Just couldn't do it
I was going to list a bag on etsy tonight, but my heart just wasn't in it. I was finishing it up earlier today and it was as if I was hearing in my head "this is mine, this is mine", but I pushed those thoughts aside. I was writing up the description just a few minutes ago and realized I was selling my soul for what? This baby is mine, a present to myself.
I made it with wool yarn from a sweater I found at a thrift shop in the summer. It was the colour I had been searching for, I like to call it "driftwood". I plan to make a duplicate bag and make some improvement on some little things (the leaf colour doesn't "pop" like I'd prefer, the upper trunk of the tree needs to be "redrawn"). Then I'd be happy to part with bag #2 and keep my original!
(Click on the photo to get a better view)
The bonus is this bag is bigger than my current one! Woo hoo!
posted by Heidi @ 5:26 PM
16 Comments:
Girl, you are such a tease!
Look at those little "leaves"
you did a great job!
Aw, you guys are sweet. Yes, it does sort of have a storybook feel to it. :-)
What a beautiful bag! You know, you should make a 4 seasons set...a tree from spring, from summer, from fall, and from winter...
This is a gorgeous bag! I have a connection with everything I make, and sometimes...I need to keep some of my stuff once in awhile!
i love the design on it, i didin't notice the leaves until i clicked on the picture. what stitch did you use for the,?
Fantastic!!! How clever to use yarn from a sweater. You should be able to make a few bags from all that yarn!
Kat, I used the split stitch for the lines of the tree, and of course the leaves are french knots. Maybe for the next one I'll have a mix of green leaves and orange and rust coloured ones too.
It's a beautiful bag - you should keep it. The little french knots are divine. x
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Heidi,
The bag is amazing... so glad you are keeping one for yourself!! I love the embroidery work you do on your bags!! They are all stunning!
This is stunning! Of course you should keep it! As your best friend it is a thrill to see you so happy doing something you love!
The main point of discovering a gift such as yours is to honor it by knowing when to keep something and when to let it go to a new, happy home!
I can't wait to see it!
Thanks you guys!! I used the bag for the first time today, and it already feels like an old friend. :-)
you should definitely keep that bag for yourself. I wouldn't be able to part with it either, it is beautiful. I like the understated color that will go with everything and the tree is a lovely touch without being overbearing. gorgeous.
I love this one. Makes lots!
I wouldn't want to part with that bag either....it is awesome!!!
Wow, this bag is wonderful. I love the design. Very talented!
stopped by from a link on KatKnits... glad I did
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