colleen does another bow tuck
07-10-2011, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by katesnanna
You must be able to do these in your sleep by now Colleen. Do you know how many you have made??? I remember the giraffe one you made for your daughter. That is the first one that brought Bow Tucks to my attention. I was so intrigued by all the versions I had seen that I lashed out and bought a pattern - a first for me. Didn't attempt it for a while as I had other projects to be finished.
I have just finished my 4th bag yesterday. The first one I made for my dear SIL. She loved it and has now given me orders for 8 more for friends who want one too.
She says it's not just her friends who are asking about it.- she been stopped in the supermarket and several other shops.
So I thank you for being my first inspiration to making these bags. And thanks also to all the others here who have made Bow Tucks.
I have just finished my 4th bag yesterday. The first one I made for my dear SIL. She loved it and has now given me orders for 8 more for friends who want one too.
She says it's not just her friends who are asking about it.- she been stopped in the supermarket and several other shops.
So I thank you for being my first inspiration to making these bags. And thanks also to all the others here who have made Bow Tucks.
I have made over 60 of these... I lost count ! When you make your bags put 5 business cards in a blank card_(look at dollar store or in joann's dollar baskets) and stick it in the front pocket.. that way when someone is asked about your bag they can whip out a card. look on the vistaprint site because you can get hundreds for next to nothing.. i took a picture of lots of my bags sitting on my table and that is on the front of the business card... my cards are all over the united states and canada now !!
I am working on this one because a dgd was over visiting and she insisted i use this fabric before the batik purse...lol dgd always win out in my house !
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07-10-2011, 06:10 PM
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Love your bow tucks, I've made 4 so far but have plans for more. The larger one is great for a baby bag or for traveling. I like the smaller size too.
I looked at your list of bow tucks and I noticed that you don't quilt the outside of many of your bags. Have you observed any difference in construction besides being faster to make and did you change anything else from the pattern? I love shortcuts. Has anyone had to wash one yet and if so how did it hold up? I love the addition of the piping, is that hard to do? You have a wonderful sense of color combos and your DH too. Keep them coming, it's inspiring.
I looked at your list of bow tucks and I noticed that you don't quilt the outside of many of your bags. Have you observed any difference in construction besides being faster to make and did you change anything else from the pattern? I love shortcuts. Has anyone had to wash one yet and if so how did it hold up? I love the addition of the piping, is that hard to do? You have a wonderful sense of color combos and your DH too. Keep them coming, it's inspiring.
07-10-2011, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by angelwatcher
Love your bow tucks, I've made 4 so far but have plans for more. The larger one is great for a baby bag or for traveling. I like the smaller size too.
I looked at your list of bow tucks and I noticed that you don't quilt the outside of many of your bags. Have you observed a
ny difference in construction besides being faster to make and did you change anything else from the pattern? I love shortcuts. Has anyone had to wash one yet and if so how did it hold up? I love the addition of the piping, is that hard to do? You have a wonderful sense of color combos and your DH too. Keep them coming, it's inspiring.
I looked at your list of bow tucks and I noticed that you don't quilt the outside of many of your bags. Have you observed a
ny difference in construction besides being faster to make and did you change anything else from the pattern? I love shortcuts. Has anyone had to wash one yet and if so how did it hold up? I love the addition of the piping, is that hard to do? You have a wonderful sense of color combos and your DH too. Keep them coming, it's inspiring.
I love to do the piping. I use a piping foot and it goes on like a dream.. however , you don't have to have a special foot to do this,,for me it makes it easier.
I love making these.. if you clicked on page 5 , I posted a bag my grand daughter is helping me do.. it's all about the mood of the day !
good luck with yours and ty for your sweet comments.
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