Sunday, May 22, 2011

Prince Charming + Lily = My new favorite bag!

Yesterday I decided to sew just for me.  It had been a while since I made something just because I wanted to make it... and not because of a deadline, contract or Quilt Market.  I'm not complaining... I love what I do... but it was nice to just sew yesterday!

The result... my new Lily Bag!
This is the front of the bag.  I used laminates for the base and regular cottons for the band & handles.


Lily Bag by Lazy Girl Designs
Fabric is Prince Charming by Tula Pink

This is the back of the bag. 
The white is regular cotton & the navy prints are laminates.

Here is a close up of the frog on the back.  I fussy cut the pieces so that he would be featured.

A closeup of the front.  The pleats turned out well in the laminates & don't take away from the frog at all.

Another closeup of the front showing how I also fussy cut the frog.


Here is the bag laying down.  I used the coral on the inside & outside bands.

I didn't have a lot of Prince Charming to work with... so I decided to use Neptune for the lining.  It worked perfectly!!

I did post about my bag on twitter & facebook yesterday and some people asked about the size.  I snapped this photo this morning to show you... in front is my small lily & behind is my giant cosmo bag.  Lily is perfect for my wallet, phone & essential items.  I used her last night when I went to the movies and she was perfect.  My cosmo & other big bags work for when I need to carry the world with me!

I hope you love my new favorite bag as much as I do!!




© Blog post written by Julie Herman
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25 comments:

  1. RuthMay 22, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I'm loving that frog!

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  2. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    What a great bag! Love it!

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  3. UnknownMay 22, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I sure hope that bag got to go out last night. It's way too cute to stay in on Saturday night!

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  4. http://thankfullga447May 22, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    It was great seeing all the photos and comrades you wanted their picture taken w/you. I love the color combo of the bag.

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  5. sunday school materialsMay 22, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Hip!!!:)

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  6. The Rx quilterMay 22, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I am patiently waiting for my Prince Charming to arrive in the mail. Would love to get some Frog laminate to make a rain coat..how cute would that be?? Lisa in Texas

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  7. Renegade QuilterMay 22, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Thanks for the size comparison shot. I think I am going to have to get that pattern now.

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  8. SashaMay 22, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    So cute! I love it!!

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  9. mascanlonMay 22, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Bag looks great Julie and its so nice to have the size options! Thanks for great photos.

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  10. CilleMay 22, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I have a soft spot for all thing froggy - love the bag :)

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  11. DeborahMay 22, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    I love your new Lily bag, especially that cute little frog!!
    Nice job.
    Deborah

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  12. TezzcanMay 22, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    I'm in love with Prince Charming and your bag shows it off to perfection.

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  13. TanyiaMay 22, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    This is absolutely stunning and I am so in love with these Prince Charming fabrics! I can not wait to get some!!!

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  14. Live a Colorful LifeMay 22, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    So cute! I was trying to resist Prints Charming, especially in laminate. I'm ordering some--it was inevitable, I guess!

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  15. LeeMay 22, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    It is adorable! Love the fabric!

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  16. DianaMay 22, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    What a beauty!! I love laminates. I'll have to make a new one for this summer!

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  17. Summer KillebrewMay 22, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    I <3 the Prince Charming line, and your bag is adorable!

    The big question now is...what movie did you see and was it good?

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  18. Leena SallehMay 22, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    He's a cutie Julie...and the fabric is really appropriate for the bag..adorable! Did you watch Pirates of the Caribbean?

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  19. SusanMay 22, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Saw the bag in person and it was adorable. Nice having dinner with you and the family.

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  20. WoolenSailsMay 22, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    I haven't made a bag yet, but I got some books for them, at the library. Hopefully I can find some time to try a simple one first and work up from that.

    Debbie

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  21. JustineMay 23, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    This bag is just gorgeous, I Love it Julie! That frog is just too damn cute isn't he?

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  22. SallyMay 23, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    I love that frog! I will definitely have to purchase some of this print! I do love laminates, too...they are so nice!

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  23. **nicke...May 23, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    i am crazy in love with those laminates!

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  24. JeffMay 23, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Since you mention the Cosmo bag, I got fabric to make one this weekend finally, but didn't realize how big it was. I'm going to scale down the pattern just a bit, hope it still turns out ok!

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  25. MicmackerMay 24, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    I love this! I am going to break into sewing with laminates for Prince Charming. Thanks for the inspiration!

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