Finally finished this bag! I got the pattern of the lady from a japanese embroidery book, then I changed the dog, since I like dachshund better....but I guess I'm not the greatest cartoonist :p. I added some flower bullions on the lady's skirt and decided to put the tree with the dog :). I then made the lining and made the bag reversible :). I'd say this is a library bag :D or whatever bag you want it to be...It's been made with a lot of love.
The competition is open internationally, all you have to do:
1. leave a comment on the original post at
www.liaspace.com telling me what would be your new year's resolution and why you like this bag
2. Make sure you have your email address somewhere in your profile
The winner will be chosen randomly. This contest is open until 6th December 2009. Good luck !
another great bag, I did comment on the other bag too but forgot to leave my email address so here it is: jhargreaves@att.net.
ReplyDeleteAs for my new years resolution, my goal for the upcoming year is just to continue on the trajectory I am on now by continuing to connect with other sewers and crafters online and getting my things out there too. I have decided to just sew what interests me and stop over-thinking!
This bag really appeals to me because of the embroidery, it truly makes the bag an original piece of art! I can see myself walking to the library with it!
Li!!!! I have to win this bag!!!!!!
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I love embroidery. Your bag is beautiful. Such a lot of work. You are a generous lady. My New Years resolution...Hmmm. I am going to work on turning my hobbies into a business (so I can work for myself and never have to work for another again!) While maintaining a calm and happy approach to parenthood. Whoa. That's a tall order. Thanks for taking the time to stop by the blue shed Lia.
ReplyDeleteaww these are so lovely!!
ReplyDeletexo chie
My new year's resolution will be to grow as a human being, to keep calm and enjoy life.
ReplyDeleteI like your bag because it's made with love and we can tell :)
my new year resolution is to create more!!!:) and spend less time procrastinating....
ReplyDeletethat embroidery is amazing! I love it. I never have resolutions but I do plan on being more crafty... if time allows. Oh and to get pregnant. :) that can be a resolution - right?
ReplyDeleteSo nice! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI'll spend my new year at home with my family!
Kisses from Portugal
I love the bag because it's so fun. The embroidery is great.
ReplyDeleteIn the new year I resolve to learn to sew better.
apeak AT hotmail DOT com
hmm, why I like this bag- hard to say but it's the embroidery that makes it. I reckon, without that it would be a pretty cool bag, with that it's an awesome bag.
ReplyDeleteand new years resolutions? I am not very good at them, so will have the same one as last year, to get a bit fitter.
love that bag!! really really gorgeous :))
ReplyDeletemy new year will be at home with friends and family :))
please count me in!!
and go to my blog
http://rosaechocolat.blogspot.com/
I'm hosting this giveaway too :))
HUGS from Portugal :)))
I'm doing lots of embroidery - this bag is so cute! New Years Resolution - stay positive, quiting day job to pursue crafting as a career is going to be worth it!!
ReplyDeleteMy new year's resolution is going to be to remember to take life one day, even one moment, at a time. I get so caught up in what might happen or what is going to happen that I forget about what IS happening!!
ReplyDeleteI love this bag, because it is gorgeous and because it is different and because the colors sing to me!
ketelcopia@charter.net
I love dachshunds! My resolution is to spend more time creating.
ReplyDeleteAAAAH- if you stop by my giveaway you'll see exactly why I need this bag ;)
ReplyDeleteLove the doxie!!
Beautiful! My new year's resolution is to be more patient!
ReplyDeleteMy new year's resolution is to think more often in my needs.
ReplyDeleteI love the bag!!!!
Forgot to say, my new year's resolution is to clean the basement craft room- so basically, the same as every other year... oh, well. I can dream, right?
ReplyDeleteHi!
ReplyDeleteThat bag is super sweet. The doggy looks just like my pup Sherman.
Resolution: to cook at home more.
thanks!
Kristin
Adorable bag. I would gift it to my sister who has a dog that looks like the one that you embroidered.
ReplyDeleteMy new years resolution is to finally get my sewing room organized.
My resolution will be to try to spread kindness with sewing projects. The bag on Giveaway #3 is so charming and useful. It would be perfect for me and my son weekly on library day! The bag is just lovely!
ReplyDeletei love all of your creations! you are talented!
ReplyDeletephillandlesley(at)msn(dot)com
i love this bag because i love daschaunds! the leash wrapping around is fantastic! i don't have a new year's resolution
ReplyDeletephillandlesley(at)msn(dot)com
What a great bag! Your embroidery is wonderful. I love how the dog wraps around to the other side.
ReplyDeleteMy new year's resolution is what it always is - diet, diet, diet.
Your bag is so beautiful! I love the fabrics and the embroidery is so precious. I wouldn't know which side to carry to the outside!
ReplyDeleteMy resolution next year is going to be to eat better. I want to eat more whole foods and less processed food. I want to feed my family better, healthier meals.
Terima Kasih!
melanie at texasfreckles dot com
my new years resolution started early, this week: no more fast food! made a pinkie-swear pact with my boyfriend :)
ReplyDeletei LOOVE the little doggie, and the colors of the bag!
This is so cute! I love the idea of a reversible bag because you can change things up with out having to have two bags. The embroidery is just adorable too.
ReplyDeleteMy new year's resolution is let go and de-clutter. I am in the process of simplifying my life. Possibly why this bag is so appealing.
this is the cutest bag EVER. thank you so much for the opportunity!
ReplyDeletebrightandblithe(at)gmail(dot)com
such a cute bag all the details! happy giveaway day! here's my giveaway http://www.simplymodernmom.com/2009/12/the-gift-box-a-giveaway/
ReplyDeleteSweet bag! I heart dachshunds! thank you for the giveaway op!
ReplyDeletetoilandtrouble [at] spambog [dot] com
this bag is gorgeous!
ReplyDelete(a) my new year's resolution is cliche but it is not be more active and start swimming and taking yoga classes again
(b) I love that this bag is reversible and I could change the look depending on my mood (and outfit of course)
thanks for sharing!
iheartmonami {at} gmail {dot} com
Like everyone to lose some weight and exercise regularly.
ReplyDeleteI like the bag b/c your embroidery is SO cute.
My new years resolution is to learn to sew, and eat more vegetables. :)I love the bag because it's very whimsical. The embroidery is beautiful.
ReplyDeletevery nice bag! please enter me to win!
ReplyDeletemy new year's resolution...well I don't usually make them as I feel that if I notice something in my life that needs improving I make the effort to change it right away rather than waiting until the new year...
every year I strive to read more books than the year before
~amy mcw
amy_mcw@ hotmail.com
this bag is so cute! i love the embroidery work you did on it! looks so cute!
ReplyDeletethanks!
I want to spend more time creating and less time wandering on the Internet! This bag is incredibly unique! I love one of a kind things.
ReplyDeleteshannoncarman at yahoo dot com
Hello from Greece!! My resolution for the new year is not to leave for tomorrow what I can do today!!!
ReplyDeleteI looooove this bag.....the colors and the way it changes as I get bored easily!!!
Thanks
I absolutely love this bag. You must have so much time invested in it and you are so talented!! I would love to use it for a library bag. :-)
ReplyDeleteFor the new year I would love sew even more!
I have two resolutions for the New Year - learn to ride a bike and learn to knit. Your embroidery is so cute!
ReplyDeleteMy new year's resolution is actually to finish one of my manymanymany afghans that I have started this year. I love making them I love crocheting but for some reason I can never finish them I just get so sick of the same one, the same color, alllll the time. So, for my new year resolution I want to finish ATLEAST one of them. and I can't really penpoint one thing that drew me to this bag. I just love it. it's so beautiful and unique and I love your embroiderying!
ReplyDeleteJustine
-Justinecarrot@yahoo.com
thanks for doing a giveaway! i like this bag because your dachshund is *almost* as cute as my real-world, non-embroideried one! as for new years... my resolution is to be more direct and honest with people.
ReplyDeletethanks again!
I love the embroidery!
ReplyDeleteNew years... to be more "present" and less distracted w/ my girlies...
Thanks for the giveaway!
parknj at verizon dot net
I love how a giveaway gets people to visit a blog and leave a comment:)
ReplyDeleteSweet bag! Thanks for the chance in your giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI adore this bag! My new years resolution is going to be to live a little slower paced this next year.
ReplyDeleteHum, my resolution would be to be less stressed and moreover less stressy...
ReplyDeletebeautiful bag!!! i don't set new year resolutions, but i do want to roll with the punches more, especially now i have a daughter!!!
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