Thursday 6 September 2012

A Little More Needlecraft

On Monday, I promised to show you the lovely bag my husband made with the leftover fabric from my cushion covers.  I've been moaning for ages that you can't get hard-wearing but lovely tote bags that can take my work folders, but I will moan no more (well, maybe a little... I'm sure I can find something else to moan about! I'm very talented like that.).



It's a nice big size so it will easily fit a few binders in and my notebooks and things, with strong comfy straps.  I've already had a number of compliments about it!

Today's cat picture is a box-loving feline enjoying some quality time with his/her cardboard:


Thanks so much for visiting,

37 comments:

  1. What a gorgeous bag-You lucky ducky !! I think your hubby should think about starting a sewing and craft blog :) clever man !! x

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  2. That man is a gem! Love the bag!!

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  3. Wow that is one talented hubby, love that bag and can see why you are getting so many compliments too. Hugs, Amanda x

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  4. I suspect your hubby will be getting orders as well as compliments for this as it is just perfect. Where did the material come from? Hugs, Buttons x

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  5. Hi Victoria

    Not sure which I like the best now as your tote bag is just as yummy as the cushions! How lucky you are!

    If hubby isn't careful he will be getting orders! LOL!!

    Hope your week is going well.

    Love Jules xx

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  6. Great bag! Clever hubby.
    xxx

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  7. It's a fabulous fabric, isn't it, what a talented guy (I can't sew at all, which is probably why I'm so impressed!)

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  8. You have a very talented hubby Victoria, does he give lessons??? Your books will be safe now :)

    Have a nice day xx

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  9. Wow hun, now he is one clever hub. The thought of Toad with a sewing machine gives me cold shivers! xxx

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  10. Wow. Its a lovely bag, Victoria. Glad you found your phone! Like the cat piccy, mine are very fond of cardboard. Sue x

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  11. Your husband is extraordinary Victoria! Love the cushions too. Vicky x

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  12. I agree bet he is getting orders for more bags... What great material.. Can we put orders in for xmas LOL Sandy :)

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  13. Gorgeous bag Victoria, love that fabric and thank you so much for letting me know about the ribbon Karen x

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  14. WOW fabulous bag Victoria! That hubby of yours is a keeper. Bet he could start his own line and make a mint.
    Hugs
    Bernie

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  15. This bag is amazing Victoria - your hubby and you, what a talented team. He really ought to make some to sell - they would go like hot-cakes.

    Hugs to you Sue P xxx

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  16. Gorgeous bag hunny - I'm seriously jealous! x

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  17. You should carry this with pride....brilliant make.....what a gem!

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  18. I looked at this and I said to myself - please don't tell me this is what her husband made for her - and be dog gonned you did. Fabulous - is he a designer or what - y'all could sell these beauties - I mean to tell you it is fabulous you lucky lady!!!!!!! And by the way - I love cats!!!!!
    sandy

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  19. I just have to tell you one more time OMG!!!!!!!
    Sandy

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  20. Fabulous tote bag and I love the fabric! What is it about cats and boxes? It seems they simply MUST take control of any space large enough for them to wedge themselves. lol

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  21. Ooh this is fabulous, your hubby should definitely sell some of these! Hugs, Lisa x

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  22. I'm not surprised you've had compliments... it's gorgeous! There's a business opportunity here I'd say - what a useful husband!
    Alison x

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  23. That lovely lace that you admired on my card... Well its called Victoria its from Stampin'up.. Had to come tell you, you will have to get some and use it now, after all it is named just for you. I can see me getting the hang of the stamp-a ma-jig its just I need some practice, .. Sandy :)

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  24. This fabric is beyond being gorgeous! Bet the cushions are wowzers too. But this bag....and your DH made it????!!!!Does he do this kind of thing as his vocation? Or is it a hobby???Whatever...this is one VERY impressive bag. And you give him a BIG, BIG hug for making it for you. Tell him all your bloggers are so envious...:-) TFS

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  25. Now that is a man bag with a difference!! Very nice indeed, that fabric is lush :D His handles are good too, long enough to put over your shoulder. It's amazing how few bags do that. Move over Cath Kidston...the bag makers of GB are fighting back against your overpriced, shoddily made goods!!!

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  26. Your hubby sure is a talented man Victoria, that fabric is gorgeous.
    Pauline
    x

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  27. Is Hubby taking orders?? Love that fabric! Soooo French!!
    What EXACTLY do you mean by "Batty"? Hmmmmn! I might have to have a word with teacher about you!! LOL!
    xx

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  28. Love your bag Victoria and your puss too, Shaz in oz.x

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  29. This is just wow Victoria, love the fabric and mmmm wouldn't I just love one of those. LUv annie

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  30. Hi Victoria

    Your tote bag is beautiful. I love the fabric and it looks really robust aswell. Hope you've had a great weekend.

    Sarah x

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  31. Fabulous bag Victoria , didn't he do well again what a super Hubby you have Hugs Elaine

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  32. Mmmmmm - what a talented hubby you've got Victoria..........where do we send the orders?

    Karen x

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  33. Your Hubby is very talented! It's a lovely bag and looks perfect for your folders. x

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  34. Your husband made this for you! Would you like to loan him out for a little while! its brilliant.

    Love the cat picture.

    I'm so sorry I haven't been to see you for a while - my internet has been poorly.

    Thank you for leaving me some lovely comments.

    Have a great weekend.

    Take care

    Toodles

    Hazel xx

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  35. I am so impressed! :) this is a fabby bag, super-stylish and practical too! :)

    Lucky you!

    hugs

    xxalisonxx

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  36. I bet heads are turning.... it's very chic... love the material :0)
    Jenny x

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  37. What a sweet gift! LOVE that fabric--my husband also sews...guess I've got something for him to work on next! ;)

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