Blue and Pink FO and Like Mother Like Daughter?
I love this pattern (my own). It's foolproof, has a simple design, and is a great "canvas" for embellishment.I listed this on etsy before lunch and apparently my mom got home from work, got on her computer, checked out my stuff, saw this bag and had to have it.
I must say it is weird taking money from family. There's a side of you that feels obligated to just give it away. Thankfully I have a family who puts a value on handmade items, whether made by daughter, sister, or stranger.
Unbeknownst to me, my 9-year old daughter decided to do some freestyle embroidery on a dud bag that I had given her to experiment with. I'm amazed at what she did!! She didn't plan it out, just went for it and made decisions as she went along. Sounds a lot like me!
It's becoming a work of art!
posted by Heidi @ 10:20 AM
12 Comments:
I just realized that you in fact opened your etsey shop! I'm so excited for you! Your bags are beautiful and I feel like I've witnessed a flower that has bloomed. Good luck to you!
awww I like that one too! No wonder you mum wanted it :)
Pretty soon it will be a mother daughter team selling these bags.
You are amazing and the bags you are producing!! I love your original pattern and how you embellish them. Too funny that your mom scooped it up right away!!
Your daughter is obviously going to follow in your footsteps, which is very fun.
Deborah, are you trying to make me cry?! What you say resonates with me though, very much so.
Kelly and Janice, I'd love to see my daughter be inspired to be creative. Who knows where it will lead her!
I love your bag! I'd feel weird about taking money from my mom too - I think I'd insist on just giving it to her (not meaning that you should do this though).
Your daughter's done a great job with her embroidery! I think she's inherited a creative gene from her mom!
Thanks Shelley. I should have mentioned that I did give my mom another bag that she wanted, just because she's my mom!
But I have to be careful about telling family that they can just have them because apparently they like a lot of my bags and I'd end up with none to sell! LOL!
What beautiful bags you have. You're embroidery and colour combinations are just too lovely. Found your blog through Deborah's.
You should be so proud of your daughter - that's some nice embroidery!
Wow- those are some great bags! Your daugther did a wonderful job with the embroidery, obviously a natural fibre talent!!
I love that bag. It is beautiful, and your daughter is well on her way to being an excellent crafter also.
Wow! I love your cute bags! I'll have to check out your Etsy shop to see if there are more!
You guys spoil me with your lovely comments! :-)
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