This is the bag that Jan made for me. Note the sewn outside seams and top corners - adds rigidity you see, because I chose a very soft oilcloth. And although I wasn't expecting it - it's lined, with gingham, after I was given a choice. I love it. I'm sure if you ask her nicely, Jan would make you one too. I love the strong solid pattern, have always been attracted to this sort of pattern. I have no idea why. Too shallow to examine that. But each time I look at this or variants of it, I'm reminded that a single colour is all it takes to have an impact on anything, and that the solid design adds to the impact overall. Which basically means that you can do so much with very little. Much like Jan herself really. I see a fabric I like. She makes it into a bag I like. What's not inspiring about that?
I have a LLJan bag and along with my Alice Cooper tote it's my favourite bag in the world. (It actually has the edge over Alice bag but ssshh.) It's been lugged everywhere and is like a tardis inside, honestly you should see the books and pencil cases I crammed in it to take to Scotland and it was even more crammed on the way back. She's a sorceress with that sewing machine!
Yours is gorgeous too. But mine has skulls and polka dots :D
This looks NOTHING like the oilcloth I'm used to. These colors and patterns go so well together. Jan did a fantastic job sewing the bag, and you did a fantastic job blogging about it!
ah smashing colours and so cleverly made by a wonderful lady indeed, Julia! And I think it reflects your character too in the fabric style you have chosen, and Lunch Lady Jan is a real mate :D TFS! Shaz in Oz.x
You lucky women! A lovely bag like that - anyone would want it ! And you are so right about strong bold colors - I love them ( as everybody knows I do!) Hugs, Cardarian
Great bag and great fabric... you are right, what's not to like etc... did you know your comments box has gone and done a silly boo boo??? It;s writing comments where they should not be!! Frankie xx
Jan really is a clever lady ...I love that bag ...and your choice of pattern and colour ..and in oil cloth just seals the deal xx
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely... I would like one please....lol
ReplyDeleteVery talented... and your one lucky lady xx
What a beautiful bag. I bet youre thrilled to bits with it.
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A x
ps M has had to go back into hospital :-(
Oil-cloth sounds such a useful and durable choice - and you're right, big and bold and simple is good!
ReplyDeleteoh my i do think i'm in love with your bag, i wonder if she could do it in teal!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteyup! a great looking bag, big and bold and beautiful.
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Julia...you are spoiled rotten! It's gorgeous....way to score that stunning bag! I'm so jealous. Jan's a keeper!
ReplyDeleteI have a LLJan bag and along with my Alice Cooper tote it's my favourite bag in the world. (It actually has the edge over Alice bag but ssshh.) It's been lugged everywhere and is like a tardis inside, honestly you should see the books and pencil cases I crammed in it to take to Scotland and it was even more crammed on the way back. She's a sorceress with that sewing machine!
ReplyDeleteYours is gorgeous too. But mine has skulls and polka dots :D
Wow, who's a lucky lady then - what a fabulous bag.
ReplyDeleteMmm, I also think teal would be a good colour choice - perhaps Jan will make you a selection of colours LOL
Toni xx
This looks NOTHING like the oilcloth I'm used to. These colors and patterns go so well together. Jan did a fantastic job sewing the bag, and you did a fantastic job blogging about it!
ReplyDeleteah smashing colours and so cleverly made by a wonderful lady indeed, Julia! And I think it reflects your character too in the fabric style you have chosen, and Lunch Lady Jan is a real mate :D TFS! Shaz in Oz.x
ReplyDeleteYou lucky women! A lovely bag like that - anyone would want it ! And you are so right about strong bold colors - I love them ( as everybody knows I do!)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Cardarian
Oh that is lovely, how lucky you are to have a friend like Jan.
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Fab bag - clever Jan!!
ReplyDeleteGreat bag and great fabric... you are right, what's not to like etc... did you know your comments box has gone and done a silly boo boo??? It;s writing comments where they should not be!!
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this is a fabby-dabby bag indeed - loving the fabric combos. A good eye there!
ReplyDeleteFab bag! That will be so durable. Given me an idea now but need it to stay in my head for when our big shopper goes down the road. (Bag not person)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous bag! Love the colours and pattern. Anyone would be happy to own it! Clever Jan!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bag!! Jan did a wonderful job making it! Thanks for sharing the construction tips!
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