Recently I participated in the Scrap Bag Swap organised and hosted by Nin from The Wardrobe. My partner was a lady named Kerrie from Napier, New Zealand (fun - love an international swap!) The swap requirements were that -
1. You send some scraps from your stash, and
2. You make a bag to put them in
Great idea! A gift with some fabulous wrapping.
To stay true to the scrap theme, I grabbed my scraps and made my swap bag using those. You may remember the work in progress from this post.
Here is the finished product:
And the other side:
I lined it with a multi coloured polka dot, to coordinate with all the varied colours on the outside. I filled it up with scraps from my stash - I hope Kerrie can use them! They were a real mixed bag - some Amy B, some kids prints, some florals, and some vintage bits and pieces. I also popped in a bag of buttons from my huge stash, as Kerrie makes softies and buttons always come in handy for eyes and noses.
Next post I look forward to sharing the lovely vintage themed scrap bag gift I received from Anissa!
So lovely! I really like the strawberry fabric :) Jen
ReplyDeleteBrilliant way to use up your scraps and it looks fabulous, Ros!!! You've even changed thread colour to co-ordinate your topstitching!!!
ReplyDeletesounds like a really fun swap..I love the pouch you made..so cute! :)
ReplyDeleteI like it!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for scraps!
ReplyDeleteI love it! What a cool swap!!
ReplyDeleteYou know, I still haven't made a project with a zipper... I must get onto that!
A great idea. I have lots of scraps left from my "dress a girl around the world" effort. I could make a few little bags to send out with the next parcel.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I just dusted off my sewing machine and I have a TON of fabric scraps...wonder if I could pull something like this off? Thanks for linking up at TT&J!
ReplyDeleteIts beautiful and wonderful post share with us. I love this scrap bag swap. Its also use for gift wrapping. I like his fabulous work.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful work, you have a talent and putting colors and patterns together!!
ReplyDeleteShannon@SewSweetCottage
Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday - you were featured today!
ReplyDelete--Mandy, www.SugarBeeCrafts.com