Lady Luck again

When I entered Mai's contest awhile ago I didn't think I had much of a chance to win, not due to her lack of prizes, she was so sweet to pick 14 winners! The reason I didn't hold my breath to win was that she had nearly 300 entries! Lady luck was with me though and I was the final winner and how fun because Mai is a friend of mine!

The packages she sends are delightful!

Even the envelope she mailed this in was unique and wonderful, she simply taped together some magazine pages.

She has the nicest taste in fabrics! Mai, thank you! I adore them all.

I haven't had a chance to play with them yet, there are just so many projects underway at the moment. Here's one completed one. First a peek inside the totebag I made.

The large floral print on the outer fabric was a marvelous find on one of my thrifting adventures last year. It is a decorator weight fabric and although I have some yardage of it with the selvages it doesn't say who made it. I am dying of curiosity so if anyone recognizes it I would love to know who made it and any guess to how old it is.

I felt very brave to finally cut into it. It just seems so special and I worry I won't do it justice. This time I was fortunate and am so pleased with how it turned out! The bag is now in my shop. I think I will have to make another one for me though because I love it so. I based this bag on one I made for myself a few years ago and have used constantly to the point of being quite worn out. I find the size and shape perfect for my sock or mitten knitting project, with enough extra space for my cell phone, keys and my wallet too. 

Comments

[Una]

Oooo :) what a lovely tote!! And the package looks so nice. Spring, spring, spring in the air! It is obvious your creative juices are flowing! xo

[Mary Ferrara]

Wow, this is so wonderful! You are so talented and I just love to peek in here and see all the fantastic things you are making!

[Mary]

What lovely vintage fabric. I look forward to seeing the furture projects you make from it.

[Jacqueline]

I am a huge fan of Mai's creations and packages. :) Lucky you sweet emily! Your bag is sooo gorgeous and im such a nerd for floral prints! Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!

[Emily]

Ooooh, yes, I can identify that fabulous fabric. It was sold at Ikea several years ago (6? 8?) and designed by Cath Kidston. There was fabric by the yard and also duvet covers and pillows. I have a bit of it but wish I had more. You can find it on ebay. Lucky you!! Beautiful tote!!

[Halfway Crafter]

Parcels in the mail are so exciting!

[Tizzalicious]

Lucky you! :)

[maria]

Hi, I agree with Emily, the fabric is from Ikea. I made some bags and cushion covers with some a couple of years ago. It's lovely fabric.

[chicago sarah]

How beautiful Emily, and what a fun package! Sad me, I was not around IKEA when that fabric came out... :(

[Louis Vuittion handbags]

I think it's absolutely fantastic, and I'm very happy to announce some very exciting news, about buying cheap Louis Vuittion handbags.

[urban craft]

such a lucky duck! nice score. Love to tote and the flowers so springy. I am ready for sunshine and gardens!

[Fiona]

that is truely a lovely bag

[Mai]

I love the bag !!!!
Thank you very much for your beautiful pictures of my little package. (* v *)

[Beertje Zonn]

Lucky you!
Bear regards,

Beertje Zonn

[Nan]

that tote bag is one of the prettiest I have seen in awhile!

[Kristina]

I was a winner too! Weren't we soo lucky? I loved my package so much! Lovely tote bag!

[Elisa Chiodarelli]

Hi, I am quite sure the fabric is from Cath Kidston: you can buy it on line at www.cathkidston.co.uk
ciao, ciao (I am from Italy)
Elisa