Folksy Friday ~ Talented Quilters

As I have caught this quilting bug (although mine are the raggy variey not quite as smart as these) I thought this week I would share just some of the talent on Folksy from the quilters there. Be sure to click on these pictures for futher details and a good look around each shop of lovelies.
You may think some of these items are a bit pricey, but the quality of workmanship is amazing, and the hours it takes to create these original beauties you would not believe. Talent and heaps of patience goes into this art.

To begin is "Beccabugs" who has this wonderful and organic cot blanket, not just great to look at but perfect for soft sensitive skin.



An English Garden Cozy quilt from "Nostalgia Knits" is next, I can but dream of creating anything so special



I struggled with which to choose from "Friday Club" so do be sure to look at the rest of the shop, this one is a personalised patchwork baby quilt



"BooBoo Craft" has this great handbag, must have been hours of work with the quilting and sewing all those wonderful bright buttons on, its called 'handbag push my big buttons'



Here is a very smart handbag from "Not Just Handbags" again, time taken to create this wonderful effect, be sure to take a look at the rest of the smart bags here.



This one is just amazing, done in my style of raggy quilting, but a large design make a great throw for the sofa - needs to be shown off in full glory, by "Helen Jane's Designs"



Here are my first 2 raggy bags, one more finishing in the dryer with more detail on -wont be listed till Sunday though. Lastly, from Bags of Swank by SimJaTa






Hope you have enjoyed the above talent, these are just some of the quilters on Folksy there are others, worth a look if only to view such talent. But better still for a great attractive treat or gift.

Have a good weekend

~Bags of Swank by SimJaTa~

West Highland Terrier Handbag

Evening Bloggers,

Just for a change I am out of time. I was meant to be blogging tonight about my tri-fold leaflet and showing a picture to Mick, will try to get to that tomorrow, I did get it finished and printed a few out ready. As I have advertised my local charity shop in it, I just need to get permission on Monday to go ahead with that before I print out a few more.

Dashed about today getting ready for game fair next week - still lots to do. Then went to visit the lambs this afternoon, as we have a topic going on the dog website (see right) for viewers to watch how lambing is getting on. Ended up with the whole family there too, Mum and Dad and the daughter and boyfriend.

Managed to finish off said Westie handbag, and start on my next one which is an Airedale doing agility, now there is something different. This one should feature my new adjustable strap, all my newer handbags do now have 3 large pockets in them too. Had to dash onto Ebay for some clear bags to display them in as weather not looking so good so far for weekend, as the t-shirt bags we have are too small. Then in all the excitement to prepare I bagged up my frog handbags and this Westie one ready for next weekend, so I cant now put it in Folksy shop as would need all the measurements, decided to leave it after all, as a lot will be coming out of the shop next week to go with me anyway (thats if it doesnt sell!!!)

Thats it for me, hope the sun is shining on you all.

~Bags of Swank by SimJata~

Easter Flower

Bit previous I know, but thought I would share my Easter Flower (it does have another name, but escapes me just now) as I am sure many of you out there are also preparing for Easter Shows.
Today has again, much like yesterday, passed by in a blur and I still have my tri-fold leaflet to prepare, got some of it done last night - need to try finish it tonight. Business cards on way, and a few new parts for new 'adjustable' handbag handles.
Managed to get about 2/3rds of the way through my Westie bag, but handle needs more work now as again short on time mucked that up so had to leave it for today.
Only another 3 bags to start and finish in time for weekend, eeeeeeeeeeek - and loose an hour on Sunday with the clocks, which I could well do without.

Have a good weekend all.

~Bags Of Swank by SimJaTa~