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I have two walkers now, one for upstairs and one for downstairs, I decided I needed a bag that I could switch between them to carry random items in. Kind of like an extra purse, but for both inside and outside the house. I still may add some sort of clasp to the top (which I had initially left off in case of tall items), but here is the initial prototype.

Please note that I sewed the buttonholes by hand, because I don't have the fancy buttonhole foot for my machine. I made them large so it'd be easier to use the buttons, but as I was sewing them there was definite ratchemfratcheming.

Walker Bag Front

Walker Bag Front close-up

There are several embellishments on the front of the crazy quilt square. It says "Feel the Beat" next to the drum, there's a heart and a snake and a musical symbol, and the occasional fancy stitch - all done by hand. Plus machine quilting. (Did I mention I haven't quilted anything in over a decade?)

Walker bag (back)

The back of the bag, yes there is a thread I forgot to cut. I decided to use the drum fabric to emphasize the drumming motif, because I like playing djembe even though I'm rather out of practice.

Walker bag back (close up)

Close up of the quilting itself.

I am super duper proud of myself. \o/ Also, really enjoying this bag. And I am probably going to make more things, too, and maybe add a cell phone pocket/pouch somewhere.... ^_^

As far as yarn bombing, I've finished another section; I just need to weave in copious amounts of ends and add lots of buttons. Should be fun, I've just been working on other projects.

Also - speaking of other projects - keep an eye out for the Super Exciting Hat and Hat Pattern to be posted Soon. (After hat finishes blocking and I get decent photos, in other words.)

Date: 2012-09-02 02:34 pm (UTC)
alee_grrl: A kitty peeking out from between a stack of books and a cup of coffee. (Default)
From: [personal profile] alee_grrl
Super awesome. Love the drumming motif!

Date: 2012-09-02 06:31 pm (UTC)
From: [personal profile] spring_dream
It's the crazy quilt! Awesome use of it!

Date: 2012-09-02 09:54 pm (UTC)
spaceoperadiva: little jellical cat in a sink (Default)
From: [personal profile] spaceoperadiva
I love it when people successfully combine practical and fun.

Date: 2012-09-02 10:51 pm (UTC)
tyger: Entei, Suicine, and Raioku sprites (pokémon - legendary beasts)
From: [personal profile] tyger
\o/ It looks awesome! :D :D :D

Date: 2012-09-04 08:05 am (UTC)
From: [personal profile] lynnoconnacht
Ooooooh. Awesome! That looks amazing! <3

Date: 2012-09-05 08:43 pm (UTC)
From: [personal profile] lynnoconnacht
I can definitely see why your mum would react that way! XD

Date: 2012-09-08 03:50 pm (UTC)
From: [personal profile] lynnoconnacht
Sounds like a good way to go about it if you wanted to add it to your sale options! It should be something you're happy and comfortable making first and foremost, after all. ^-^

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