Oct 31, 2007

gnomes

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messenger bag 1

It was time. You know what I mean - that Byrd's song - "Turn, Turn, Turn (To everything There is a Season.)" A time to laugh, a time to weep ...

It was time for gnomes. How can they not bring a smile to your face? This messenger bag is an amalgamation of an old pair of wool pants and Heather Ross fabric. I love it. It's sturdy, the perfect size, and has plenty of pockets. The gnome patch on the front is the icing on the cake.

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What do you think? Should I make this into a pattern in my collection? I would be more than happy to do so if you give me the thumbs up. ;)

Peace,
Meg

61 comments:

  1. Yes, make a pattern! I've never left a comment but I love your bag and my prayers were with you yesterday after reading your post.

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  2. Oh yes, yes please. . . a sturdy messenger bag pattern would be lovely.

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  3. Love the fabric combinations, the gnomes are too cute! I'm always keen for bag tutorials, so yes please!

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  4. That is absolutely darling! Do you think it would work as a laptop bag?

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  5. Yes Please! A fabulous sturdy messenger bag like this would be great!

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  6. Yes, Yes, Yes!!! Make a pattern. Can't wait!

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  7. Yep - my laptop fits, and it's not super tiny. But that's a great idea - I could make sure the pattern fits most models.

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  8. Meg, go for it! Love those gnomes too..........they are a perfect companion to the corporate tweed..LOL ...I love it.

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  9. oh my! your bag leaves me speechless. It is incredible and I would like to make one. Unfortunately I do not think I could pull a bag like that out of thin air. I want a pattern! (pretty pretty please?)

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  10. Your bag is incredible and yes, yes to a pattern.

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  11. A big thumbs up from me!! Love the gnomes too!!!

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  12. I think that is a great idea!

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  13. Yes. I got my Mei Tai pattern in the mail today and it is so beautiful. I would love to make a bag like this.

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  14. both of my thumbs are up!

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  15. please please post this pattern! This bag is so cute!

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  16. Absolutely yes!! Dh is already requesting one for his Vespa, in a manly fabric, lol.

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  17. That's your pattern? It's fabulous!

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  18. I just found your blog, and this is the first post I've read, but I had to comment! I love the messenger bag, the little gnomes are darling. The patch on the front is a lovely touch. I'm voting for a pattern!

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  19. Oh, yes please, a pattern would be a great idea! The gnomes and dots are in my stash too. Wonderful combination!

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  20. A pattern.....oh YES PLEASE!!!

    Love that gnome fabric.

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  21. Yes, pattern please. Messenger bags are always good.

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  22. I would love that pattern! I even have some of the gnome fabric in my stash...

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  23. Yes please!

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  24. That is an awesome bag! I love the inside pocket being lined with gnome's - like they they are peeking out!

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  25. Gnomes! That's what I need! I have been racking my pea sized brain for a purse idea for my oldest daughter for Christmas. Youngest is a princess, so no problem, but oldest...sheesh! She loves gnomes. I love you fabric combination too!

    I vote for put up a pattern too!

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  26. Yes! Definitely! It is so cute! Looks like a great size for daily use!

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  27. You get two thumbs from me!

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  28. Yes, pattern please! I already bought the others.......

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  29. A pattern would be great! I've been looking for my next purse to replace my current one and this is great!

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  30. I love it! A pattern would be wonderful.

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  31. Absolutely! It's adorable!

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  32. thumbs up! yes.

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  33. yes, pattern please.

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  34. this is awesome- i bought some of this gnome fabric a while ago, and just can't figure out the perfect project to use it for. loving the bag!

    and glad you're back in action.

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  35. Yes, yes, yes! I love it! Especially the fact that you've used some old pants for part of it. I've got some old wool pants that would be great for this!

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  36. A pattern would be great! I love this bag.

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  37. I love it! A pattern would be a great addition!

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  38. I love this messenger bag and the fabrics you chose are perfect together...great job!

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  39. i love the bag its really grovey lol you should make it into a pattern it would be a crime not to lol.

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  40. Yes, Yes, a pattern pleeease!!!

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  41. it IS quite adorable! i'd want one. i'm a messenger-bag fiend. i LOVE 'em.


    excellent gnome choice.


    katherinelaura

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  42. Definitely, that is so awesome. I'd love to have one! maybe if I'm motivated, I'd even make one for myself!

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  43. so cute! YES! (what is that I saw on your sleeve?) Some more cute fabric peeking out?!

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  44. oh yes...
    this is a success bag for sure!
    :)

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  45. Yes yes yes! How cute is that and the size looks perfect! I have to go back and look at the gnomes again!!! perfecto!

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  46. For the 50 tiest time probably: that bag is too cute and so well designed ! You definitely need to put the pattern up, I for one would gladly buy it and my son would just be delighted to have such a nice bag!

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  47. add it! :)

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  48. Another newbie here: I definitely want a pattern too! I love your blog!

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  49. Oh my... That is one CUTE bag!!!! Just happened upon you blog today. Love it!! Subscribing! :)

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  50. Of course this should be made into a pattern!!! I love this bag and if it can be used for a laptop I am going to have to make them for my daughters friends.. What cute presents these will be!!!
    Please Please Please!!!

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  51. please, please sell this pattern! i will buy it in a second. the perfect bag shape. love the combination of the wool + gnomes.

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  52. I love that bag.
    Please make a pattern for it.
    because I need it.
    julie

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  53. Ooooooh I would love to make that!

    Please make a pattern!

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