Lorraine has been encouraging me to write a pattern for a bag that I have made more times than I care to think. I have made them as gifts........ I have a couple of these bags with stitcheries on the side, all the girls at work have one. I have always just made it from a hodge podge of notes. I decided that I would give it a go and have found it very challenging. Lucas & I have had fun making a cover I have learnt a little about Adobe so in all it has been a learning curve. I am dyslexic so I have always found it easier to make things than write how to make them.
I have put instructions for 2 bags in the pattern the second bag is quilted, I have done some free motion quilting on mine.
This is what happened to the appliqué I did recently......it ended up in another bag.
This is what Lucas came up with as a cover.
I don't profess to be a designer but I thought I would offer a copy of the pattern as a give away. Just leave a comment and I will pull a name out of the hat next Tuesday.
I have put instructions for 2 bags in the pattern the second bag is quilted, I have done some free motion quilting on mine.
This is what happened to the appliqué I did recently......it ended up in another bag.
This is what Lucas came up with as a cover.
I don't profess to be a designer but I thought I would offer a copy of the pattern as a give away. Just leave a comment and I will pull a name out of the hat next Tuesday.
91 comments:
Well done on the bag pattern Leanne. You and Lucas have done a fantastic job.See you in Loxton.
Cheers Sue
Good on you Leanne, your pattern looks fantastic. Very clever! The bag looks as though it would be a very handy size for carting bits and pieces around. Love to be in on the draw!
I think your pattern looks brilliant! Well done. (Very professional!)
way to go girl.........
Congratulations Leanne! Pattern writing is certainly not easy.
Congratulations on your pattern writing success!! It is a lovely bag and I would happily carry any of them.
The bag is darling! I could definitely put that pattern to good use!
These bags look awesome and well done on writing the pattern, I love the cover designed by lucas too.
I'd be interested in getting a copy of your pattern even if I dont win!!!!!
Congratulations. The first pattern of many I hope..!! You and Lucas both did a great job. Love the bag with the appliqued house and snail!
Congratulations! I hope this won't be the only one.
That bag is delicious!
Congratulations Leanne, see you already have an offer to carry them in a store. How exciting for you, I hope it's a total success in the stores.
What a wonderfull bag. I would love to win a copy of the pattern.
Congrats! So professional. I would love for your bag to be my first attempt at bag making! I remember that applique...it looks fantastic on the bag!
The bags are great and the cover design is outstanding! Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks!
Excellent pattern Leanne - looks most professional! Hope it will be the first of many.
great bag pattern....would love to be in the draw...
This will be the first of many, I bet! Congratulations!
I'll give you my email so you know where to send it when you pull my name! LOL! louise.sjodin.short@telia.com
Woo Hoo...Leanne...congratulations...Good luck to you...I love the bag...well done!! Great job your son did!!!
Take care
Your bag looks great! It would be very useful for me, loved to try and make one...
Congratulations..can I say me me me
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I especially like the bag with the roses on it. This is the perfect tote for my daughter to carry her knitting around in. Very useful and so very pretty. No small wonder that folks go for your designs, you offer so many fun ideas for decoration to suit everyone.
Very cute bags ... I like those first two ... so colourful!
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I cannot even fathom how one sets out to make a pattern. I enjoy working from the pattern, but I know I cannot go backwards. It would be a fun skill though. The bag (plus your embellishments) is simply adorable! I'd love to win the pattern! :D
Blessings,
Leigh Ann
OH, do count me in. I love the bag!
Not a designer? Pshaw! triffic work there missus!
Leanne, this is great! Congrats to you! I love the bag and, and Lucas and you did a great job on the cover for the pattern! Good luck!
Look forward to more patterns from your "Stitching Room"!
Take care!
Oh wow! Your bags are gorgeous and you are DEFINITELY a designer to come up with those beauties! Looking forward to seeing some more patterns soon please - and you'd better get an Etsy shop so that people can buy your pattern if they don't win it!
Lucy xxx
well done Leanne!! I am not good at making bags (which is why I signed up for the bag swap with Linda..LOL) great pattern.....I would come to the class at Hetties but will be away the first week....hope you will be bringing a couple of the patterns with you next week....well in case I don't win one! LOL
Hi Leanne
Hope you're bringing some patterns to Loxton with you! I remember seeing your bag last year. Well done
Anne
Your pattern looks great Leanne and so does your bag.
WOW Leanne!! You did a great job. Love that snail!
The bag looks great, I would love to win a copy of the pattern. Jodie
Congrats on your first pattern! Thanks for a fun giveaway...
Fantastic Leanne!! Looks like you and Lucas have done a wonderful job :) Love the colours and patterns on all the bags you have shown. Would love to be in the draw thanks :))
Way to go girl. This could be your first baby step to a new career. Good luck. Happy stitching.
Congratulations on your first pattern! And I love the jumping child appliqué - very cute.
What wonderful bags and the cover for the pattern is SUPER....great job to all involved. (For some reason, I can't get onto my blogger account, so I have to be anonymous, but.....I am Pat in Long Neck, Delaware, USA....in the unlikely case I win and you need to contact me....use email pjcasad@hotmail.com).
Congratulations on your first pattern. The cover looks great. Would love to be in the draw.
A very usable bag design and what a difference different fabrics make to the overall look. One looks fun and bright and the other looks elegant and romantic. Well done on the pattern writing.
Regards
Jane 8)
I would love to make your bag- it's so cute! I would love to win the pattern!
Linda Kay
lindahenzler@sbcglobal.net
The bags are beautiful... ...and good on you for putting pen to paper. Such a HUGE achievement!!
I'd love to win a copy of your pattern - the first of many I'm sure.
well done to you and Lucas - on a scale of easy, medium hard where does this bag fall? I just love the little person jumping :-).
lisa x
I love the bag and the pattern looks wonderful! Go on!
Congratulations Leanne on having a go, what a Great Bag I would certainly buy a pattern from you,looks easy enough to make....Hope I win one that's even better still.
cheers
maree
Me,me,me. Oh no wait I can't sew, so not me. They are really beautiful. I really like the applique especially the snail.
Hi Leanne, How Absolutely Fabulous - the bag is gorgeous and certainly lends itself to all kinds of embellishments. Would love to win a pattern! Tina D.
Leanne,
The bag is beautiful and I am so glad that you made it into a pattern. I am even more glad that you didn't let your dyslexia prevent you from undertaking the task! You are an inspiration to people all around the world and a reminder that there are many things you can overcome if you persist.
Best wishes!
Nicky
Wow, Leanne. Fantastic pattern. You should be very proud of yourself.
Christine
The bags look fabulous Leanne! I especially love the quitled one with the free motion stitching.
I have just finished a bag that I made for my SIL . I love the bags that you have been making . you are very clever designing this bag your self. Come over and look at my blog
The bags look great.
Congratulations on having a go. You are a designer.
Your bag looks great, and versatile, I'd like to be entered.
great design, versitile and practical, i like it
Congratulations Leanne a great achievement to do this with your dyslexcia. You must be very very proud of yourself. I love the bright colours you have used on your bags. Congrats to Lucas as well. Happy stitching
congratulations on putting it all on paper. it looks great!
Nice bags. The girl apliqué is great.
Congratulations for you first pattern.
What a gorgeous pattern for such a versitle bag. I have so many ideas for it. Thanks for such a generous offer.
I love the quilted flowered one - please put my name in the draw.
pat in Greece
Congrats to you and Lucas, the bags are very beautiful, and I can say that you're a great designer and hope that this is the first pattern of a long list !
Have fun and enjoy !
XXXDomy from France ;-)
Congratulations Leanne, those bags are awesome!
Oh neat! That looks like an excellent all-around bag!
Looks fantastic Leanne. You and Lucas should go into business.
Cheers
Kathy
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I love bags! It's hard to write patterns but based on the tutorial you did for the thread catcher, I'm sure that it is great.
I love this bag. Just came across your blog and loved the rose bag. I'm just starting to sew again and this would be a fun project.
Eileen Van Dyke
Congrats on the new pattern, it's simply delightful.
Count me in
Your pattern is great, I am glad your friend talked you into doing this! I especially love the one with the roses!
Congrtulations great bag will we be able to buy it? at Hetties?
Lucas did an excellent job on the art work..love to be in the draw
Claire
Pick Me! Pick Me! I love bags. These are adorable and I would be honored to get the pattern to make one!!
Great job!
wow Leanne, these are beautiful work and designs...keep up the good work and I too would purchase the pattern...thanks for sharing...Lise
I just love your bag. I would love to get the pattern.
Hi Leanne, well done on writing the bag pattern, it looks great. Please pop me in the draw.
Those patterns are awesome. Keep designing
Kez
Those bags are beautiful and the pattern looks really professional!
I love your appliques :)
xxxx
Hi Leanne...what a gorgeous bag!! I sure would love to have this pattern...thank you for such a great blog too. I visit often...
Char
Ooh - well done! The pattern looks great, and it seems like such a versatile bag :)
Hello Leanne,
your bag is wonderful.
Greetings
Anja
my midnight net surfing brought me to your blog. i am addicted to craft blogs,i think your bags would make great library bags,i would love to be in the draw.
It is beautifull. I would love to be in the giveaway
Fantastic bag, I'd love to win the pattern.If I don't win (and I never do)then can we all buy the pattern? Andrea x
wow..... great bags, you are truely talented.....
popped over via orginally soul pumpkin :)
x
Congrats on producing your first pattern! The bag is lovely and I would love to make one just like it.
Well done Leanne...the pattern cover doesn't look like a first attempt at all, very professional..The bags are beautiful. Good luck...Hugs Chrissy x
Your bag pattern is gorgeous. Congratulations & well done to Lucas on the cover design.
Thanks for the generosity. The bags look great. All the local supermarkets here are bringing in a charge for plastic bags, so a couple of these bags would be just what I need. Please include me in the draw. Janine R.
I absolute love your bags! Youcan never heve enought of them.
Inge
Good on you Leanne!!! I just love that one with the bright colours and the applique house - yummo!!
Hi Leanne, I love your blog! I also love your pattern, great job. Barb from oceanwavesquilts@typepad.com
Both the bag and the pattern look very professional Leanne...fantastic job !
Umm I must confess to still not having finished my little thread holder even though I could use a dozen !
I love your "bag" I have 3 nices one sister and 3 d/inlaw I have been thinking about making them a bag, but have noe find a fabric/fun patten to do so, if I don't win could you advise me were to buy the pattern..
Lucas did an excellent job on the art work..love to be in the in the draw. Carmen , congratulations on your beatifull "craft". Carmen
I love your bag... all of it : colors, pattern... very very nice... I hope you can give me the pattern if it is possible...
Thanks a lot
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