Hmmm, this is going to be hard....I have fallen in love with the bag I've made my partner!
Mouthy Squares Tote Bag, a photo by Emily Levey on Flickr.
I am secretly hoping that she absolutely hates it, that way I can keep it and make her something else! But I guess I will manage to part with it should she love it too ;-)
My husband so doesn't get how I use my best fabrics and put so much into these....the sketch fabric was so wanted by me for months and I put it into the bag panel the day I finally had enough pennies to get some. My point of view is that if you don't put as much into your swap item you can't expect to get the same back, make sense?
Anyway, that's me all done, keyfob and all (which I am keeping a secret until it arrives) so the first item off my FAL list, hurrah!
I think I may reward myself with some selfish sewing as soon as I get the chance, I had some super exciting news yesterday that I am bursting to tell but it will have to wait, I have a date with Merlin and a rose star block!
Just gorgeous! Great swap philosophy, too!
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic Emily, and I completely agree with your philosophy!
ReplyDeleteI love it!! I wants it :-D
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with your sentiment. Can see why you don't want to pass it over. Not familiar with the patchwork design but loving it. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteOh go on, tell!!
ReplyDeleteIf your partner DARES to not like this, they are barred from Mouthy Stitches forever - it is stunning xxx
Gorgeous! I like your way of thinking too :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I like your way of thinking too :)
ReplyDeleteI've fallen in love with your bag too! It is perfect. And I know your good news. Hope you are still smiling!!
ReplyDeleteYou're a tease but glad you have good news not bad! LOVE this bag so please send it to me (whether I'm your partner or not)!
ReplyDeleteYou are right! This would be incredibly hard to part with. I think your partner would be crazy not to love it though, so You'll probably have to make yourself another. :)
ReplyDeleteI am not surprised that you totally love it. It's ruddy gorgeous! I am completely wishing this is for me.
ReplyDeleteI know someone else who is hoping that too - and probably everyone else in the MS swap.
Ooooh exciting news too! c'mon spill the beans :0)
Lovely tote.
ReplyDeleteYou tease! what exciting news?? Oh well you will tell when you are ready.
it's a keeper, I'm afraid (especially if it's coming my way :))
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful bag and it is so lovely of you to use your best and favourite when making for others. I love it and so you can send it right along. I hope you can share your news soon.
ReplyDeleteIts gorgeous sweetie, and even more special given that you use your favourites in it - you are a total darling. News??! Spill!!!
ReplyDeleteThat bag is supreme. I agree that we put so much more time and effort and money into things for other people.... I am trying to change that and actually make myself a lovely bag that I can use - with some really special fabrics (maybe after Christmas there will be time) x
ReplyDeleteNo, No, No....I'll have it!
ReplyDeleteThink you will have to make yourself another one, it doesn't sound like anyone is going to pass this one up! You were on a hiding to nothing with that from the start, it is lovely :)
ReplyDeleteIt's such a cute bag! I love your way of thinking. It's nice to put real time and effort into making something. =D
ReplyDeleteIt is a glorious tote!
ReplyDeleteThe tote looks great and I am sure your partner will love it as much as I do my little zippy pouch! I know what you mean- I put a lot of effort and love into the bag I am making and used some of my favorite fabrics so i hope my partner likes theirs too!
ReplyDeleteThis tote is just gorgeous! You should be proud of it :)
ReplyDeleteIt's fab, I'm sure she loves it!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I love your swap philosophy...
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