Tote and scissor/cosmetic bag

[calicopuzzle]

Here is a picture of my cosmetic bag. I made it after the pattern that Inka sent to me. This will be just right to fit into my tote that I made out of the same fabric. I will use it for my scissors and other sewing items. There is a picture of my tote bag that are made out of the same fabric also.

Another picture is a little more complicated to explain. It was a rainy day, and DH was out in his shop...trying to fix a pair of scissors for me. They wouldn't close right. Then he said he got carried away with what he was doing and decided to try to make a new set of handles for it out of wood. He said it was just a challenge......aren't they neat!! The scissors still doesn't work that well, but I think I have the only pair of hand made wooden handled scissors in the country....lol!

[live2quilttwo]

Awesome bags and thescissors are beautiful too. Too bad they don't work better. Maybe he can put the handles on a pair that works. They sure are unique. A creative couple !!

[Oasis]

Very very nice! Love the cosmetic bag pattern with the tulip. Colors are perfect. I like the large pocket on the outside of your bag also. I'm going to do one of those when I make a bag for myself.

Your DH did a great job on those handles!!!

[Cathy32078]

WOW! How gorgeous! And what a talented DH you have. Love your scissors. Your Tote, cosmetic/notions bag combo really is nice. You will be so envied wherever you carry them. Bring out the scissors and girl you better hang on. Maybe attach them to a ribbon and wear them around your neck? Tell DH he did great!

Love Ya Bunches

[DouceFleur1]

Calico, they're beautiful! I love the colors, flower's pattern & tote bag. You and your DH did a great job. Love the wooden handles!

Denise

[INKA]

Calico, your cosmetic bag is just beautiful! I love the purple tulip matching the fabric print! You are very inventive! I am so glad you liked this shape and have tried it!I am pretty sure you will be happy with the form and size of this bag - it is just right for the scissors and other sewing junk. And it opens comfortably without the zipper limitating you to dig among your stuff ... And I admire your DH for his ability to do magic with wood - he seems to be able to make anything of it!

[sadiedaisy1]

Your cosmetic & tote bags are so cute! You did a great job and I like you sewing theme fabric-hey if you have extra, sign up for the October charm swap-it's sewing theme fabrics. Your DH did a wonderful job with those scissors! Thanks for sharing.

[astitchintime]

Calico,
I love the bags and Sarah is right. The sewing theme charms would be darling made up into a set like this...........another project maybe!
I love the new handles on your scissors, DH did a great job! They are beautiful and will make you smile every time you look at them. Enjoy. Happy stitching!! Debi

[calicopuzzle]

Thanks for the nice compliments!! I told DH that I would give him a pair of working Fiskars scissors if he would be willing to do the project again....he just laughed. I think with guys, something like this is just a one-time project. lol

I like the curved cosmetic bag also, Inka. Thanks for the idea. I have an old plastic one that we take along when we travel for bathroom accessories and you are right....getting to the bottom of it is much simpler than a straight top on the bag.

The tote pattern is a variation of the free pattern on Marcus Brothers Textiles site.


http://www.marcusbrothers.com/makeit/pr ... index.html

[suzette58]

I love the scissors and your bags. How do the scissors feel in your hand?

Suzette58