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May 15, 2006
Remember Me?
I'm still here. Really. This weekend was crazy and the in-laws and family were in town for Travis' cousin's law school graduation. We hosted a graduation party on Friday night that started as a family get-together and ended up being a bbq and kegger for 40 people. Needless to say, my anal self was a bit stressed out about the whole thing. Luckily, everything worked out and it seems like everyone had a good time. Saturday was spent shopping with my mother-in-law (the yarn store saw some action) and then Travis and I had a black tie dinner to go to Saturday night. Kegger to black tie - good times.
I finished the Weekender Bag Friday morning. Finally.
Project Details
Pattern: Weekender Bag by Amy Butler
Fabric: Amy Butler Sunbloom. Exterior in Tulip Garden. Interior and cording in Lounge Stripe.
Modifications: None. Well, at least I didn't intend any modifications. This project was challenging for me. The construction and pattern are straight forward, but it's very detail oriented and it was tough to sew through so many layers. I think it turned out nice and I know I'll use it, but I'm really glad it's done.
Yesterday ended up being a relaxing day. I got my yarn from Sundara Yarn on Friday. Here's a sneak peak.
I just love the color! It's a yummy olive green. Kind of a departure for me, but I think it will make a very nice sweater. Yesterday I swatched and washed the swatch - things are looking great. I got stitch gauge, but my row gague is a bit off. I may have to modify the pattern a bit, but we'll see how it goes. More on that soon.
Clappy is still patiently waiting for her photo shoot. I just didn't have time this weekend and the wind was blowing about 50 mph all weekend. So, hopefully today. I'm glad to be back and I hope I still have some readers.
Comments
Awesome Steph! That bag rocks! Despite the layers I might actually have it in me to make another one.. or modified version of it.
Posted by: Angela at May 15, 2006 10:22 AM
The weekender bag is absolutely beautiful -- worthy of all the effort!
Posted by: quenna at May 15, 2006 10:45 AM
You did a beautiful job on the weekender bag. Way to go!
Posted by: emily at May 15, 2006 10:49 AM
The bag is beautiful and it looks very professional.
Posted by: Carole at May 15, 2006 10:52 AM
Sounds like a busy weekend! Hopefully you had a good time too -- I know it can be stressful to host. Your Weekender Bag is fabulous! Congratulations on finishing it. And the yarn from Sundara looks great -- the color should be wonderful on you and I can't wait to see the beginnings of the sweater.
Posted by: caitlyn at May 15, 2006 10:55 AM
Your bag turned out great! Congrats on finishing it.
The green yarn is pretty - do you have a pattern picked out for it? I finally caved and ordered some laceweight from Sundara. The colors of her yarn are gorgeous.
Posted by: Cyndi at May 15, 2006 10:55 AM
the bag looks great! and it sounds like you had a fun weekend, you needed it!
Posted by: yahaira at May 15, 2006 11:02 AM
The Weekender Bag looks great! You're right - the pattern looks very detail-oriented, but I think you did a fabulous job. Also, talk about a busy weekend! Sounds like you had a lot of fun.
Posted by: Carolyn at May 15, 2006 11:08 AM
i love your weekender bag. it is definitely worth the effort. if i were to make mine, i'll use the tulip pattern fabric, too.
Posted by: blossom at May 15, 2006 11:18 AM
Your bag turned out so lovely, I love the tulip print! Don't you feel like there's nothing you can't sew after this ;-)
Posted by: Steph at May 15, 2006 11:26 AM
What an adorable bag! Oh how I wish I could sew something that cute!
Posted by: Shelley at May 15, 2006 11:32 AM
The bag is beautiful. Great color.
Love the green yarn - bright but still subtle!
Posted by: Stacey at May 15, 2006 11:46 AM
The bag is beautiful. Great color.
Love the green yarn - bright but still subtle!
Posted by: Stacey at May 15, 2006 11:46 AM
You sew beautifully! It looks like a professional made it!
Posted by: margene at May 15, 2006 11:54 AM
So lovely! I love the bag. I think you did a great job. And the new yarn is yummy! I'm glad you had a good weekend, always a good thing.
Posted by: Wanda at May 15, 2006 11:55 AM
Oooo, your weekend is gorgeous! I adore it, however I'm afraid of zippers and don't know of anyone near by who could get me over that irrational fear. But I *love* it! Very well done!
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool at May 15, 2006 12:00 PM
The bag looks great. I'm very impressed.
Posted by: Emily at May 15, 2006 12:03 PM
I love your bag! It looks so professional.
Posted by: Karyn at May 15, 2006 12:37 PM
Love the bag. Love the yarn. And love that you can go from kegger to black tie in under 24 hours!
Posted by: Cindy at May 15, 2006 1:04 PM
You didn't get to wear the same outfit to both events, did you?
Funny, kegger to black tie -
Hope you had fun at both events, and your weekender bag is PERFECT!
Posted by: christine at May 15, 2006 1:32 PM
Why do you make the freaking cutest bags I've ever seen?!
Posted by: jeannine at May 15, 2006 2:22 PM
What a beautiful bag! I love the tulip print. The Sundara yarn looks really yummy! Do you have a pattern in mind for it? If you're waiting for the wind to die down, we're NEVER going to see your Clappy! HeLLO! Where do you live again?!? ;D
Posted by: Melly at May 15, 2006 3:54 PM
Love the bag. Love it. Absolutely beautiful.
Posted by: Carolyn at May 15, 2006 4:43 PM
Love, love, love the bag! Nice job!
Posted by: Purly Whites at May 15, 2006 5:19 PM
What a packed weekend! And your Weekender Bag is so pretty--I've been eyeing that pattern, but am not ready to approach it yet. So I will live vicariously through the adventures of your beautiful one.
Posted by: Rossana at May 15, 2006 5:23 PM
I knew I would love that bag! Nice job!
Posted by: Stephanie at May 15, 2006 7:29 PM
that bag is fantabulous! the two patterns go really well together. good choices :)
Posted by: gleek at May 15, 2006 7:35 PM
The bag is gorgeous. Now I've got to dig my sewing machine out!!
Posted by: Kate at May 15, 2006 8:16 PM
Beautiful weekender - love the inside as much as the outside.
Posted by: erin at May 16, 2006 1:58 AM
oh wow, it's beautiful! i'm deeply impressed.
Posted by: kris at May 16, 2006 2:45 AM
The bag looks great! I didn't get to read all your post, because I'm back on my way home to go back to bed, but I"ll hopefully catch up tomorrow.
That yarn will make an awesome sweater!
Posted by: Rebekah at May 16, 2006 6:29 AM
Wow - the bag turned out awesome! How big is it?
Posted by: Jackie at May 16, 2006 6:54 AM
What a nice bag. Great color, too.
Posted by: Becky at May 16, 2006 10:34 AM
Your weekender bag looks terrific! great job! and the green from purly is super nice.. is it a somewhat solid, or is that just the shadows in the photo?
Posted by: Diana at May 16, 2006 10:46 AM
Not to worry, your loyal readers are still here! The bag looks wonderful - you are a very accomplished sewer (?) (seamstress?) to have finished it so nicely. I love the fabris you used, as well. What sweater are you planning for your new yarn?
Posted by: Zarah at May 16, 2006 11:50 AM
Great bag! I just got a (surprise) sewing machine nad now I'm doubly inspired.
Posted by: Theresa at May 17, 2006 9:05 AM
Your finished Weekender Bag looks awesome!! I love the lining, it's such a cute fabric to see when you peek inside.
Posted by: Areli at May 18, 2006 10:18 PM
