Monday, June 17, 2013

The Tammy Bag Blog Hop

 Thanks to Madam Samm for generously providing an awesome "to go" project bag pattern she has named the Tammy...if you want your own copy of the pattern, you can find it here.

I chose a Premier Fabrics dandelion print, because at the time I made this, that was about the only thing blooming in my yard and it seemed a good choice...you can see one of the culprits next to the bag...lol!

Here is the back...
 Here is the front...
And this is the inside of my Tammy bag!  I have made very few bags and this one came together very easily courtesy of good instructions :)  The only difficulty I had was getting the fabric to nest into the frame channel because I used a home dec weight fabric as well as a fusible Pellon fleece...a whole lotta layers to get into a small space...it turned right side out pretty easily though and I like the feel of the bag itself...lots of pockets to fill and it has a great finished look about it.  I will travel with style as I carry my notions :)  Thanks so much Madam Samm for a wonderful project!
 And, for those with inquiring minds here is what I've been carrying about in my bag...
Jane's hexie templates, 12 wt. Aurifil thread for embroidery, marking pencil, scissors, needles, fabric, clips, and a tiny pin cushion.  I am working on a few things at once...my usual way of doing things.
And now, there are a few more posies in the yard...(guess I should make another Tammy)


Please visit the others in the Hop today...

 June 17th (monday)



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65 comments:

  1. MartinaJune 17, 2013 at 12:29 AM

    Beautiful! I love the danelion print and the yellow makes it a very happy Tammy!

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  2. Judy BJune 17, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    Love the fabric you used for your Tammy bag! Thank you for sharing.

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  3. VickieJune 17, 2013 at 1:25 AM

    The fabrics you used are great ! I've begun to collect text fabric, they add fun to what ever you make !

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  4. The Thimblemouse of Country CrossroadsJune 17, 2013 at 1:25 AM

    Love your Tammy bag...so bright and happy!

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  5. janJune 17, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    Kris that fabric is gorgeous. It really gives the Tammy a whole different look. jan@http://sewandsowfarm.blogspot.com/

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  6. Patty C.June 17, 2013 at 2:11 AM

    I like the contrast in your fabric - great "Tammy" ;)

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  7. MaraJune 17, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    Love the fabric choices, but what is inside has me drooling :)

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  8. FrederikaJune 17, 2013 at 2:16 AM

    Its a cute Tammy. It turned out great in these fabrics.
    Thanks for sharing. Frederika

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  9. PaulineJune 17, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    I love your combination of fabric, the yellow is so bright and the text-lining is great! Spacious isn't she, our Tammy, enjoy your hexie project!

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  10. Britt-IngerJune 17, 2013 at 3:02 AM

    Your yellow Tammy is so nice. A charming choice of fabric. Thanks for sharing

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  11. BetsyJune 17, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Your bag is fabulous! I so love the colors.Thank you for participating in the hop.

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  12. KaHollyJune 17, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    Your bag is delightful. The more I see, the more I want to make one. What a pretty yard you must have. Such lovely flowers.

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  13. GillJune 17, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    I love your Tammy bag - great fabric choices!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  14. RosaJune 17, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    Your bag is simply beautiful.Thanks for sharing!

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  15. SparkyJune 17, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Are you kidding me....this fabric is beautiful....YOUR tammy bag is a hit...like a dandelion it will just spread across the world with ohhh and ahhhhhs lovely Kris...

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  16. UnknownJune 17, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    Since I am a yellow person I simply love this bag...and I love the lining also. You did a wonderful job. Great fun to see it....

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  17. StitchinByTheLakeJune 17, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    As usual Kris you have come up with something beautiful! Just so you know this bag would go perfectly in my yellow bedroom. Just sayin'. :) blessings, marlene

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  18. gpcJune 17, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Your bag is beautiful -- love the dandelion fabric!

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  19. Marjorie's Busy CornerJune 17, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    great projects...I love the yellow

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  20. JeanieJune 17, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    I just love this bright, happy bag! Dandelions are beautiful! congrats on being chosen today!

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  21. SuzeJune 17, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    I love the "dent de lion" to go along with the French purse. What could be more fitting? A French fleur with a French purse!! As a child, I picked dandelions from the yard and took them to my mom. She had a small vase that she put them in and proudly displayed them as if they were roses from the rose bush. The purse is bright and cheery and I love the wordy print with it. It is perfect. Yellow is one of my favorite colors and seeing how you made it look so perfect in the bag, I know why!

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  22. KaseyJune 17, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Love, love, love the yellow. It totally changes the look of the bag!

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  23. MelindaJune 17, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Love the text print with the yellow!

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  24. Judy Cooper Textile ArtistJune 17, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    I love both fabrics you used in the bag! Great job.

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  25. InGaJune 17, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Gives the special summer feeling. Cute bag!!
    and nice pictures. :-)

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  26. Linda CJune 17, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Pretty flowers but even prettier Tammy bag. I love the yellow dandelion print you used the interior piece accents it quite nicely. Well done, Kris.

    Our yard would be a clover patch this year. I don't think the dandelions are standing a chance with THAT invasion! Mowing just seems to make more.

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  27. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioJune 17, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Kris your fabric choices are great I love the exterior and lining fabric. Those threads inside are yummy colors too. My grandson thinks dandelions are beautiful flowers too and loves to pick them to give to me. They are pretty flowers at that.

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  28. Needled MomJune 17, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    I love the beautiful bag and the fabric is fabulous with it. Nice work.

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  29. MOMENTS DesignsJune 17, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    Kris, i love the dandelion fabric
    I'll have to add it to my " shopping " list..LOL

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  30. LindaJune 17, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    How beautiful! I love the fabrics you used! How fun to open it up and see the text!!

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  31. apple blossomJune 17, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    summer fabric choice thanks for sharing

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  32. CalicojoanJune 17, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    I love it!!! Absolutley love it! Maybe because I, like you can grow one heck of a dandelion! LOL... Really though, that fabric is just too cute, and the lining is perfect!

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  33. vickiJune 17, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Love your bag! Dandelion wishes, summer dreams...Thanks for sharing. :)

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  34. Quilt n QueenJune 17, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Kris...your Tammy bag is beautiful...luv the yellow and the grey print on the inside...great fabric choices. Thanks for participating and inspiring us today!! Happy stitching, Pauline

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  35. pinsandneedlesJune 17, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Cute fabric choice! Dandelions may be pesky in your lawn but they sure look cute on your Tammy Bag! Thanks for sharing!

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  36. PattyJune 17, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    I like your bag. Love the dandelions. Great job.

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  37. KarenJune 17, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Love your fabric! Makes me smile just to look at it :)

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  38. Kathy HJune 17, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Love your tammy bag. I had seen that fabric and loved it but didn't know what to use it for. Now I know. It makes such a cute bag.

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  39. MaryJune 17, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Congratulations on being in top 2 today. The dandelion fabric is so neat. Great job.

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  40. sew.darn.quiltJune 17, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Love the fabric! So pretty :)

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  41. JuliaPJune 17, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Congrats on being a top pick of the day! Love your fabric.

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  42. UnknownJune 17, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    I just love those little Tammy bags. It is so great to see everyone's creations! I have to say that the yellow fabric is so cute! I hope you plan to make more....they are addicting!

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  43. Carol SwiftJune 17, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Too bad dandelions are considered weeds because it looks so nice sitting next to your gorgeous yellow bag! Oooo, and the hexies inside are so cool. :O)

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  44. LouJune 17, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Love the bag!
    The dandelion fabric is beautiful!

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  45. Liz DandeliondDJune 17, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Very very gorgeous...
    but then of course I would say that - dandelions are my thang!
    Drooling over the whole package xxxx

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  46. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsJune 17, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Kris, I love your bag! Yellow is such a happy color. and I also love the lining. It amazes me how much we can fit in our bag. Congratulations on top pick today!

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  47. MarcyJune 17, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Wow! Really a beauty. The greatest color ever. Why don't we use more yellow--it seems to give life.

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  48. LJJune 17, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    What a lovely bright Tammy bag; it looks great! Thanks for sharing the posie pictures, too.

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  49. Bente-I like to QuiltBlogJune 17, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    Hi Kris,
    your Tammy bag is gorgeous, your fabric choise so great!
    thanks for sharing and beeing part of this hop.
    Liebe Grüße
    Bente

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  50. UnknownJune 17, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    I loved all the Tammy bags. From make up, sewing, Dorothy, all are absolutely beautiful and creative each in their own right. I'm new at this blog hopping business and failed to see where to comment the other posts. Would like to be in the drawing. Dorothy going down the yellow brick road was too cute!

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  51. BillieBee (billiemick)June 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    What a terrific purse. Your work is excellent.

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  52. UnknownJune 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    I loved all the Tammy bags. From make up, sewing, Dorothy, all are absolutely beautiful and creative each in their own right. I'm new at this blog hopping business and failed to see where to comment the other posts. Would like to be in the drawing. Dorothy going down the yellow brick road was too cute!

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  53. The Slow QuilterJune 17, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Great fabric, great bag, this is such a fund hop.

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  54. kboJune 17, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    The tammy bag must be generous in size to hold all those Aurifil threads and then some....I like your fabric choice, and the lining.

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  55. maggieJune 17, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Just lovely bags, great fabric choices as well. Thanks for sharing.
    cheers
    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  56. tink's momJune 17, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Your fabric choice is great. Love the trim. Holds a heck of alot doesn't it?

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  57. lefuntzJune 17, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    My favorite today!

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  58. CorrieJune 17, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Oh...dandelions - gotta love them here. Darling bag. Love the hexies!

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  59. OhioLoriJune 17, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    AWESOME Bag!!! Loooove the Fabrics you used...and all the goodie's you can stash inside! :)

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  60. JanaramaJune 17, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Your bag is fabulous! Love the text print with the beautiful yellow fabric.

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  61. Emily CJune 17, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    Lovely Tammy bag, so sunny and summery. I really enjoy seeing how many things everyone manages to fit into the Tammy bag, great job.

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  62. MichelleJune 18, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    Lovely bag, your fabric is so bright and cheery.

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  63. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleJune 18, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    How cheerful in yellow. Congrats on being one of the chosen.

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  64. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleJune 18, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    How cheerful in yellow. Congrats on being one of the chosen.

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  65. Scrapbook-ChickADoodleJune 18, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    How cheerful in yellow. Congrats on being one of the chosen.

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