Felted bag with applique

[crochetdiva]

Now that she has received it, I can show my felted bag I made for my swap buddy. I dyed it after I felted it, and used the original color and cut out a piece to applique. I lined the inside with some whimsical teddy bear print since she has little ones. I used an I-cord for the handles, it makes the handles more even, and nicer to hold....in my opinion. Oh, and I shaved the bag after felting...Lopi wool is awfully hairy, lol.

This was a lot of fun to make.

 

bag:

 

 

Inside the bag:

[smyz64]

That is so adorable. Good job!

[Mel]

What a great bag- I'm sure you swap partner was thrilled

[mimi_mia]

Andrea, you did such a great job on that bag now I know why I don't join the swaps, I couldn't part with such a great looking bag once it was done

[monael]

Very nice!

[crochetdiva]

LOL Maria, that is so funny...I actually loved it so much I pondered making another one to give away. and keeping this one..isn't that evil of me?? But in the end I let it go...LOL

 

 

 

Andrea, you did such a great job on that bag now I know why I don't join the swaps, I couldn't part with such a great looking bag once it was done

[jaclim]

I can't blame you for having second thoughts about giving your beautiful bag away. I know I would too......lol! Love it, Andrea! Great work as always!

[auntbubbels]

the bag is beautiful - i am sure she loved it

[crochetdiva]

Thank you ladies, you are so kind!

[melectric]

That is awesome. I really need to try felting.

[Celestial Seasonings]

That looks terrific! Great job

[knotme]

Your swap buddy is soooo lucky!

[mscrocheter]

That's fantastic. I want to do a felted projected.

 

Madelyn

[debsydoo]

what a lovely bag, well done on a great job.

[faithpa76]

That is gorgeous!! I love the way felted things look!

[SheCrochets]

Beautiful! I really would have been tempted to keep it for myself!

[yarncat]

Love that bag,Andrea!!

[busybee]

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I love that purse. How can I get one????? I guess ive been hidden away to long in the yarn dept:hook . Now I have no ideal what felting is:blush . But guess that leads back to your never to old to learn something new. So if anyone would be interested in teaching a old women:D . I would appreciate it. Thank you.

[crochetdiva]

HI Paula, basically felting is achieved when you make something with 100% wool, then wash it in HOT water and it shrinks and binds together.

It is not difficult. There is a whole section about felting on crochetville, you should take a peek before you start.

 

Thanks everyone for the compliments!!

 

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I love that purse. How can I get one????? I guess ive been hidden away to long in the yarn dept:hook . Now I have no ideal what felting is:blush . But guess that leads back to your never to old to learn something new. So if anyone would be interested in teaching a old women:D . I would appreciate it. Thank you.