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Saturday, January 27, 2024

Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge - #6 - Maureen's Bag/Wallet

When the Chookshed Stitchers talked about this challenge - a few decided that Project #6 (the first number drawn) should be the bag that was the project at Scrub Stitchin' 2023.  When I wrote up/revised my list, I thought I should concentrate on the things that needed to be done - rather than the "want to do" projects, so I substituted a bag that I had promised to make for bestie Maureen.
She saw a wallet at a craft  show. . . ."I can make that for you"  I said.
She provided the fabrics and zips etc . . . .

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It is a machine embroidery design - so you make each section using the embroidery machine and then put it together using a normal sewing machine. It's a Sweet Pea design and they kindly provide videos to show you how to do it . . well how the very expert sewer does it.
The guy making it in the video referred to is as a"substantial" project - especially when turning it back the right way . . .I think he meant "challenging:...LOL.   He also mentioned that a particular bit may produce "some vocabulary".   It did ...and two broken needles.

Anyway, every day is a learning day, and I doubt very much if I will make another one.  Maureen suggested a strap for it too - so we will discuss that and see how it could work.





Happy to be on time for the Chookshed Challange . . . 
wonder what the next number will be???

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14 comments:

  1. Chookyblue......January 27, 2024 at 7:07 PM

    its just beautiful and I am sure your bestie will appreciate the effort.......maybe not the colourful language.......LOL.........
    well done on meeting the monthly challenge.......

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  2. MariaJanuary 27, 2024 at 7:30 PM

    That’s a fantastic bag and well done on completing #6 for the challenge.

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  3. Denice BarkerJanuary 28, 2024 at 12:22 AM

    Yay! It's beautiful ... and finished!!!

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  4. dqJanuary 28, 2024 at 1:58 AM

    You are a great story teller making a sewing project story rather interesting!
    I love this bag so much! Privided you won't be doing it again, I suppose you won't be making yourself one.

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  5. LinJanuary 28, 2024 at 2:59 AM

    What a beautiful bag! Challenging huh - is that piping on the flap? Looks like a lot of layers in places to sew. Anyway you have done a brilliant job. xx

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  6. LauraJanuary 28, 2024 at 8:45 AM

    It does indeed look like a challenge, but you have risen to the challenge and created one very cute wallet! Good for you! :)

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  7. kiwikidJanuary 28, 2024 at 10:07 AM

    Congratulations!! Well done on the finish, it is beautiful.

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  8. louleeJanuary 28, 2024 at 5:08 PM

    That is a very sweet bag, I'm sure your friend will be delighted with it. Great to see you on zoom.

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  9. JennyJanuary 28, 2024 at 6:21 PM

    Such a beautiful bag you have made for your friend.

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  10. NarelleJanuary 29, 2024 at 11:21 AM

    That's a great looking little bag ... well done on #6 finish.

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  11. JoJanuary 29, 2024 at 7:32 PM

    Lovely bag. Well done with finishing it

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  12. JaniceJanuary 30, 2024 at 4:14 PM

    You’re a better person than me to tackle something like that. Despite the difficulties, it has turned out beautifully and I’m sure Maureen is thrilled with it.

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  13. Maureenclare02@gmail.comJanuary 31, 2024 at 2:52 PM

    Here I am, the lucky bestie. Thanks Susan I love love it. Perfect size and even without a strap I will use it as I am a clutch person user. Inside pockets are a bonus too for when I travel light and don't want to take my bulky wallet. Perfect.

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2024 at 11:38 AM

    Beautiful colours along with plenty of room.

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