The pattern is the Sherbet Bag from Melly and Me. Now, say it with me, my American readers. Sher-BET. I know that Sher-BERT is so tempting, but try to restrain yourself. It is so easy to fall victim to the mispronunciation, especially when it is frequently misspelled. As for the bag...would I make it again? Possibly. I found that I had deceived myself into thinking that a smaller bag is guaranteed to be easier than a larger bag. That's just not the case. I do like the end result, but for the amount of work I'd rather make something a bit roomier, simply for the sense of accomplishment.
This bag is for a good friend who is expecting her third son this summer, and I'm certain she will benefit from the cheerful femininity of the fabrics. The exterior features a combination of Anna Maria Horner and Joel Dewberry, and the interior (not pictured) an older olive Amy Butler.
I will confess that after making my first Melly & Me pattern, I wouldn't protest if the Meadow bag pattern just happened to land on my sewing table.
I have another Birdie Sling in my basket, and then I'm hoping to begin working on a couple of other projects:
Pillowcases to replace the damaged silk pillowcases in our living room. I found some Joel Dewberry Home Dec fabric on sale at Hancock's of Paducah for $5/yard. Practically free!
Modkid Emma for Zoe's 3rd birthday. Excuse me while I sob for a minute in realization that I'm about to have a 3-year-old. I asked her today what kind of party she would like to have, and she exclaimed, "A dance party!" That's my girl.
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I tried to go to sleep early and it did not work, so I checked you blog for something new. YEAH!!!. good for you a new blog. I just love the purse. I think I may have to have one that size. I really like the style of it and the feminine line. Really Pretty.I can think of a few other of your friends who would love this purse, as well. Good job even though it had to age a little while before it got finished. Some garments are just like an old wine, they have to age a while before they are ready to be sent out to the world. I am looking forward to what ever it is that gets finished next.
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