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kusine
March 28, 2005, 10:11 AM
I was sending a parcel to a friend across the country and realized that I had nothing in it for her, just presents for her dog! So I quickly whipped up a bag for her.

http://www.kusine.com/images/hooking/wormiepurse.jpg

It's a granny square from 200 Crochet Blocks (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1931499683/qid=1110315105/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl14/102-6629456-5311357?v=glance&s=books&n=507846) - I can't remember which one at the moment. The center is leftover Paton's Divine in orangina, and the outer part is just ivory (or cream. I can't remember :) ) Sugar & Cream. It's lined with plain canvas - I didn't want to distract from the orange. It's about 11" wide by 12" high. I would have preferred to make the strap a little longer, but I was starting to run out of yarn! :)
(http://www.kusine.com/images/hooking/wormiepurse.jpg)
Mom w/a Motif
March 28, 2005, 10:29 AM
You are so thoughtful! I like that purse. How did you do plastic canvas on the inside? :think Instead of lining it with fabric? That would make it stiffer, though. Nice job. I'm sure she will like it. :clap

Tina
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faithpa76
March 28, 2005, 10:31 AM
I like! And I bet the use of canvas would help keep it nice and durable as well as being neutral ... very nice!
kusine
March 28, 2005, 10:32 AM
You are so thoughtful! I like that purse. How did you do plastic canvas on the inside? :think Instead of lining it with fabric? That would make it stiffer, though.

It's just plain cotton canvas, not plastic canvas. :)

Thanks!
rebeccav
March 28, 2005, 10:34 AM
WOW! that is a GREAT bag!!! what a wonderful gift!!!
MiCountess
March 28, 2005, 11:16 AM
Nice job
Michelle
Kymberlina
March 28, 2005, 11:47 AM
Very cute:yay
kariholtz
March 28, 2005, 11:53 AM
How great! Love it!
MarvieN
March 28, 2005, 12:54 PM
oh that's nice! She'll love it =)
crosette
March 28, 2005, 01:07 PM
Very pretty! You've got a lucky friend ;)
kat
March 28, 2005, 01:11 PM
She is going to love it! It's really nice!
HookandCrook
March 28, 2005, 01:19 PM
Really cute. :)
skamama
March 28, 2005, 04:16 PM
Really cute! Perfect way to welcome spring! Just whipped it up, did ya? You're very good at whipping. Love the blocks book. Great inspiration for squares, colors, designs, etc.
Tiffany
March 28, 2005, 06:40 PM
It's very nice! I love the 200 Crochet Block book. It's a great reference! :)
ellebee
March 29, 2005, 10:55 AM
I love the bag!! I've been eyeing that book! I love grannie squares! :)
kusine
March 29, 2005, 11:36 AM
Thanks for the kind comments everyone!

I went back and looked at the book, and it was block #42. It's made with three or four colors in the book, but I just used the two.

Thanks again!
crochetcrazed
March 29, 2005, 07:17 PM
wow, great bag.
kusine
April 1, 2005, 06:45 PM
I just heard from my friend, who got the purse, and she said "I love it, love it, love it!" :)

It's always nice to hear that someone likes what you made for them! Thanks again for all the compliments. :)
Julie
April 1, 2005, 08:51 PM
Wow, I'll bet she did love it! Great job! :clap