Purse in Freeform - mixed fibers

[fastnet]

My first complete item that's not a scrumble!


http://www.fastnetmedia.com/images/FreeFormBagOrange.jpg

http://www.fastnetmedia.com/images/FreeFormBagOrange_Back.jpg

http://www.fastnetmedia.com/images/FiberCloseupOrangeBag_2_small.jpg

[Pumpkinmouse]

Very Nice Great Job :hook

[yarncat]

Creative bag,Kathleen!

[birdlady1]

I love it! I just won my first book on freeform from eBay. I took one look at it :think and said "maybe next year." Yikes!

[yellowrose]

Your purse is beautiful. Sure like the colors. Great job.

[funkyreporter]

Oh, that came out lovely! Really nice colors and I love the variations of fibers... Nice WORK!!!!:cheer

[JCB]

That's gorgeous! Great use of colors and textures!

Joan

[lhasaapsolady]

Very pretty, love the fall colors.

[Cuddlefish]

That's beautiful, I love it!

[fastnet]

Thanks, everybody!
I really enjoyed working on this bag, made as it was
from a several-years-old collection of fibers, including
bamboo, soy, and wools from various corners of the globe :).

After trying to actually use the bag, I realize it needs a lining
of some kind....thinking of plain silk in an ivory or brown. Any thoughts?

[MsSunflwr]

Love the different textures, great little funky bag.

[CrochetingLinda]

Cool!

[Happiness]

That's so pretty! I think a brown lining would look lovely.

[Riohnna]

Wow,,,,,very nice!!

[moonrhythm]

very creative and lovely! colors are great too. i'd suggest a brown linning as well.

[fastnet]

:tyThank you all for suggestions re: lining the bag...I'm going with
brown silk and will post an update picture when it's done.

Meanwhile, Prudence Mapstone (http://knotjustknitting.com)has signed on as instructor for
our Fiber Cruise in July right after the Chain Link conference. She'll be teaching freeform crochet AND knitting skills.
More about the cruise here (http://fastnettravel.com/cruises/bermuda2007/index.php)

[orangetulipgarden]

I really like it! Terrific colors! :cheer

[hooked2]

I like your bag! And a brown lining will not show the dirt that a bag accumulates as quickly as a cream lining would.

[misssmaggie]

AWESOME!!!

[funkyreporter]

That is wonderful! I love the colors and the great stitching!:clap

[luciucantsayit]

Wow! How lovely! I love the very different stitches you used. It all came together so nicely, too.
As far as lining, I think the plain silk in a mocha or maybe a satin in the same color would be great.

[Happymum]

Awesome!! I think its great!

[um saif]

that's a great work!!!!!!!!!!

[funkyreporter]

that is GREAT! every time i see someone's freeform creation i want to try it, but then i sit down and go "duh - now what?":think

[Ladycrochat]

Very pretty purse! Love the colors and the special stitches.......Great job!:manyheart

[yarn_monkey]

Your purse is beautiful! I'm so interested in freeform, your bag is inspiring me! :D

[hhensler]

I love it - want one for me!!!

[Qmare]

Nice combination of colors and textures! I love it! You did a really wonderful job of creating a really organic looking bag

[fastnet]

Thanks for the supportive comments, everyone.
I have to say that meeting Prudence Mapstone
on our Bermuda cruise this summer really expanded
my range of thought on freeform.
Her books are well worth purchasing, for both basic instruction
and imaginative examples of truly museum-quality work:
http://www.knotjustknitting.com

We hope to have Prudence as instructor on a cruise of Alaska's
Inside Passage next July - more information later.

http://fastnetmedia.com/EKDesigns/images/bermuda_cruise_prudence_mapstone_textile_travel.jp g

http://fastnetmedia.com/EKDesigns/images/bermuda_cruise_textile_travel_07.jpg

[moonrhythm]

super freeform work. great colors too.

[lyndy1776]

I really liked your purse. I am currently making one in fall colors. I am using a straw purse as a template.

[Sennight]

That is really lovely.

[Angora]

very very cool!

[123mensinger]

:clapLove your purse. This is my next love, FreeForm.:yes

[fastnet]

I mentioned in October that Australian fiber genius Prudence Mapstone might act as instructor on another Freeform Fest cruise.
We now have group space blocked on the Star Princess, sailing roundtrip
from Seattle July 6-13, 2008, to Alaska's Inside Passage and Victoria, B.C.

Freeform Fest 2008 will feature freeform crochet workshops by Prudence, a trunk show, book signing party, visits to local yarn shops
while in port, and gifts and amenities for all participants.

Families, spouses and non-crocheters/friends are welcome.
You must book your stateroom with a deposit by February 15,
with full payment by April 1, 2008. Space is limited so that
Prudence can offer personal instruction to participants.

A great opportunity! Read more about the cruise here. (http://fastnettravel.com/cruises/alaska2008/index.php)

See Prudence's site: Knot Just Knitting (http://knotjustknitting.com)