Sunday, February 9, 2014

Finished At Last

 At last I have completed my shopping bag in Tunisian crochet. It has duly been lined with a double lining, with pockets, one with a zip. Not all my ideas worked out as I envisioned. I had planned to put a zip in the lining and then cover it with a crochet flap. The problem is that Tunisian crochet is determined to curl, so the flap looked horrible. After a lot of dithering, I decided to put the zip in the bag itself. It's not as discreet as my imaginings, but neater than plan A.


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  1. Jane EborallFebruary 9, 2014 at 2:35 AM

    Well personally and being hypercritical and an old bag lady too - I think it looks FABULOUS. It's been quite a journey but well, well worth it.

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  2. OrsiFebruary 9, 2014 at 2:48 AM

    Gorgeous work Jane! What size is this bag? It looks quite small for a shopping bag, but I think the picture might be misleading :))))

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    1. Jane McLellanFebruary 9, 2014 at 6:17 AM

      It's just over 30cm by 25cm, with a 6cm gusset. Not very big, you're right. I had almost run out of yarn, so I'm glad I didn't make it any bigger.

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  3. Madtatter80February 9, 2014 at 4:44 AM

    Beautiful, can I have it? just teasing, sort of ! This is so wonderful love it ! Thanks for taking us on this cool bag making experience!

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  4. ElizabethFebruary 9, 2014 at 5:17 AM

    It is a wonderful bag. You did such a great job. I have never tried Tunisian crochet but I might. Great work.

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  5. Margarets designer cardsFebruary 9, 2014 at 5:45 AM

    Beautiful bag, and looks brilliant well done.
    Margaret

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  6. Jane McLellanFebruary 9, 2014 at 6:18 AM

    Thanks, everyone.

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  7. FoxFebruary 9, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    Duly impressed! I never conquered the art of Tunisian crochet! Great bag.
    Fox : )

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  8. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeFebruary 9, 2014 at 7:18 AM

    I think it looks wonderful!

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  9. Sally KersonFebruary 9, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    It really looks great, well done for sticking it out and hope you have many wonderful outings with it on your shoulder.

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  10. MarthaFebruary 9, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    Bravo on a long project finally done. I think it looks great.

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  11. MaureenFebruary 9, 2014 at 2:16 PM

    It's wonderful!! - when is the competition? You will have to open an Order Book for this one - I love it.

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    1. Jane McLellanFebruary 10, 2014 at 7:06 AM

      I must hand it in on Wednesday to my local group. Then it goes to the 'Kalahari Circle' competition. The best from there go to the national competition.

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  12. MichelleFebruary 9, 2014 at 4:50 PM

    Oh my, it's absolutely gorgeous!

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  13. LadytatsFebruary 9, 2014 at 6:39 PM

    You have done amazing. That bag looks really nice. congratulations.

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  14. UnknownFebruary 9, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    Jane it is lovely, you have done a great job, the flowers are very nice. Were they very difficult? I agree it is very difficult to put short zippers inside for little private things.

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  15. God's KidFebruary 10, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    That is wonderful!!! :)

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  16. SuztatsFebruary 10, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    This is so pretty! The fine finish is so worth hanging in there....

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