Wednesday 20 April 2016

WIPW - From the waist or shoulder

Just in time for the Work In Progress Wednesday report, I've completed the

Kjolsäck
I used purple yarn, instead of the thin black knitting yarn I showed last week, to make two long cords.

I then used some of this wool to make two felted balls. Later I added a few decorative stitches
and attached the cords to the purse frame.
Here is the completed kjolsäck. 
Until I have made a belt from which it can hang, I will either use this kjolsäck as a shoulder bag or tie it around my waist.
It was fun to make and unbelievable fast to complete. 

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Next project is already brewing..., the ingredients are on the chopping board. I still need to find a name for it, something with green in the title...
Happy stitching, happy piecing, happy quilting to you all!



19 comments:

margaret said...

our lucet cord has worked so well and looks so right on the purse, hope to see the new project up and running soon

Gaia said...

I have been following your blog for sometime, and this is my first comment. I love the purse, and beautiful embroidery work that you have done.

Queeniepatch said...

With a bit more practise the tension will be better on the lucet cord. I do like the square shape, unlike most other cords that are round and ropelike.
The new green project is still in the cutting stage as you can see.

Queeniepatch said...

Hi Gaia,
Thank you for stopping by. I had a look at your blog and fell in love with the charming appliqué elephants. Your embroidery is full of charm, too.

Pamela said...

I love new projects! Can't wait to see more of this.

Queeniepatch said...

You have probably already spotted the sheet of paper for paper foundation and have guessed it is a quilt in the making!

chitra said...

very beautiful purse. best wishes on your new project.

Queeniepatch said...

Thank you. I've been chopping green triangles all evening. It's time to start piecing them together.

https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com said...

The finished bag looks great. Looking forward to seeing your green project.

Janie said...

Your little purse is fabulous.
Where do you get your inspiration for the needle work
pattern?

Queeniepatch said...

Thank you.
I haven't done any piecework in a long time and I have to befriend the sewing machine, too!

Queeniepatch said...

Your kind words always encourage me. Thank you, Janie.
The inspiration comes from the traditional patterns of Swedish folk costumes, but then I add a bit more exotic look to the flowers. In this case I wanted the balance between large, flamboyant plants and small, simple ones scattered over the background.

Julie Fukuda said...

What a fantastic finish! And now ... all those itty-bitty triangles.... another adventure is on the way. Need any more greens? my stash could use a hit.

Queeniepatch said...

Ha, ha thank you for your kind offer. Don't we all have too much fabric! I have cut up 1/3 of my greens and will start sorting them into shades. I think I need two groups - dark and light. If there is an unbalance, and I need more of either tone, I'll let you know!

http://textilejoy.blogspot.com/ said...

You really succeded using many way of doing a lovely shoulder bag.Wow what a bag.A brilliant work.Wish you a lovely spring/summer time.

Queeniepatch said...

It was fun making this bag, and I have always admired the various kjolsäckar of Swedish folk costumes.
You, too, have a great spring.

carorose said...

I love your bag with your Lucet cord. My Lucet is packed away somewhere safe, I don't think I will find it again until I move back into my house. And your new project looks interesting, now what will it be?

Queeniepatch said...

There are so many things you will be able to do once you move back into your own house.
The green triangles will become a quilt, but it will be a slow and probably boring project. However, I really want to use up my stash.

Mrs. B. said...

The purse is really lovely. I too have started a new paper piecing project for a cushion cover (hopefully!). Look forward to seeing your progress.