On my first day back at work I took at black leather (boring) handbag. Mum suggested against taking one of my more colourful handmade bags, citing something about ‘good first impressions’. Fair enough. Well I have been there for a week now, time to introduce some colour.
We made a trek to spotlight on Saturday (BIG mistake!) and I found this great red linen print. With it I made an Amy Butler Swing Bag. This is the second swing bag and it didn’t take long to whip up. I didn’t bother with pockets this time but I did box the corners. The lining is just plain old calico but it works really well.
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I also made the Amy Butler Runway Bag. I don’t know if you can still buy it but I won this pattern recently from Ballarat Patchwork. It is perfect for showing off my new Kirin and Co fabric. It is such a simple concept for a bag and it is so handy and easy to use. The zip is actually down the side of the bag, it is easy to access and hangs really nice off the shoulder.
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So that is another two AMY bags that I have made (that weren’t on my to do list). Even though the photos are pretty average I will also put them in the Amy Butler flickr photo group that is organised by Lisa from Uhandbag. She has a monthly draw where you can win another Amy Butler pattern.
ANYWAY Have you seen the new amy butler patterns? She did an interview with Quilters buzz recently. I think that I will have to get my hands on one of the sofia carry all patterns.
Oooh, I *need* one of those Sophie bags, too!!
Welcome back to the workforce. How does it feel? What better way to start than a new bag. Can’t get enough Amy. ps – my blog name has changed from ‘thirtiesgreen’ to ’sewmad’…..needed a change. I should probably do more work and less blogging!!
Can I comment if I am not named Donna??
Great find at Spotlight – the bag looks great. And I love your Kirin fabric on the other. I just don’t want to cut mine – will I ever find a project good enough for it?
I love the new Amy Butler bags, particularly the My Sweet Life ones.
I am so pleased to see you busy sewing again, even with two little kidlets and a full time job!
Great bags! They look fantastic. And no, I hadn’t seen those new Amy Butler patterns – and they are gorgeous! How many bags does one woman need – it looks like I might need more! Best wishes with the return to work too (I still have six months to go before I have to go back).
The new amy butler bag is gorgeous – I must have one too.,
Love your other bags too. I have enjoyed reading your blog.