Comments on: New Frenchy Handbag

By: CJ

CJ — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:19:10 +0000

Okay, I see which handles you used now. Hmmmm, wondering if the shoulder bag handles will be TOO long. Maybe I will do something in between. The stitching is just beautiful. Did you use twin needles on the handle or just sew it four different times?
Do you just test out the new thread on scraps until you get the right tension?? I haven’t ever had to do that on my ‘old’ machine.

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By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:50:28 +0000

I think there are reusable and one time use Blik decals. I got one time use ones and put them onto cavases that I painted because I wanted to be able to take them with us when we move (in about a month).

By: robyn

robyn — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:52:08 +0000

@Sara Schneider:

Hi Sara!

I almost didn’t recognize you by your new last name – from one German last name to another, huh? Out of curiosity, do the Blik decals come off if you make a mistake? Or, say, 2 years later when you’re sick of them? I wonder if they’re more permanent than they appear…

By: Sara Schneider

Sara Schneider — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:50:36 +0000

Hey Robyn! Love your bags, what fabulous fabrics! I saw you mentioned the Blik surface decals – aren’t they cool? I got the “critters” in blue for our babies’ room. They are just so whimsical.

By: robyn

robyn — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:38:13 +0000

@Stephanie: Thanks, Stephanie! Take your time on the contest thing. It's fun to get surprises in the mail no matter when!

By: robyn

robyn — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:16:24 +0000

@Jo:

Thanks, Jo! This one’s oh-so-close to just right with the handles, but sits *right* under my armpit. And for a summer bag, well, let’s just say I should carry it in my hand or on my forearm

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:49:00 +0000

Holy Cow! I LOVE the fabric combination. I don’t think it’s too preppy, but then maybe I’m preppy??? Who knows. I really do love this bag though.

P.S. I’ll have something pretty on it’s way to you soon (from the quilt contest). June was busier than I had anticipated!

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By: Jo

Jo — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:08:32 +0000

Very nice bag indeed! Love the topstitching.

As far as handle length goes I think that’s a common theme for AB bags, unless they’re specifically shoulder bags. But it’s annoying when it looks like it should go over the shoulder but just won’t…