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!
our lucet cord has worked so well and looks so right on the purse, hope to see the new project up and running soon
ReplyDeleteWith 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.
DeleteThe new green project is still in the cutting stage as you can see.
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.
ReplyDeleteHi Gaia,
DeleteThank 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.
I love new projects! Can't wait to see more of this.
ReplyDeleteYou have probably already spotted the sheet of paper for paper foundation and have guessed it is a quilt in the making!
Deletevery beautiful purse. best wishes on your new project.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I've been chopping green triangles all evening. It's time to start piecing them together.
DeleteThe finished bag looks great. Looking forward to seeing your green project.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI haven't done any piecework in a long time and I have to befriend the sewing machine, too!
Your little purse is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteWhere do you get your inspiration for the needle work
pattern?
Your kind words always encourage me. Thank you, Janie.
DeleteThe 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.
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.
ReplyDeleteHa, 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!
DeleteYou 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.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun making this bag, and I have always admired the various kjolsäckar of Swedish folk costumes.
DeleteYou, too, have a great spring.
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?
ReplyDeleteThere are so many things you will be able to do once you move back into your own house.
DeleteThe 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.
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.
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