tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post1410115048994940759..comments2024-03-22T12:39:11.972+00:00Comments on verykerryberry: Crazes...verykerryberryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07485169920671733941noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-17722103148456487602012-10-30T16:08:42.199+00:002012-10-30T16:08:42.199+00:00i was glad i finally made one (thanks for includin...i was glad i finally made one (thanks for including mine in your mosaic)! i was terrified, because i really don't have much bag-making experience. especially once you throw in the zipper, the piping, and all that interfacing! but i did it, with only a few tears. and trust me, if i can do it, i'm pretty sure anyone (given they have intermediate sewing skills) could do it. don't get me wrong, i won't be making another one anytime soon. but i'm not totally turned off from making another one in the future. :)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16790873407769421892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-19044837972852231582012-10-29T19:02:53.037+00:002012-10-29T19:02:53.037+00:00I made a weekender a few years ago now, in Amy But...I made a weekender a few years ago now, in Amy Butler home dec fabric. I have to say the pattern is so well-written - it's hard to go wrong as the instructions are so clear. All the techniques like piping, inserting zips etc are talked through in some detail. <br /><br />Of course, now I've seen all those lovely patchwork weekenders I'd really like to make another! angharad handmadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15177189673684579563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-51953037686489879092012-10-24T21:56:59.703+01:002012-10-24T21:56:59.703+01:00Congratulations.Those bags are absolutely fabulous...Congratulations.Those bags are absolutely fabulous!!Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16658886355427916313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-4354829359886449272012-10-24T12:21:53.863+01:002012-10-24T12:21:53.863+01:00I just bought the pattern, it will fit my smaller,...I just bought the pattern, it will fit my smaller, portable sewing machine...but I am stumped about best scraps...those echino are tempting!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000247658480481455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-61196461152102369772012-10-24T10:40:18.117+01:002012-10-24T10:40:18.117+01:00Hi Kerry! You have gathered here a great collectio...Hi Kerry! You have gathered here a great collection! Those weekenders do look so wonderful! x TejeTeje Karjalainenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16737386960364740858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-53864695423183229242012-10-24T08:25:09.742+01:002012-10-24T08:25:09.742+01:00In my tutorials and patterns page there is a simpl...In my tutorials and patterns page there is a simple mini tote, and a larger one at Sew-Ichgio. Anna at Noodlehead has some great free tutorials for bags and walletsverykerryberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07485169920671733941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-83248836626152318522012-10-24T08:20:09.845+01:002012-10-24T08:20:09.845+01:00I have never made a bag but would love to be able ...I have never made a bag but would love to be able to. Any suggestions of something easy to start with. The only sewing I have done before is patchwork and quilting.<br />Thanks!<br />DeborahDeborahGunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415220048612276494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-3375328720102856132012-10-24T06:47:00.502+01:002012-10-24T06:47:00.502+01:00How awesome to see my Bella Weekender in your mosa...How awesome to see my Bella Weekender in your mosaic! My blog was one of the first stops on The Long Weekend blog hop & I posted several suggestions about the bag this morning. Yes, it IS challenging - but totally worth the effort!!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176881247438721622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-8606323103204383602012-10-24T06:02:14.511+01:002012-10-24T06:02:14.511+01:00Go on, do it, you know you want to ;o)Go on, do it, you know you want to ;o)Katy Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374079358515448439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-61162009234492317602012-10-24T05:27:51.648+01:002012-10-24T05:27:51.648+01:00I am definitely tempted to try it after seeing so ...I am definitely tempted to try it after seeing so many fantastic ones recently.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474507635893417550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-13556119713042162132012-10-24T05:09:09.366+01:002012-10-24T05:09:09.366+01:00Believe it or not, my friend Lori and I are hostin...Believe it or not, my friend Lori and I are hosting a Weekender blog hop next month called The Long Weekend -- we were pretty excited about all the new versions out there right now too. You can read about it on my blog at http://www.fabricmutt.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-long-weekend-blog-hop.html. I hope you'll stop by!Heidi Stapleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06797935137918208939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-79942265727899305282012-10-24T00:01:58.721+01:002012-10-24T00:01:58.721+01:00The pattern is on its way here.. I ordered a few d...The pattern is on its way here.. I ordered a few days back! Just like you seeing so many weekender, I can't wait to make one myself! It would a great bag for a weekend get away.. Are you making one? Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16457911700277618684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-33522947213628885612012-10-23T23:33:23.314+01:002012-10-23T23:33:23.314+01:00I am so tempted, but so busy and not actually goin...I am so tempted, but so busy and not actually going anywhere!Mrs Flying Blind...https://www.blogger.com/profile/15064004823351464643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-37192530458968753302012-10-23T22:09:07.484+01:002012-10-23T22:09:07.484+01:00I'm actually in the process of making this bag...I'm actually in the process of making this bag at the moment! I also started a blog hop called the Long Weekend with a friend of mine that is based on Amy Butler's Weekender Bag. You can find more info here: http://www.lorihdesigns.com/p/the-long-weekend-event.htmlLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05327893294814989196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-91421641992323870572012-10-23T20:07:52.124+01:002012-10-23T20:07:52.124+01:00I want a weekender but no way could I sew it, I wa...I want a weekender but no way could I sew it, I was looking at the bag making bible earlier today, is it good ?Pippa Parsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15213921266832007118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-67199946585745420972012-10-23T20:02:46.121+01:002012-10-23T20:02:46.121+01:00i want a new travel bag but not the weekender, I j...i want a new travel bag but not the weekender, I just don't like having the same as everyone. I've been making myself a Pinterest board to collect ideas, so thanks for the tip about Lisa's book. And I think I would sell a kidney to get some of the deer in specs echino!Strawberry Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150762199167134708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-33232219996124990202012-10-23T17:44:38.401+01:002012-10-23T17:44:38.401+01:00I'm also planning to sew me a weekender bag, b...I'm also planning to sew me a weekender bag, before FQ retreat next year (I have no idea which fabrics yet, I'm waiting for some interesting collection to show up).Joanna @ ShapeMothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06254342614729800937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-47677372715820536842012-10-23T17:41:31.238+01:002012-10-23T17:41:31.238+01:00Beautiful bags! I may have to break down and fina...Beautiful bags! I may have to break down and finally buy some of the deer w/glasses fabric. Now I just have to decide whether to get pink or gray...Angela Bullardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01207823696933994136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-28504016480073311642012-10-23T17:20:21.024+01:002012-10-23T17:20:21.024+01:00The QAYG method suckered me in to having a go at t...The QAYG method suckered me in to having a go at this bag. Although I sort of went off the boiler after I'd cut the fabric from duckcloth. This is a good reminder to get on with it. Although I'm slightly concerned it's not *that* big so I may go to a lot of effort for a bag I can't practically use for a night away!Isisjemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639503578526424947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-43862147285859911402012-10-23T16:58:56.819+01:002012-10-23T16:58:56.819+01:00I'm in love with that bag, but I'm still i...I'm in love with that bag, but I'm still intimidated by it. One day I will conquer my fear and attempt to make it.Martha https://www.blogger.com/profile/09758992129692347204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-25975451020187876542012-10-23T16:49:53.284+01:002012-10-23T16:49:53.284+01:00I'm so there with you Kerry the weekender bag ...I'm so there with you Kerry the weekender bag has been tugging at me after seeing so many wonderful ones popping up everywhere. I might just have to buy the pattern as a little reward for myself. You know after I check off the important stuff from the 'to do' list of course. {Leila}Where the Orchids Growhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13765574802645194337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-12475168881362951782012-10-23T16:41:14.014+01:002012-10-23T16:41:14.014+01:00Thankyou for that Marci- I will edit the post to s...Thankyou for that Marci- I will edit the post to see if people can share more tips.verykerryberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07485169920671733941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1652190296430922611.post-8640756172111078102012-10-23T16:33:23.810+01:002012-10-23T16:33:23.810+01:00You made my day! I made the black Echino Buck Wee...You made my day! I made the black Echino Buck Weekender. Making the bag is no small task it is not as bad as the rumors. My advice to those wanting to make a weekender... sew slowly, use a heavy duty needle (denim), and put feet on the bottom. Marci Warren-Elmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07629965094014266671noreply@blogger.com