I'm being a bit naughty today. I had promised Yvette, my partner in the Sweet Pouch Swap, that I'd keep the finished item as a surprise... but...
I'm really sorry but I couldn't resist. I am ridiculously stoked about this finish and just couldn't keep my mouth shut. I know, I know, you're not supposed to be so chuffed with your own work but, as I've been in a major slump of late, this has been a lovely breath of fresh air.
Yvette had stated that she liked bright, happy colours; linen and birds so I ran with it. I hope this piece of rainbow-y goodness makes her smile.
For the first time, I used Noodlehead's tutorial for the Open Wide Zippered Pouch - and I love it. The whole thing came together quickly and easily and the super spacious opening is perfect. I will be making more of these.
I found the lining fabric just yesterday when I ducked in to grab a zip and I just couldn't go past those bright jellybeans. The colours match perfectly.
Finishing at 11" x 8.5" this little beauty is now stuffed with sweet treats and ready for it's trip all the way to Tennessee.
I hope you like it Yvette!
E.
Linking up to TGIFF over at Sewing by Moonlight.
Love love love! Plus a bit more :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous. Lucky partner. Thanks for sharing Marie (mlismore@optusnet.com)
ReplyDeleteI don't blame you for spilling the beans (see what I did there?!!). Its gorgeous! The birds are so cute and that stitching looks so good! Lucky Yvette!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME pouch!! Well done you!
ReplyDeleteSo, so pretty! I love the cute birds and the rainbow back! The lining is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteWhat's not to like? It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI happen to like all of those things too...so maybe you could make me one :).
ReplyDeleteAll kidding aside, was there a pattern you used for your birds? I am going to have to make one of these for myself ASAP!
Loving the birds on the wire!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this - Rainbows and birds. I love birds so much they're the only thing to become permanently attached to my body in a tattoo.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!
gorgeous pouch :-) I am being good and holding out on showing mine - I just hope the mail between Indonesia and the US is faster than usual!
ReplyDeleteI'm sooo glad you shared it! It is such a bright, happy and beautiful pouch. So, the ultimate compliment I could give you is to make one the same, I mean, very similar, right?
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet gifts! I love them! Made to have some by myself. Especially the one with the birds! Great!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours and I love the birds ! Are they your own creation or can they be found on the web ?
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