Friday, 14 January 2011

A Winner and a Little Purple Knitted Purse

Thanks so much for all your entries and kind words.
As per my usual cop out I added you all to a long list, some of you twice and due to time constraints I gave you all a number and copped out again and did a random number generator (sorry, it’s so impersonal, but practical).
Winning Number 11 - CRAFTING UK MUM - I have sent you an email ~ Congratulations!
♥ Sorry you could not all win ♥

I thought I would show you the knitted purse I made a short while ago. The knitting magazine I buy came with a free purse clasp and a pattern to knit a purse so I gave it a go.

To be honest I was a bit daunted as there were stitches in there that I had never used before ( I followed the pattern for the green one), but I plodded on and after what seemed like an eternity it was finished.


A day or so after I finished this I received a parcel from lovely Alex, with this ditsy floral fabric which I though would be just perfect to line it with.


I got cracking hand sewing the purse together and I hand sewed the lining and attached it by hand to the woollen purse, then the fun started. This was the biggest pain in the ar*e to sew into the frame, I used about 8 different types of needles to try and find the right one for the job and when I did find it, after about half a side it snapped! I did persevere and got there in the end but it took me an age to sew this in and it was so difficult that my fingers were really sore for a while afterwards. Needless to say this will be my last one!



I had a little rummage for buttons to add to the front, and couldn’t find anything I was overjoyed with so I covered some small buttons in the lining fabric and added them instead. I am not 100% happy with them, and can see me changing them when I find what I want, but for now here is the purse, that made me sweat, swear and sore… never again!

~ ♥ Back Soon ♥ ~

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32 comments:

  1. ♥ emma bear forever ♥14 January 2011 at 13:16

    That's lovely Kandi. Well done on completing it, I think I would of hidden it behind the sofa and forgotten about it x

    Congratulations to crafting uk mum :0) x

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  2. Lucy in the Clouds14 January 2011 at 13:27

    Pffft, rubbish to not winning :(

    That purse is brilliant though! The buttons and lining really finish it off, I'm in awe of your knitting skillz! xx

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  3. Anonymous14 January 2011 at 13:31

    Brilliant purse! :) xx

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  4. char14 January 2011 at 13:33

    I love the purse! well done, it looks waay too complicated for me to even think about attempting!

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  5. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms14 January 2011 at 13:52

    I adore your purse. Well done! I'm with dinoprincesschar, it does look complicated.

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  6. LaaLaa14 January 2011 at 13:53

    Oh wow! That's a gorgeous purse honey! Very professional looking. I bet your proud as punch of it. xxx

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  7. verykerryberry14 January 2011 at 14:03

    Blood, sweat and tears but a great result!

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  8. Anonymous14 January 2011 at 14:07

    Congratulations to crafting UK mum & thanks for the chance to win Kandi. Your little purse is lovely. xx

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  9. Amanda Makes14 January 2011 at 14:43

    Wow Kandi, that's beeoootiful! You're a clever girl. xxx

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  10. Jacey14 January 2011 at 14:58

    Your purse looks great, well done for not giving up. xx

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  11. Yankee Valley Stitcher14 January 2011 at 15:03

    Your Purse is Darling!! Carry it proudly :)

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  12. Bethany14 January 2011 at 15:08

    Good for you for perservering!I've never used a sew-in frame (I use the kind you can glue or crimp, but they wouldn't be practical for a knit purse). Anyway, it's lovely :)

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  13. giddynici14 January 2011 at 15:19

    That purse is very cute, way prettier than the ones on the kit. Well done.

    Congrats to Crafting Mum UK.

    x

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  14. kim14 January 2011 at 16:03

    It's a lovely purse.......sometimes you need the patience of a saint to complete some of the knitting patterns out there......well done for perservering, it looks very professional.

    florrie x

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  15. Vix14 January 2011 at 16:04

    That is absolutely beautiful, I'm in love with it. The colour and the lining are such gorgeous choices. Well done Crafting Mum UK xxx

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  16. Serenata14 January 2011 at 16:16

    Oh that looks great. I've got that magazine and purse clasp as well. Think I must have a go at making it.

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  17. daisychain14 January 2011 at 16:44

    that purse is fantastic!

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  18. Alex14 January 2011 at 16:45

    Oh you've done so well with it - it looks so tricky to make! Your perseverance has definitely paid off.

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  19. Unknown14 January 2011 at 17:11

    WHOOOHOO TO THE WINNER!!!! And kandi, how clever are you to complete the purse - quite a few steps to go through - and you completed them beautifully xxx

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  20. VintageVicki14 January 2011 at 17:28

    Drat - I suppose 2 wins in one day would have been greedy ;)

    Love the purse - well worth turning the air blue ;)

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  21. ThePBFamily14 January 2011 at 18:37

    oh im soooooo pleased to win the book! thank you so much! your purse is lovely. i tried to make that one but unfortunatelt it diddnt look too good when id finished! thank you again]hales xx

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  22. Elise14 January 2011 at 19:02

    Aw thats really cute, kinda in awe that you could make a knitted purse look that good! The lining fabric is lovely with it :)

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  23. Dawn14 January 2011 at 20:03

    It is a very lovely purse and I quite fancied making one until I got to the bit about sewing on the frame!

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  24. Unknown14 January 2011 at 20:57

    Gorgeous purse! :) x

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  25. Jille14 January 2011 at 21:19

    Your purse is gorgeous!
    Jille x

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  26. Josie-Mary15 January 2011 at 07:08

    Lovely purse, well worth it :) x

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  27. Gilly Tee15 January 2011 at 08:11

    My MIL gave me this pattern, I think I might have a go at it as yours looks great.
    Gillx

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  28. Anonymous15 January 2011 at 16:29

    I know you said this is your last one but have you thought about opening an etsy shop with these, this one came out rather nicely! :P :)

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  29. bibbitybob15 January 2011 at 17:52

    Well done crafting uk mum, and well done Kandi - that purse is lovely!

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  30. Amy (Blighty Boutique)16 January 2011 at 17:50

    The purse is really pretty x

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  31. Coco Rose Diaries17 January 2011 at 13:51

    Oh my goodness......I am TOTALLY lusting after the purse, It is GORGEOUS!

    Have a super week!

    Vanessa x

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  32. PepPop21 January 2011 at 13:32

    What a stunning purse - love it. the lining is perfect but don't envy you sewing on the frame - sounds like a nightmare. Jaqui x

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