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My first crochet bag.....(part 1)!!!

Do you remember the big big colourful granny square that I showed you here???

Well, this morning I collected it out from my bag of endless projects (!!!) and I pinned it on my bed, just to block it with the use of some starch...



After this process, I measured it : 59cmx59cm....!!! Is it the right size for an handbag? Yap!!! ;-D
So, yesterday morning I went outside to buy a pair of bamboo handles and, luckily, in one of my drawers I found an "old" little tablecloth (never used!), with the perfect print and thickness...


I was often distracted with some zooming of the granny square, so...





After cutting the tablecloth to the right size, I put it on the iron board to pin the corners and then iron/sew it...




When the ironing and sewing were completed, I obtained this fabric square...




So, I pinned this floral lining to my huge granny square...






Maybe, one day, it will be like this (more or less!)...


....Infact, I need a needle to complete the sewing of the bag....I have to go out to reach the haberdashery shop....I think I can wait till tomorrow morning....oops it's Sunday tomorrow!!!!! ;0D

I think I will add even some pockets inside the bag, like these ones...




Ohh, I really love this fabric, I really do!



In the meantime, all my 3 boys (my hubby joined us last Tuesday: yeah!!!) went out for a walk up to the hills and mostly to try their new shoes....eh!eh!eh!



See you soon, xxxx

P.S.: please come with me at the following party here, ok? Thank you so much!!

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  1. Vintage Sheet Addict4 August 2012 at 19:45

    Really like the combination of the crochet and floral fabric! I've managed to 'follow' you this time, blogger wouldn't let me before so now I will know when you put a new post on! Ada :)

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  2. Anonymous4 August 2012 at 20:28

    What a lovely granny square and the bag you turned it into is just so cool. Thanks for sharing your project with us.

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  3. Erica4 August 2012 at 23:09

    The bag is so bright and fun! I love the idea of the granny square pockets. So cool! I'd love to see how those turn out too! :)

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  4. Mimis Welt5 August 2012 at 08:51

    It's such a great idea to make a bag with this big granny square. The fabric looks realy lovely and matches perfect...
    I'm so excited on the result...
    Nice Sunday, Miriam

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  5. Mimis Welt5 August 2012 at 18:05

    Hey Alessandra,

    I've awarded you the "Dearest-Blog-Award" right now cause I love your blog so much!
    Look at my newest post...

    Love, Miriam

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  6. Unknown6 August 2012 at 04:34

    I think it will make a gorgeous hand bag. I really love the HUGE and colourful granny square (and I think it would be lovely as a pillow too)!

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  7. Annie Cholewa8 August 2012 at 00:19

    So colourful!

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  8. Chez Violette9 August 2012 at 03:53

    Beautiful !!!!

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  9. Claire11 August 2012 at 00:08

    Hey Alessandra, I love the colours you used in your granny square it's lovely and vibrant and as a bag will be very useful.
    Great to be able to recycle the tablecloth too......
    Nice to finish a project too.

    Have a great weekend,

    CLaire :}

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