Saturday, August 4, 2012

~ Grass and Flowers Crochet Bag


Hello everyone! I am very happy you like the dotty square pattern on my last post. Thank you for all your sweet comments and compliments. I really appreciate! I made 24 squares and here is what I turned them into: a granny bag! Some of you guessed I would make a blanket - that's a lovely idea for my next projects! :)


This bag actually was done, packed and sent to the birthday girl on July 31, but I was unwell and too busy the last few days to post about it. I made the same bag a while ago, with solid granny square pattern and different type of yarn. I'm still using it and love it.


I worked very hard on the lining for this bag. My previous one doesn't have a zipper so I'm afraid to carry important personal stuff like a wallet or so. This time I managed to sew a zipper to secure the bag, and a small zipper for the small inside pocket too.


Even this little piece to hold one end of the zipper took me a lot of effort - sew and unsew - again and again until I got pleased with it.


A look from top with the zipper closed:

I named this bag "Grass and Flowers", as I love the "green grass" look when it was all joined together, the dots in center of each square and the lining fabric are beautiful flowers that I really liked. The only thing is, it no longer stayed with me!


Thank you so much for dropping in. Wishing you all a gorgeous weekend!!!

~ See you soon! ♥

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34 comments:

  1. InnestemmenAugust 4, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    That lucky birthday girl!! Love it :)))

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  2. hooksandyarnsAugust 4, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    This is such a beautiful bag. Great work with the lining and the zippers. :)

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  3. Miss LingAugust 4, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    That's amazing LS! You put so much effort into it and it really paid off! It's beautiful! Your niece must feel so special!

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  4. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresAugust 4, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    That is a gorgeous bag. I wouldn't be able to sew the lining or a zipper. Lovely work! Best wishes to you :) Tammy

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  5. Lillie and MossAugust 4, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Wow..you are so talented! I am not a big fan of zippers but you did a awesome job! I know your friend will love it....I know I do!

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  6. Aisyah HelgaAugust 4, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Gorgeous bag! I'm sure the birthday girl will love it!

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  7. LammisAugust 4, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    Oh, it's lovely

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  8. Heather - The Good LifeAugust 4, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    Your bag is lovely and what a great handle. Looks like you put a lot of work into each detail.

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  9. glorAugust 4, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    What a work of perfection! The bag is absolutely beautiful and what a lucky girl who received this. The lining is gorgeous. Have a nice weekend, hope you are feeling all better.

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  10. Monique van den BergAugust 4, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Love your bag. Very nice handles and the lining is very nice done!

    Groetjes, Monique

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  11. PennyAugust 4, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    This is just gorgeous, you are so clever xox Penelope

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  12. KrisAugust 5, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    SO cute!!!!!
    XO Kris

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  13. Happy in redAugust 5, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    This is lovely!! Great work on the lining!
    Esther.

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  14. Teresa KasnerAugust 5, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    That bag took a lot of effort, it is very professionally done.. bravo!
    ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  15. ... BimbiAugust 5, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    Very nice bag and the perfect lining. I always shy away from zippers! How did you make that lovely handle?
    Bimbi x

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  16. SangeethaAugust 5, 2012 at 2:11 AM

    Wow! Great job with the lining. I have the same handles in yellow. I haven't made the bag yet as I am not sure how to line it. I wish I could do zippers like this. The bag is perfect.
    Love.

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  17. SusanneAugust 5, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    Love the bag and how you lined the inside with such cheerful colored fabric. Nice job!
    Susanne :)

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  18. sajukiAugust 5, 2012 at 3:07 AM

    so pretty !

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  19. SandyAugust 5, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    Awesome bag. I love how it came together. If I could sew better might attempt one myself; but...that's not a skill I consider myself any good at it. Love the handle too. Very nice.

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  20. Pammy SueAugust 5, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    Oh, this is so pretty! You do such beautiful crochet and sewing work. Love!

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  21. cristinaAugust 5, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    What more beautiful handbag! Love it! And the liner that you've chosen is too precious. Congratulations for your work, like everything else is WONDERFUL!

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  22. DinahAugust 5, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    oh..i love it..awesome!

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  23. LindaAugust 5, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Wow it's lovely and I love the liner !!!!!

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  24. rett og vrangAugust 5, 2012 at 5:48 PM

    WoW! What a job you have done! I love the result! Synnøve

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  25. SandraAugust 6, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    It's amazing, such a beautiful bag, and all those details, love the handles, the liner, the way you made the zipper end, I love the whole bag.
    Love and hugs, Sandra

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  26. BeenaAugust 7, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Nice work dear www.beenascreations.blogspot.com

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  27. HeldaslandAugust 9, 2012 at 2:56 AM

    wow, that is superb, your lining looks amazing. I wish I could sew.I love your addition of beads.Amazing

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  28. becktovintageAugust 10, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Absolutely Beautiful.. Wonderful work..:))
    xoxo..

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  29. BeenaAugust 11, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    Hi dear pls collect a award from my spacehttp://beenascreations.blogspot.in/2012/08/award.html

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  30. DonnaAugust 13, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    What a wonderful birthday gift, my friend! Your friend is blessed with such a wonderful gift, my friend! This really came out very, very gorgeous!

    Will write soon, getting caught up, little by little!

    Hugs,
    Donna

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  31. business card printingAugust 18, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    Wow! What a fabulous bag. I so dig it. Its uniquely gorgeous. Hope I can find one in stores.

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  32. Nik kamisahOctober 8, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    so long i have not contact you..just to say hello..your bag is so beautiful

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  33. AnonymousOctober 26, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    This is such a beautiful bag:)


    ipad 3 cover

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  34. Pearlin JDecember 3, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    this bag is gorgeous! specially the lining and the zipper.Can you pls do a tute on how you did it.

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