Monday, August 06, 2007

 

Mitred Square Bag


I had started a mitred square blanket last year and wasn't happy with the way the wool seemed to be felting BEFORE I had even washed it, so it was chucked into the "to do" box
This summer, I have started another blanket in Cotton and found the original squares, along with some mini ones. Rather than waste them , I have sewn them together, used the little ones to form a strap, crocheted the edges together with a length of canvas strapping inside to give it strength et viola!!! a mitred bag!
I have still to line it with some kind of funky material as it is waaaaaay too stretchy on it's own then decide what to use as fasteners but so far I am well pleased. I seem to be gathering a lot of Mason-Dixon finished articles that are not what they are meant to be but are the inspiration for other things.
Thanks Guys!

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Comments:
You might try what I did on my LTL (Larger Than Life) crocheted bag. See my blog entry for an explanation.
http://catknitz.blogspot.com/2007/07/larger-than-my-life-bag.html
I basically lined the bag with a purchased bag. Details and photos on the blog link above.
Catknitz
 
You might try what I did on my LTL (Larger Than Life) crocheted bag. See my blog entry for an explanation.
http://catknitz.blogspot.com/2007/07/larger-than-my-life-bag.html
I basically lined the bag with a purchased bag. Details and photos on the blog link above.
Catknitz
 
That's a great bag! I see mitred squares in my future. Love the flower power afghan on your blog too. I haven't seen that one before.
 
Wow, I love that bag :) I'm a mitered square nut, but have yet to make or finish anything with 'em. But I love 'em just the same LOL!
 
I love the bag! You did just the right thing to use them in a cool and unique way.
 
I love this bag! How clever to turn the squares into a bag instead of a blanket! Lovely work.h
 
What a great idea - looks terrific!
Joan G a/k/a FSK
 
Love that, looks great!
 
How cool! Those squares make a fabulous funky bag.
 
impressive!
 
Neat bag!
 
Love it!

I did a mitered clutch a while back and had the same problem - really baggy. I'm probably going to felt it and add a liner.
 
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