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Bag 1

Bag 2 

Bag 3 

Bag 4 

I don't know what the collective noun for 'bag' is, I just made that up… I've always liked the word 'jubilee'. And I had fun making all these bags for my shop update this week. I made a couple for grown-ups, including a market bag from sturdy striped wool. But some are for children- they're like an older child's version of these foraging satchels that I've been making for a while now. My kids are getting taller and seem to require more things when they go out. Things like heavy books, swimsuits and bits of lego. It's so great now they can carry their own stuff. For the first ten minutes of any trip, anyway.

I love this music video… it's beautiful. 'Blood' by Middle East.

Happy Wednesday to you…

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22 responses to “a bag jubilee”

  1. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    loved that music video
    i think the kittie on the branch looked an awful lot like edgar:)

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  2. Holly C. Avatar

    Why, that’s a lovely jubilee of bags!

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  3. Heather Avatar

    Ooh, ooh. I like the one on the bottom. I carry one just like that except mine is a too utilitarian black. I shall browse your shop update and soak it all in. 🙂

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  4. jennie Avatar

    Snap! (well almost) I have a piece of fabric (rectangle with lace around) just like the bird fabric on your bag in the bottom picture. I think they must be from the same set. This one is of a bellbird, and has the same surround with the black line too!

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  5. Nancy Avatar

    i quite like that word-jubilee
    i made a market bag today. am just finishing it up now

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  6. gracia Avatar

    A jubilee of bags sounds like a good fit to me.

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  7. louana Avatar

    I’m glad to see the fantail put to good use! it looks so lovely as a bag. I love the clematis detail on the back of it. Lovely update melissa.

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  8. seaside siblings Avatar

    Love the fantail bag, espically the wee bit of maori art around the top, beautiful.

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  9. Heart Felt Avatar

    I’m having ‘bag jubilee’ love. Thanks…xx

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  10. T Avatar

    These are adorable

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  11. Isobel Avatar
    Isobel

    I love the stripey wool bag. Very springlike and grownup!

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  12. Victoria Avatar

    I have always loved your bags. As proud owner of two pieces that I constantly use I can say that they are fantastic!

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  13. kaylovesvintage Avatar

    love,love ,love the bird bag

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  14. Hadley Avatar

    Ooooh, I LOVE the one with the bird and the stripes. Gorgeous combo.!

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  15. briar Avatar

    love the pink floral one – very pretty!

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  16. Elizabeth Avatar

    The bag with the bird on it is beautiful!

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  17. The Antidote Avatar

    My baby girl adores that top one, Sold!

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  18. stephanie caldwell Avatar

    oh I love that last one!! someone else bought it before I could. 🙂
    a bag jubilee…perfect.

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  19. Wholesale Designer Inspired Handbags Avatar

    Nice pattern you have… Thanks for sharing with us we really enjoy your collection…

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  20. Nicole Avatar

    Lovely stuff as usual.
    Thank you for the link to “the Middle East” video. It was so beautiful, and the song too. I didn’t know that band but will look for their album now. I just love discovering new music.

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  21. Celine Avatar

    love your bags but I am not the only one obviously, each time I go on Etsy, they have gone! Which is very good for you. Well done

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  22. Fzh Avatar
    Fzh

    Hi, may know the kind of fabric you usually use for your bags. I am just starting…Thanks

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