Anonymous said ... OMG, I could DIE with how much I love this bag! I am a sucker for color, every time. I recently tried to make a handbag for my little sister's birthday, inspired by your own awesomeness, and completely destroyed the whole project when I sewed the lining in. How do you keep from showing the stitches on the outside? I had this horrible not-too-straight bobbin thread line running along the outside of mine!


futuregirl said ... I hand sew the lining into the bag. I will eventually post a tutorial so I can show everyone exactly how I do it. It's probably easier to hand sew it in than to use the machine.

I can't think of a good way to use the sewing machine ... that darn bobbin thread would be impossible to hide.


Linny T said ... Wow that is such a gorgeous bag. And the brooch just tops it off. Just lovely.


Misaki said ... What an awesome bag. The colors are so cheerful and uplifting. And I believe the brooch was the perfect choice. You have done it again, Alice.


Blaize said ... Phantasmagoric! Or something similarly cool.


Elizabeth said ... Yes, this is great, the holding tab for zippering, all of it.I love the bag and the brooch with it is brilliant. I've got some fruity colored yarn that I've been making a baby blanket with. Maybe when I'm done I can use some of the leftovers for a happy looking bag such as this.


normanack said ... So many aspects of your bags show seriously beautiful, thoughtful construction. Thank you for continuing to be an inspiration.


est said ... hey, i was thinking the same thing about adding a brooch but it was a crocheted flower brooch but this one is just as awesome!! good taste!! :)


Laura said ... Oooh! That brooch really is the perfect addition! I have been making your octopus stuffies lately and I LOVE them. The pattern is such a nice thing in itself, too. I've been making his 'n' hers octopi as wedding gifts and now it looks like I might be making multiple orange octopi (and some green seaweed for them to sit in) as table centres for my friend's wedding. Yup - everyone loves a futuregirl octopus!


capello said ... pretty, pretty!


Carlene said ... I loved the bag before, but now it's just...well, it's making me a little crazy.


Craftypiggie said ... Omg its awesome i have to make one scared of zippers tho...hehehe
omg omg you are so talented as for lining i can do it very well but can you do a zipper tutorial that would be awesome.
keep up with your awesome art
hugs kat


Funky Finds said ... what a gorgeous bag & brooch! any word on martha???


ambika said ... Pure envy! That bow and the extra color just screams fun, summer, happy time. Love it.


bronwyn said ... That bag is absolutely amazing. I love it, I love the crochet, the fabric strap, the colours...and that brooch just takes it to another level. Well done!!!


isabel f. said ... lovely bag!! great summer bag!
love it!


adrienne... said ... Oh my... The bag is so pretty, but I am especially in love with the flower! How did you make it?? It absolutely finishes the bag.

 
Debbie aka (BizeeB) said ... I love your little bag. I made myself a bag much like that when I was in the 7th grade and that was a 100 years ago. Your bag brought back many good memories. :)