http://dabbled.org/2009/05/tutorial-fusing-plastic-or-how-to-make.html">Dabbled's </a>tutorial<br /><br /><a href="http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2009/04/fused-plastic-backpack/">Dollarstore Crafts</a> made a fused plastic backpack<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtRFB5EAYEAllM8mENsyhUBQCmmy4xAr6uDSbEobTdShvD79j99oqgETSd7Ljw62ifpEk6uyQbndvwc-OIA4_2QcFvrOfmZYrBoQjd2jnivRsT9sMzrIQ-FMlz9cy13vABcuF0Q7hEwlE/s1600-h/fusedbackpack02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtRFB5EAYEAllM8mENsyhUBQCmmy4xAr6uDSbEobTdShvD79j99oqgETSd7Ljw62ifpEk6uyQbndvwc-OIA4_2QcFvrOfmZYrBoQjd2jnivRsT9sMzrIQ-FMlz9cy13vABcuF0Q7hEwlE/s320/fusedbackpack02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365251174277902898" /></a><br /><br />My absolute favorite twist on fused plastic, is the quilted bag by <a href="http://craftastica.blogspot.com/2008/01/quilted-plastic-bag_20.html">Craftastica</a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXaTflAhNFBXGJbsL_JOCEeXS4ai2ayac89DblSZL7eQBTOBwYIs4vuHKyMskVZje-IWbvHslcao-NJNu_UdmSzV3dYH7ZrKOyXDQ6vO75u9ReN-3vst8jzLXpBhyy70iceDcM_5OzsX8/s1600-h/quilted+bag.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXaTflAhNFBXGJbsL_JOCEeXS4ai2ayac89DblSZL7eQBTOBwYIs4vuHKyMskVZje-IWbvHslcao-NJNu_UdmSzV3dYH7ZrKOyXDQ6vO75u9ReN-3vst8jzLXpBhyy70iceDcM_5OzsX8/s320/quilted+bag.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365247832355552626" /></a><br /><br />Fun bag by <a href="http://blog.betzwhite.com/2007/07/bag-this.html">Betz White</a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqbiPsxqq3yMzzmhhvftmlLNfKPTexUlYD8bYkJNiDb1WORRSITgrFGa9hy91D3sJ20X1F9edRo9_XFOMMtngl7FoWbgxCtDAZp4PNYUd7nUAjJW2OEctCBAyTawUMmpmGsETtWWDVwow/s1600-h/betzwhite.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqbiPsxqq3yMzzmhhvftmlLNfKPTexUlYD8bYkJNiDb1WORRSITgrFGa9hy91D3sJ20X1F9edRo9_XFOMMtngl7FoWbgxCtDAZp4PNYUd7nUAjJW2OEctCBAyTawUMmpmGsETtWWDVwow/s320/betzwhite.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365250538119488450" /></a><br /><br />Really creative ideas for plastic fusion (using scraps, weaving strips, adding text,layering)<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNeIKdlY3Ss&feature=fvw">Video one</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w48LMQH1rzU">Video two</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jm8dWcMJTs">Timbuk2 bag</a>--how to make an embellished panel videowoof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432405409433924631.post-21401685422714699392009-07-17T22:34:00.000-07:002009-07-17T22:39:17.394-07:00Now that's unique recycling!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTmJi8WsSNj1h-ad49637DuKH6woIP4cAw-3pwFv2yDt8L16XERWqoTomgZe0R-tHNS9hnmjjYcx1yWVjf8jI8zCsLoWnN9beQJHLOJqUAloLbhU9K06Yz_ab0yg3K09GJORQ_8cI-lDA/s1600-h/soccer-ball-purse.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTmJi8WsSNj1h-ad49637DuKH6woIP4cAw-3pwFv2yDt8L16XERWqoTomgZe0R-tHNS9hnmjjYcx1yWVjf8jI8zCsLoWnN9beQJHLOJqUAloLbhU9K06Yz_ab0yg3K09GJORQ_8cI-lDA/s320/soccer-ball-purse.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359670377319096402" /></a><br />Used Soccer ball purse, as seen on <a href="http://www.geekologie.com/2007/06/used_soccer_ball_purse.php">Geekologie</a>woof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432405409433924631.post-14801078088221272772009-07-17T22:20:00.000-07:002009-07-17T22:25:39.261-07:00Purse from trash<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2QyQqXIe0O9dOklwugjreGT4_gEVtSyLpf3RF7lRcBE0URiDwsyj2_90_e7HQysvcq7RKI0f5v1OCHGTrzO1GdYdkb1kciiwV-UbQYkV0WwTg4ProzyY6ubdWfTNELjA7FoubLx472MM/s1600-h/hermesbirkintrashbag.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2QyQqXIe0O9dOklwugjreGT4_gEVtSyLpf3RF7lRcBE0URiDwsyj2_90_e7HQysvcq7RKI0f5v1OCHGTrzO1GdYdkb1kciiwV-UbQYkV0WwTg4ProzyY6ubdWfTNELjA7FoubLx472MM/s320/hermesbirkintrashbag.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359666128688005058" /></a><br />Great idea as seen on <a href="http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2009/07/trashcycled-hermes-bag/">Dollarstore Crafts</a>:<br />Make a Trashcycled Hermes bag!<br /><br />original post by <a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=308088.0">Brainy Bee on craftster</a>woof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432405409433924631.post-75857138097222124332009-07-16T16:55:00.001-07:002009-07-16T16:56:14.716-07:00Feed bags to tote bagsHow about recycling feed bags--especially the ones that are stronger than paper.<br /><br />Recycled feedsack bags, by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5050692">Handcrafted at Wit's End</a> (etsy)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGod2zvpWFW2BLeKCFPrdGfUnham_YtFHnOKocy8BIB-x2tXMu2N5gJ_shnB6OV5XVqC0irss_-f5PC3wS3K3yaqgwKO-hJV_6sr20AILR720nBwuyrvbT4KEO_xwm4m7xlnL3ACq-2Bw/s1600-h/feedsack+bag.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGod2zvpWFW2BLeKCFPrdGfUnham_YtFHnOKocy8BIB-x2tXMu2N5gJ_shnB6OV5XVqC0irss_-f5PC3wS3K3yaqgwKO-hJV_6sr20AILR720nBwuyrvbT4KEO_xwm4m7xlnL3ACq-2Bw/s320/feedsack+bag.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358580781250854114" /></a><br /><br /><br />Backpack style by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6206984">Bluemont Creations</a> (etsy)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHHlo8c2gtjYwpGc265TX4SuoIgi2g6g88_LPngvq_jBP7m2h_NNf__NE9GaoBJz5Vc_TY6jF-Kiue8uZ0PoS66rivxr80qy6A4YtIcuFTX7Vf0uoY3HOxwRHpUwr4xiTnGw3lEkFN-Aw/s1600-h/feedsack+backpack.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 274px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHHlo8c2gtjYwpGc265TX4SuoIgi2g6g88_LPngvq_jBP7m2h_NNf__NE9GaoBJz5Vc_TY6jF-Kiue8uZ0PoS66rivxr80qy6A4YtIcuFTX7Vf0uoY3HOxwRHpUwr4xiTnGw3lEkFN-Aw/s320/feedsack+backpack.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358581984504899730" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.allfreecrafts.com/recycling-crafts/dog-bag-tote.shtml">Tutoria</a>l using a dog food bag, on All Free Crafts.<br /><a href="http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf85214922.tip.html">Tutorial</a> using a cat food bag on Thrifty Fun<br /><br />Amazing <a href="http://www.twistedtextiles.com/2008/06/09/recycledbirdfeedbags/">Birdfeed bags</a> by Twisted Textiles <br />(sold in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5081095">her Etsy shop, Twisted Wear</a>)<br /><br />another post <a href="http://www.twistedtextiles.com/2008/09/07/see-i-told-you-it-was-adorable/">here</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjdpccOXU7YB-h156n-47D8xOn7-X77bWIKmUFzoSuzkDEWEqiWnh8NxdDcJfQLFJbp-yFv1kWdVyUfMFCtVKLrEdaysOTJFEjckQgEjWmJ1EJKrbg7FiJhk0sADzjXFybNsT7AKAu0h8/s1600-h/birdbag-frontback.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjdpccOXU7YB-h156n-47D8xOn7-X77bWIKmUFzoSuzkDEWEqiWnh8NxdDcJfQLFJbp-yFv1kWdVyUfMFCtVKLrEdaysOTJFEjckQgEjWmJ1EJKrbg7FiJhk0sADzjXFybNsT7AKAu0h8/s320/birdbag-frontback.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359208668651834914" /></a><br /><br />And from <a href="http://www.twistedtextiles.com/2008/07/24/heeeere-kitty-kitty/">catfood bags</a> too<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipdcawkwsFojfyqoRyv0pETRAcKQHYdUX4jWsWirBvdbnESR4vLnr-7AxsuylUURCOu-u3dKfHusbspTHGvzfYa9uPS_IOSBcWKIMw6GN1h3yXqfR-LdqkLDJpehyphenhyphendSePU1reDaYG4jmQ/s1600-h/catfoodbag-green-7-small.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipdcawkwsFojfyqoRyv0pETRAcKQHYdUX4jWsWirBvdbnESR4vLnr-7AxsuylUURCOu-u3dKfHusbspTHGvzfYa9uPS_IOSBcWKIMw6GN1h3yXqfR-LdqkLDJpehyphenhyphendSePU1reDaYG4jmQ/s320/catfoodbag-green-7-small.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359209368928030770" /></a>woof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432405409433924631.post-38117390813339780192009-07-15T00:18:00.000-07:002009-07-15T00:39:57.972-07:00Map Purse<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0S7gVSPGuYjt-6j-epSoofAvCA_VS4XH6LIpTbSrkp6YcyetPjDdG4gDRoV3feFQdQ1_WlQDh3Paefm9EZ48L4NboZAOSW2hbAwimDwLxHt8BM7C3e_8cmJEPervMfIJBFKlJTeI2LWA/s1600-h/map_purse.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 249px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0S7gVSPGuYjt-6j-epSoofAvCA_VS4XH6LIpTbSrkp6YcyetPjDdG4gDRoV3feFQdQ1_WlQDh3Paefm9EZ48L4NboZAOSW2hbAwimDwLxHt8BM7C3e_8cmJEPervMfIJBFKlJTeI2LWA/s320/map_purse.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358583204416892034" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.sonyastyle.com/sections/wear/Map_Purse">Tutorial</a> on Sonya Style, to make a purse from maps<br /><br />She also made a Paris map purse, though I can't find the link on her site (it's on her <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/23852367@N03/2268965869/">flickr</a> page)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHh-IkSObpfBB56VLUd9KiqqRcuK7IPRzK7AMZO4MkzQ5R1OSzAQ83Nlko8mVbDmSN-aUFrEwrJ9JNYWFQoODDDRE1IOMx4_MPw8WoltetTnn0u_0wElpYI1-LWCS2nzYqnGjx2hP8Pok/s1600-h/2268965869_5552333376.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHh-IkSObpfBB56VLUd9KiqqRcuK7IPRzK7AMZO4MkzQ5R1OSzAQ83Nlko8mVbDmSN-aUFrEwrJ9JNYWFQoODDDRE1IOMx4_MPw8WoltetTnn0u_0wElpYI1-LWCS2nzYqnGjx2hP8Pok/s320/2268965869_5552333376.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358587390872229602" /></a><br /><br />Map of Queens and Brooklyn under vinyl, by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25946850@N00/3123291541/">Sasaki Creations</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMCQhRPi715Rn1IpOa-lc6X3duaiY4Eo31DeDk4gNowApXen_1jtg3Dq_otFBeZpJcLfn1KNNvEMd8_Y1znq9CRuExaQXUDd3uaBnu1TNDp_z6tYNZfqApZ2nlKbPws5K1a4s26FimNqM/s1600-h/3123291541_78b5fe71ab.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 302px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMCQhRPi715Rn1IpOa-lc6X3duaiY4Eo31DeDk4gNowApXen_1jtg3Dq_otFBeZpJcLfn1KNNvEMd8_Y1znq9CRuExaQXUDd3uaBnu1TNDp_z6tYNZfqApZ2nlKbPws5K1a4s26FimNqM/s320/3123291541_78b5fe71ab.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358588388027455698" /></a>woof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432405409433924631.post-47883045768924900072009-07-13T22:41:00.001-07:002009-07-13T22:43:06.258-07:00Tote Tutorial<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBP9hpBs5_inZRVQGA-lAXvNtojh7_3NYUTIz5zhvp9jVcvJlTGSijm6Fcm7W5GssxzHs1qYuUuREwjIecAQiW2RzbJu-MWPRFFxcGqVszGNIk3_09nrdVTsNlFMMOpc_ysovC-noB9No/s1600-h/rrr+tute.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBP9hpBs5_inZRVQGA-lAXvNtojh7_3NYUTIz5zhvp9jVcvJlTGSijm6Fcm7W5GssxzHs1qYuUuREwjIecAQiW2RzbJu-MWPRFFxcGqVszGNIk3_09nrdVTsNlFMMOpc_ysovC-noB9No/s320/rrr+tute.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358187158460834562" /></a><br />Laura of Rick Rack Ruby has posted a <a href="http://rickrackruby.blogspot.com/2009/07/tutorial-how-to-make-bag-from.html">tutorial</a> on how to make a bag from an Anthropologie dishtowel.woof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432405409433924631.post-35863821663287199062009-07-01T23:30:00.000-07:002009-07-01T23:31:59.532-07:00Bear with meI apologize for my lack of inspirational posting lately.<br />I have lots of ideas to share, but stress is disabling me at the moment.<br /><br />Let's move the due date up on this project one month.<br />I hope to be back to posting soon.woof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432405409433924631.post-39434698851075809542009-06-08T12:56:00.000-07:002009-06-08T13:31:45.906-07:00Time for a new challengeI started a purse from neckties a couple of years ago.<br />It was so close to being finished, and I had hoped to finish it for this challenge, but I can't find it!<br />I am still renovating at my house, and stuff is packed away. Sigh.<br /><br />I only got two submissions for this challenge, but they're both really amazing.<br />Thank you Laura, and Andrea.<br />Please check the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/barbian7/sets/72157617491909006/">gallery </a>to view the bags they made.<br /><br />Okay...let's try another challenge.<br />Project #11 is going to be Unusual Recycled.<br />Meaning DON"T use clothing, curtains, hankies, towels, or anything that you might have sewn in a DIY project.<br />No denim, no sweaters (those will be future challenges)<br /><br />Unusual. Recycled.<br />Meaning I'd really like to see your creativity.<br />Of course I'll give you ideas along the way.<br /><br />Like this shoulder <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/undoneclothing/2509076020/">bag made from measuring tapes</a>, by Undone Clothing<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzvJBCgJRBFu2b6VKxgokwhyphenhyphent6crjsT7_6jXhG7kRqQ_mLfmr9nS43Um2Ix7NVURc0ICDCgzPelwWO3ulgqtH7lkhGMRwjcVvBymdaLIlp5DwBd_pGbl0gLuDYBVex93RvI6a4ZzKsBSY/s1600-h/measuring+tape+purse.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzvJBCgJRBFu2b6VKxgokwhyphenhyphent6crjsT7_6jXhG7kRqQ_mLfmr9nS43Um2Ix7NVURc0ICDCgzPelwWO3ulgqtH7lkhGMRwjcVvBymdaLIlp5DwBd_pGbl0gLuDYBVex93RvI6a4ZzKsBSY/s320/measuring+tape+purse.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345052047073861634" /></a><br /><br /><div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/randomonix/217142579/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/71/217142579_bb3a907af2_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/randomonix/217142579/">home made purse converse all star</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/randomonix/">randomonix</a></span></div>Or this fantastically creative purse made from old Converse sneakers, by Randomonix<br clear="all" /><br />Think tins, leftover drink containers, leftover food bags, etc<br />You can try your hand at weaving chip bags or candy wrappers (info in previous posts).<br />Think Project Runway when the designers make things from the webbing of deck chairs, or crochet garbage bags together.<br />You could make a fused grocery sack purse (video tutorial in a previous post), or crochet the bags together...<br /><br />You could crochet wire, or wire and old buttons, or sew old zippers together, or sew a bag from an old vinyl poster, or a shower curtain.<br />Are you getting any ideas yet?<br /><br />Start thinking!woof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432405409433924631.post-90202427116521247632009-06-06T22:17:00.001-07:002009-06-06T22:17:33.053-07:00More Necktie Inspiration, from EtsyThis bag is aimed to inspire people to create their own bags, but I hope you also support your local crafters.<br />I use Etsy links to both inspire, and to encourage you to shop for handmade items.<br /><br />Purse in recycled denim and other recycled fabrics, with necktie embellishment, by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6281428">Marci9922</a> in her Treasured Designs Etsy shop<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpLGmWNkRryyawsu2Ts_BBLkvtnIDH4qqPWNM4eoLiN6fXF_jA8webYDw4e04JUFt8nQZGrg8sXyZFcCktEwrktGwshMsegBGagdTRQMXkzg2zu-Rcn7GUwcY-YBrCpnPKB-uei6Htr_c/s1600-h/embellished+bag.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpLGmWNkRryyawsu2Ts_BBLkvtnIDH4qqPWNM4eoLiN6fXF_jA8webYDw4e04JUFt8nQZGrg8sXyZFcCktEwrktGwshMsegBGagdTRQMXkzg2zu-Rcn7GUwcY-YBrCpnPKB-uei6Htr_c/s320/embellished+bag.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343899877096894290" /></a><br /><br />Another embellished bag, this one by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6760809">Maven Studio</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1xPaYIoq68K1owG4qKKmqkcIFPKOrsy7yvI2Nu5v2OpIe7tYMyW5BHS6kLFV9G6Phi-6gECLk1yLeBrc4B-UZioa3dKDzwUUPVmTisDYR2JWOz9cHHlM-awPtEcyqGmcxp8TYhU_umcQ/s1600-h/embellished+bag.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1xPaYIoq68K1owG4qKKmqkcIFPKOrsy7yvI2Nu5v2OpIe7tYMyW5BHS6kLFV9G6Phi-6gECLk1yLeBrc4B-UZioa3dKDzwUUPVmTisDYR2JWOz9cHHlM-awPtEcyqGmcxp8TYhU_umcQ/s320/embellished+bag.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343902124894540962" /></a><br /><br />Necktie "Barbara" tote from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=84874">CreoNodo's</a> Etsy Shop<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcDaoST3uNG0unBkoXMcct3VwCoAllXtL6YTA1w_q5IGMWE0yyleleThdSQVNzJ0-lQ8pw9J6Q-YsME8K1QyrUSfR3AOZ8qSxwC9UVpQ1Hgv_2mFXS6-nLd-_BCy5Rmk7CwGCZKB9Aw10/s1600-h/tie+tote.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcDaoST3uNG0unBkoXMcct3VwCoAllXtL6YTA1w_q5IGMWE0yyleleThdSQVNzJ0-lQ8pw9J6Q-YsME8K1QyrUSfR3AOZ8qSxwC9UVpQ1Hgv_2mFXS6-nLd-_BCy5Rmk7CwGCZKB9Aw10/s320/tie+tote.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343899670883136642" /></a><br /><br />"The Persephone Tote" by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5030359">LindaEve</a>, formerly known as Untied<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEiHaGZlXa108WI1kCeFJmDQEbPdNVZL_fLVNWm2r0nvsoIfm8Ma348MMkxDE9D7DFRV26k5A1qt0BxwzRcxBtxGHveKA-9CZCdOMXvUm6FZH5pYo3CY3jVPxI6dc2Wjq0oJkHs0Tbdm8/s1600-h/persephone.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEiHaGZlXa108WI1kCeFJmDQEbPdNVZL_fLVNWm2r0nvsoIfm8Ma348MMkxDE9D7DFRV26k5A1qt0BxwzRcxBtxGHveKA-9CZCdOMXvUm6FZH5pYo3CY3jVPxI6dc2Wjq0oJkHs0Tbdm8/s320/persephone.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343901187672299362" /></a><br />LindaEve also made this Bluesy Shoulder Tote<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYysNi1yTr0Fwyg9rWepxm7njcCSnmDFgYUrwjff_rsbJGS6z1NhIKYr7-9zpKsD4crHB-_I0uYiiZXTdjDRo3VVMj_CbWblfxSI_bYFoaAOt3pvjaLYwopIHF6VPxxWReeT0JYNrtiyA/s1600-h/bluesy+shoulder+tote.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYysNi1yTr0Fwyg9rWepxm7njcCSnmDFgYUrwjff_rsbJGS6z1NhIKYr7-9zpKsD4crHB-_I0uYiiZXTdjDRo3VVMj_CbWblfxSI_bYFoaAOt3pvjaLYwopIHF6VPxxWReeT0JYNrtiyA/s320/bluesy+shoulder+tote.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343901398995198290" /></a>woof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432405409433924631.post-54121056303068017112009-06-04T22:38:00.000-07:002009-06-05T10:31:34.534-07:00Necktie Coin Purses<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_NcbOsA-CPOXZPYNKNa8L7ewntDvgZlTtGoI60au_9s3uEuqtsTpLS5-Jbzx3PgrnWnaEXGOuXcJh_FlLn7muhr1vMMvJgddOdYXwAT19fvVYUrL-Rf70YDTrpaSgQLxKiI002PIoc_c/s1600-h/GoGreek4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_NcbOsA-CPOXZPYNKNa8L7ewntDvgZlTtGoI60au_9s3uEuqtsTpLS5-Jbzx3PgrnWnaEXGOuXcJh_FlLn7muhr1vMMvJgddOdYXwAT19fvVYUrL-Rf70YDTrpaSgQLxKiI002PIoc_c/s320/GoGreek4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343894614974243538" /></a>Celeste from <a href="http://ccstaraccessories.com/home.html">CC Star Accessories</a> makes coin purses from neckties<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5cZQlM4s7KhDY_l21cwpOoi2X6cJ-hVVgMs-hpNH0REEvwAoxn5NiLbLcpKya56vMDA5NvwBqCgZAaVl-GwOtY0JjKDUBIM_kY6oIx-gijq9ah1uXhUowVlrx2qRhtRfmWA7JFADVDtE/s1600-h/PinkElephants4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5cZQlM4s7KhDY_l21cwpOoi2X6cJ-hVVgMs-hpNH0REEvwAoxn5NiLbLcpKya56vMDA5NvwBqCgZAaVl-GwOtY0JjKDUBIM_kY6oIx-gijq9ah1uXhUowVlrx2qRhtRfmWA7JFADVDtE/s320/PinkElephants4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343895122647662354" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx4UsrWemg0m9IIZbRZB-v19hhNBiZd4KsoDZcxSzyunFANUdNRVt-mKNxrMpM9smMJWX5eENQ2KWvWI1UyCHF2olQNd5kM1178oboL-2b6DbIFGTqta_m_QdBqZdjMHZC9IQmJkC6uN8/s1600-h/PinkElephants5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx4UsrWemg0m9IIZbRZB-v19hhNBiZd4KsoDZcxSzyunFANUdNRVt-mKNxrMpM9smMJWX5eENQ2KWvWI1UyCHF2olQNd5kM1178oboL-2b6DbIFGTqta_m_QdBqZdjMHZC9IQmJkC6uN8/s320/PinkElephants5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343895011085879282" /></a><br />Her Etsy shop: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=104267">CC Star</a>woof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432405409433924631.post-47294316642201640632009-05-30T21:09:00.000-07:002009-05-30T21:13:39.861-07:00An extra weekAre you guys sewing your necktie purses?<br />Did you know that Amy, from <a href="http://angrychicken.typepad.com/tieoneon/">Tie One On</a>, just got 65 apron submissions for her last challenge? 65!<br />You'd think I could drum up ten. Come on...pleeeeaaase.<br />I mean, I get a lot of traffic on this blog.<br />So you guys are reading, but you're not participating.<br /><br />I have a final exam on Monday, which is our deadline.<br />Because I'll be busy studying, I'm extending this challenge by one week.<br /><br />So start sewing! :)<br />I'll post the necktie gallery and a new challenge on June 8.woof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432405409433924631.post-70383744683904924032009-05-25T11:18:00.000-07:002009-05-25T11:34:07.802-07:00More fun necktie examplesOhio State Themed Handbag, made with neckties<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyE_WOC11FwBMCPUlEJ3WUpAyKCgjXhgvRb9Mdzw_sm7eOxoklD89_PYAxdiMwsItgZapDSXA6Kgu0Ayns7WMPCpH86wX5b3_cwmuqSXxWRCOHxr6LI9nyFKlR1gr-UwkBfsyzliWOLCs/s1600-h/il_430xN.47007046.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyE_WOC11FwBMCPUlEJ3WUpAyKCgjXhgvRb9Mdzw_sm7eOxoklD89_PYAxdiMwsItgZapDSXA6Kgu0Ayns7WMPCpH86wX5b3_cwmuqSXxWRCOHxr6LI9nyFKlR1gr-UwkBfsyzliWOLCs/s320/il_430xN.47007046.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339829592828821170" /></a><br />and Patchwork Coin Purse<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjplowxz4KNPZ12qhFr8nuu4xKruH0fMvfy3RekJXYc-V39b3sK2vcoQfqDmf3jYB95KvFAM7h3XAYv51cBEayjwaN5HQXvCpJgdfXG05t3bR_LiRTsCYTAHgnWwuWpj0ryUkGgj37c6mY/s1600-h/il_430xN.47326171.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjplowxz4KNPZ12qhFr8nuu4xKruH0fMvfy3RekJXYc-V39b3sK2vcoQfqDmf3jYB95KvFAM7h3XAYv51cBEayjwaN5HQXvCpJgdfXG05t3bR_LiRTsCYTAHgnWwuWpj0ryUkGgj37c6mY/s320/il_430xN.47326171.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339829892662526002" /></a>Both items from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5616417">Shesu2008's Etsy Shop</a><br /><br />Tie Belt with Pocket (like a fanny pack), in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5154313">Miss Karina's Etsy Shop</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb1WYh1gqNU38R9ooIdPa6CZQO_1S1OXL3uGREjDYvpfxPYGeMhwFUZRSsoIb6LQKXrDY_BdEbZJmHxDDSxtQJPtqwPCpSKp9yPyKEWtoztakgWqteOdCv6OViMFK8VPcSkMS9Y1XnSNk/s1600-h/il_430xN.66638441.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb1WYh1gqNU38R9ooIdPa6CZQO_1S1OXL3uGREjDYvpfxPYGeMhwFUZRSsoIb6LQKXrDY_BdEbZJmHxDDSxtQJPtqwPCpSKp9yPyKEWtoztakgWqteOdCv6OViMFK8VPcSkMS9Y1XnSNk/s320/il_430xN.66638441.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339830550514846402" /></a>woof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2432405409433924631.post-19399533226610662052009-05-24T15:29:00.000-07:002009-05-24T16:18:58.206-07:00Methods and IdeasOne thing to consider when sewing with neckties: utilize the best bits to your best advantage.<br />For example, some ties have a reverse side that is just as much fun as the front.<br />Here's one of my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/barbian7/137185580/">peek-a-boo neckties</a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/barbian7/137185580/" title="Peek-a-boo Necktie by Woof Nanny, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/45/137185580_ac2514a061.jpg" width="175" height="500" alt="Peek-a-boo Necktie" /></a><br /><br />If I were using that tie in a purse (or any sewn item), I'd want to showcase it somehow.<br /><br />Other ties have text describing the tie or the designer, and these areas (usually on the reverse side) can be cut out and used like a "fussy cut" on a quilt.<br /><br />This <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/studiofresca/2614184030/">Degas </a>necktie is part of a blazer (by Studio Fresca), but the idea is easily applicable on a purse strap, buckle, pocket, etc.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjynhs5vrsdS3vTmWTgTqf6XWp7nVcPxJlnrv45OQ9C1KQcZS5jhqk4TUqPbbie5Sb_58ekgnAobFfSQWxQXzAXE99JPsO9IflA8vPoaOK3tcm_ObgBIVJ0XeD0PGRlZFqEb4x_9GOYWB4/s1600-h/2614184030_5e1b433457_m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjynhs5vrsdS3vTmWTgTqf6XWp7nVcPxJlnrv45OQ9C1KQcZS5jhqk4TUqPbbie5Sb_58ekgnAobFfSQWxQXzAXE99JPsO9IflA8vPoaOK3tcm_ObgBIVJ0XeD0PGRlZFqEb4x_9GOYWB4/s320/2614184030_5e1b433457_m.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339523856255345618" /></a><br />(click on images to enlarge)<br /><br />And don't forget the labels!<br />This entire <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/undoneclothing/2864594361/">jacket, by Undone Clothing</a>, is made from clothing labels!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixbsLMABktApTMijETBqcN-6h4erw36zY22X4lShoIAtX5yCeZRq4N0zajU-kX1-PsIeavSVmUJnAWk_RnnM8n3kUqygiewD5JExh2Tl-9Hshv7rhDwzac3xuDxsZctEozNXkr0E5Q8Eg/s1600-h/2864594361_0d8d9742b6_m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixbsLMABktApTMijETBqcN-6h4erw36zY22X4lShoIAtX5yCeZRq4N0zajU-kX1-PsIeavSVmUJnAWk_RnnM8n3kUqygiewD5JExh2Tl-9Hshv7rhDwzac3xuDxsZctEozNXkr0E5Q8Eg/s320/2864594361_0d8d9742b6_m.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339526792121189090" /></a>Isn't it fantastic?<br />So that should give you some ideas on what can be done with the labels from neckties<br /><br />This amazing <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8920673@N04/2974619344/">quilt</a> (posted by Patra Cat, I think she saw this quilt in a show)<br />uses both necktie fabric and necktie labels<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtkQk-rpUKVu2Od7My_j9SB-Q2wOfsZNH2CT4zbKVqjeae4kjgvtABDkaA1BeANA8ndUFKOf8ZJB7T0Bdr9tL-Gj4vjCw1HakeH1YWuXZjviwY86ojGAHyCrehRKDgyhA4LqMqsiBOG-A/s1600-h/2974619344_171e10ff3d_m.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtkQk-rpUKVu2Od7My_j9SB-Q2wOfsZNH2CT4zbKVqjeae4kjgvtABDkaA1BeANA8ndUFKOf8ZJB7T0Bdr9tL-Gj4vjCw1HakeH1YWuXZjviwY86ojGAHyCrehRKDgyhA4LqMqsiBOG-A/s320/2974619344_171e10ff3d_m.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339533309447187170" /></a><br /><br />Collage is another idea to consider.<br />You can take several images from neckties, iron the ties onto a fusible (I like Steam-a-Seam), cut out the pictures, and layer them.<br />You can stitch the edges down, so no seams are needed (unless you want to turn seams under and applique).<br />Here I started layering a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/barbian7/170873391/">bookmark</a><br />All of the fabrics are from neckties, except the text (that is from some boxer shorts)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/barbian7/170873391/" title="Bookmark, Step Two by Woof Nanny, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/59/170873391_601d96a504.jpg" width="357" height="500" alt="Bookmark, Step Two" /></a><br />This method would be an incredible way to personalize a purse.woof nannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com2