October 23, 2009

Sew & Tell

I spent Wednesday - sewing! I didn't do any dishes, laundry or vacuuming until after 4:30pm! Yeah, the place was a disaster between the kids and all my threads, but I was smiling. As has happened often, I had an idea for a bag that was keeping me awake, needing to be made. So I got busy!My little Sassy Tote. It measures 9" wide and tall, and 3" deep. With 2 interior and 1 exterior pocket.
It holds all that I need it too, but hopefully I won't loose stuff in it. Can you tell that's been a problem lately!?
Pretty prints on the back -- I love the Amy Butler Love prints!
I think my favorite feature is the outside pocket - I'm limiting my keys and phone to this pocket, so I can always find them.
And I have put together a pdf pattern for this bag! This weekend I am offering it for $3 right here via this paypal button at the top of my blog. (Go up to the top and click the "buy now" button.)

After the weekend it will go to $5 - so get it while it's hot! I will email the pdf as quick as I can, and you can make a new bag this weekend.

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Sew & Tell is happening over at Amy's - go toot your horn and let us know what you got done this week!

I'm also thinking about Christmas, stockings and Advent calendar - anyone interested in a pattern for those?

I hope you have a great weekend, I think mine will be busy!
Blessings ~
Amy
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37 comments:

  1. HelenOctober 23, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    Amy you are so clever! The bag looks great, I am hopeless at making bags! LOL

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  2. ThimbleannaOctober 23, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    Very nice Amy! I can't wait to see Love up close and in person!

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  3. TerriawOctober 23, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    Good for you for choosing sewing over chores! I bet it felt great too! Your new bag is gorgeous. I love the fabrics you put together, and yes, that outside pocket is awesome. (I have to have an outside pocket for keys too)

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  4. Rene'October 23, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    Your new bag is wonderful!! Great combination of big enough to hold everything but not so that you can't find stuff. Very important!! Like Helen (by her own admission), I am hopeless with making bags. Maybe I'll give this one a try. My "to make" list keeps growing and growing.

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  5. MollyOctober 23, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    Nice bag! The fabrics are gorgeous and I love all the pockets! I may have to treat myself to your pattern this weekend! :)

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  6. QuiltyBeeOctober 23, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    This is so close to something I was thinking of--now I can just follow your pattern instead of working it out myself--THANK YOU!

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  7. randiOctober 23, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    What a cute bag! That collection is just fantastic. Perfect colors!!

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  8. MarieOctober 23, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    Wonderful bag. I will buy from you the pattern so I can do it. Thanks

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  9. AninaOctober 23, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Cute bag Amy!
    I'm planning a bunch of sewing today - after I clean the house or I'll never be able to tear myself away.

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  10. Live a Colorful LifeOctober 23, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    I really like the combination of fabrics. I need to order some of this fabric. Or wait, maybe I should just order the pattern and use up some of what I already have. Nah....I need to order some of this fabric. And the pattern.

    I have spent the week organizing so I didn't get any sewing done. This weekend I plan to sew, even if I get nothing else done. Sounds like a good plan to me!

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  11. ErinOctober 23, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    I love this bag and can't wait to make it! But... when I click on the PayPal button to order, I get a security certificate error and cannot proceed with the order process. If you could email me the payment information, I'll send you the monies right away. :) Thanks for such a gorgeous design!

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  12. UnknownOctober 23, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    Erin I can't find an email for you! There's a button on my sidebar at the top. I had hoped that it would work in the post too, but it's not :( I hope you come back!

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  13. HeatherOctober 23, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    I "love" it! :D I just decided last week to FINALLY ditch the diaper bag (gasp)! So I'm looking for a great bag that can still hold a few diapers and wipes (and a sippy cup). I haven't been able to find one that I like, so I think I may have to make it. I've made ballet bags for the girls but never a real purse for me. Any pointers?
    Also, working on stockings in the next couple weeks AND an advent calendar! Looks like we are on the same page! :D

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  14. LeslyOctober 23, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    A gorgeous bag in gorgeous fabrics!

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  15. AnonymousOctober 23, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Just placed an order! I promised my friend I'd make her a purse for her 30th birthday. This would be perfect. Thanks!

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  16. em's scrapbagOctober 23, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    Very cute! Glad you let the housework wait.

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  17. AudrieOctober 23, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Very pretty! Such gorgeous prints... I'm still hoarding mine heehee!

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  18. UnknownOctober 23, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Amy this is a beautiful bag! What I love about it most is that you have put together fabrics that I never would have considered even trying together, and they some how work. My daughter is very artistic, and I can hardly wait to see what she thinks of your bag.

    I admire your ability to juggle so many balls at one time, and still be artistically creative. The house can always wait, but if you are buried in a project when the kids get off the bus, how do clone yourself?

    Maybe one day I will have enough skill to make one one of your designs.

    God Bless You,
    Beth

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  19. LaraOctober 23, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    Love! We obviously have the same bag issues :) I think most women do!!!

    Now... a Christmas stocking PDF?! And advent calendar?! Yes Please!!! I have been searching for a way to sew up Oliver's Shepherds Bush cross stitch stocking online. After it took 90 hours or so to stitch, I have been to blooming nervous to have a go! So I'd love to hear how to you do it!

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  20. HeatherOctober 23, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Very pretty! Love all the extra pockets! :o)

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  21. amylouwhosewsOctober 23, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    I LOVE IT!! you have great bag ideas! I put a key clip thingie in my bags so they have a home - they are tethered with ribbon in the side seam, it helps me not lose my keys (always a problem!)

    I need to make some stockings so a pdf would be really helpful!

    Thanks for linking up!
    xo

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  22. DeeOctober 23, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    forget mugging you for your cash or credit cards...I'd knock ya over just for the bag! LOL

    it's beautiful and oh so smartly organized!

    thanks for sharing with us!

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  23. UnknownOctober 23, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    Sometimes when you have an idea in your head, you just have to get to it and drop all that housework for another time. You did good! I love it, fantastic!

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  24. sherri@lavenderfieldsOctober 24, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    Cute bag! Looks like a fun one to make. Hope you have a great week...Sherri : )

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  25. KelliOctober 24, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    Gorgeous bag, Amy! I love the shape AND the luscious fabrics!

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  26. ErinOctober 24, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Oh, sorry! I thought it would show up in my profile, but evidently not. Ok - sidebar button worked, yay! I'm really looking forward to it. :)

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  27. Nancy PageOctober 24, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    Great, great bag, just the right size. Thanks for sharing and I did order one.

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  28. julieQOctober 24, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    I like it, I like it! I too have a problem losing stuff in the bottom of the bag...hmmmm

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  29. ktquiltsOctober 24, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    I bet the household chores were waiting patiently on you!! Drat, why can't they disappear when you aren't looking?
    Great bag!!!

    Blessings,

    KT

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  30. CaseyOctober 25, 2009 at 3:29 AM

    Beautiful. I love the prints.

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  31. crazy4mycraftsOctober 25, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    I love the bag! Very nice! And the fabrics are great!

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  32. TipperOctober 25, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Pretty bag!

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  33. Jean October 25, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    Very cute bag, Amy!

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  34. LeslieOctober 26, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    Cute bag! glad you are doing the pdf download for it! we were gone out camping/hunting so I missed your sale but please do more pattern downloads, love those!
    Have a great day!

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  35. MichelleOctober 26, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    Cute, cute, cute....adorable, nice job, love the pocket.

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  36. Day before MichelleOctober 28, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    Love it! Aren't outside pockets grand?

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  37. RebekahOctober 28, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    very cute! I love the fabrics that you used for this and the pockets look so resourceful

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