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I've finished my back-tack sewn pieces, and got everything else neatly packaged together ready for sending off. Having spent most of this week trying to get even one photo in focus and of decent quality, tonight I got quite a few, and because I couldn't decide, I've put them all up.
So the finished ensemble is, from left to right, top to bottom:
Drawribboned (new word. One of my clients is Macquarie Dictionary. I have high hopes) linen and cotton and hand knitted pouch with inner drawstringed (yes, another new word) bottom sack with matching drawribboned accessory pouch, tape measure and pincushion; all 3 accessories use scraps of fabric from the main bag - literally all the little offcuts; the knitted bottom is a Jaeger wool (I lost the label ages ago - some 4 ply soft wool) sewn onto the body by machine; the linen part of the pouch is a napkin, and I sashiko embroidered a pattern onto one side of it but I ditched the little wooden buttons from the post earlier in the week; everything coordinates; I love this apple fabric; the tape measure is made from wool felt, and has organic circles of fabric and velvet ribbon sewn onto the felt via a wooden button; the underside of the pincushion - I'm loving these little hidden details made from left over pieces, and it was a great chance to use one of my gocco'd labels (there's another one on the front of the bag); the drawribboned bag uses left over napkin, the two cottons, and the base is a wide olive green velvet ribbon. I am so enamoured with this colourway and textures, that I think I might make myself a set. Or start selling them.
How are everyone elses back-tack projects going? Have you started? Have you made contact? Know what you're doing? We want to see.....!!!
wow. wow. wow. Beautiful stuff!!
Posted by: amanda | October 06, 2005 at 12:04 AM
Lovely! A beautiful set.
I have bought my stuff, and planned the kit... but will be knitting it like a mad thing over the weekend.
Posted by: Jess | October 06, 2005 at 01:37 AM
How did you make those lovely 6.5 labels? I love the ribbons ones! So nice. Did you actually use the typewriter?
And yes, you should start selling these. This work is so far ahead of what I could imagine doing.
I've purchased my BT pattern, poured myself a glass of wine, looked it over and then had another glass of "oh good lord how am I going to do this" wine. It is a learning experience, I suppose.
Posted by: Kelli | October 06, 2005 at 01:40 AM
Oh! That looks wonderful! Your back-tack buddy is very lucky. I've gotten my goodies for inside the bag purchased, but haven't decided on the bag yet. Guess I better get working on that!
Posted by: Julie | October 06, 2005 at 02:31 AM
Yipes! I must get going on my project. You've inspired me... yours is just beautiful. And yes, please! If you make something to sell using that fabric combo please add me to the very top of the list. ;)
Posted by: Laurie | October 06, 2005 at 02:41 AM
awesome! it's all wonderful. and I love drawribboned.
Posted by: hillary | October 06, 2005 at 03:11 AM
I totally love your color combo! The red, pale blue and greyish linen all go together so nicely. You should really start selling these!
Posted by: smileull | October 06, 2005 at 04:01 AM
Nicely done with great fabric.
Posted by: Lizette | October 06, 2005 at 04:28 AM
delish! i especially love all those textures together...
Posted by: kyrie | October 06, 2005 at 05:48 AM
wow. wow. stunning! I keep looking at these photos, they are so wonderful and all the pieces together are so pleasing! great ideas for me too-I started on mine and need to finish it up- someone is a very lucky girl!!
Posted by: amy k. | October 06, 2005 at 05:50 AM
Wow, that's beautiful !
Posted by: lyn | October 06, 2005 at 06:03 AM
Beautiful! Your BTII buddy is very lucky. I love how the bottom of the bag is knitted! And the tape measure...very creative, I may have to steal you idea;o)
My project is just about complete. But I'm having second thoughts on the bag part...I just may make another one:o( Don't get me wrong it's beautiful, but I think I like it more than she would!
Posted by: Ariane | October 06, 2005 at 06:41 AM
Yes, I finished mine. It's on my September 26 entry.
It was fun!!!
Posted by: A.J. | October 06, 2005 at 08:07 AM
ooh gorgeous, please please please make more...
Posted by: sarah | October 06, 2005 at 08:18 AM
Bravo!! Great color combinations and fabric mix!! Your recipient is one lucky lady :D I am totally in love with the apple fabric too. My BT2 project is in my project queue so right now it's in my head but it will start taking shape next week.
Posted by: Cassi | October 06, 2005 at 09:20 AM
I am so inspired! I have to have a upholstered tape measure to-night! You're a genius.
Posted by: julia fc | October 06, 2005 at 09:23 AM
Holy crap! Outdone yourself Al. Stunning, stunning, stunning!! Must pull finger. You've set the bar way high chick! nvx
Posted by: Nicole | October 06, 2005 at 11:15 AM
havn't started mine but have made contact. you inspire as usual.
Posted by: kath | October 06, 2005 at 02:48 PM
This is so freakin' awesome. Your recipient is going to love it.
Posted by: Lu | October 06, 2005 at 11:35 PM
Beautiful. The colours work so well to together to make it a wonderful set.
Posted by: Jane | October 07, 2005 at 01:12 AM
I love the apple fabric!! Where did you find it? Is the label of the designer or manufacturer on the side??
Posted by: ashb | October 07, 2005 at 02:45 AM
truly amazing. truly. where did you get that apple fabric?? i love it. the whole thingis stunning.
Posted by: Lisa | October 07, 2005 at 01:53 PM
Wow, you certainly inspire me to pick up sewing! I am always so wonky with it.
Posted by: emy | October 08, 2005 at 05:00 AM
Man. So, so good. I love the combination of patterns and colors. And count me among those inquiring about the apple fabric! I feel like I've seen it in a few projects out there in craftblogland but I've never seen it in any of the good old web shops.
Posted by: Kim | October 08, 2005 at 12:01 PM
These pieces are stunning. Congratulations! Someone is going to get a wonderful surprise. Your work has inspired me to move from the thinking-about stage to the actual making. Twelve hours into it, I have a paper pattern and my mother has devised ingenious solutions to problems I haven't even encountered yet.
Posted by: carolyn | October 08, 2005 at 11:55 PM