tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387396222867782561.post6453621078539985338..comments2023-03-24T12:52:21.460+00:00Comments on Gertie's makes and bakes: A bag of scrapsGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05224392726925128089noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387396222867782561.post-8453582487816110142013-03-29T10:16:49.999+00:002013-03-29T10:16:49.999+00:00Lovely bagLovely bagHandbags by Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16726735696483826476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387396222867782561.post-30801750417193644072013-03-27T17:26:28.145+00:002013-03-27T17:26:28.145+00:00Love the bag, lots of work in that one! Sounds lik...Love the bag, lots of work in that one! Sounds like your mum was given a perfect send-off. Hold on to the memories, they will always be with you :)Fiddly Fingershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10336807917360708621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387396222867782561.post-89599458254888163102013-03-26T20:57:28.557+00:002013-03-26T20:57:28.557+00:00The bag you have made in the different blue shades...The bag you have made in the different blue shades looks perfect. The patchwork blends well too. Hope you find some consolation in your sewing. It's a bittersweet time sorting through a loved ones belongings and possessions.<br />Wendy x AliceAndFlorencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374797429241347425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387396222867782561.post-29805956590168011832013-03-26T07:59:21.987+00:002013-03-26T07:59:21.987+00:00What a gorgeous bag! I love the stars flap :-) I c...What a gorgeous bag! I love the stars flap :-) I cannot imagine how upsetting the process must be for you & your sister - I hope you are able to enjoy some of the memories your Mum's house must throw up. Take care, Simmi xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01386923257336332769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387396222867782561.post-42651533175135205832013-03-25T18:09:05.791+00:002013-03-25T18:09:05.791+00:00I'm sure you did what is best for your mum'...I'm sure you did what is best for your mum's belongings. It is a hard job. I like the blues in the patchwork, you've done a good job.Highland Monkey'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03288377600742888550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387396222867782561.post-77842587228232136782013-03-25T16:37:19.744+00:002013-03-25T16:37:19.744+00:00Flap A is wonderful - great colours and patterns!
...Flap A is wonderful - great colours and patterns!<br />My husband and I found it difficult to "clear out" his parents house after his mother died 9 years ago - so we bought the house!Natalie Joneshttp://lovenatalieuk.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387396222867782561.post-77762240557408047342013-03-25T15:16:10.136+00:002013-03-25T15:16:10.136+00:00It does feel bad having to clear out someone's...It does feel bad having to clear out someone's home when they've passed away, especially when it's close family. Love how you've done the patchwork, especially the different patterns on flap A.Stephen @ Soy of the Northhttp://www.soyblog.soyofthenorth.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387396222867782561.post-4722703385593359152013-03-25T12:58:01.336+00:002013-03-25T12:58:01.336+00:00Very difficult to clear out someone's home lik...Very difficult to clear out someone's home like that - I remember helping clear my granny's and it was horrid! But I love the memory quilt idea, and this bag is beautiful :-)Lewislovelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04024826320732493796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387396222867782561.post-23705768842092428972013-03-25T10:35:14.520+00:002013-03-25T10:35:14.520+00:00Those stars from flap A are very eye catching and ...Those stars from flap A are very eye catching and unusual. A lovely bag. I really admire your thriftiness. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387396222867782561.post-19347765376096077832013-03-25T07:09:14.110+00:002013-03-25T07:09:14.110+00:00Glad your mam's send-off went well. Very diffi...Glad your mam's send-off went well. Very difficult and sad going through our parents belongings, so many reminders of good times spent together. Your bag looks lovely, the fabric is gorgeous. Hope you have a good week.Christmas Pie Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15535917693583199463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387396222867782561.post-3807726882494085652013-03-24T22:52:02.779+00:002013-03-24T22:52:02.779+00:00Love all those blues on your bag.Love all those blues on your bag.Ginx Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07568871409793988717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387396222867782561.post-1395762189954946912013-03-24T21:53:21.336+00:002013-03-24T21:53:21.336+00:00A funeral is not only a time to say goodbye it is ...A funeral is not only a time to say goodbye it is also a time to celebrate a life, family funerals often have laughter as a way of remembering the good times, it's not an easy time but I'm glad everything went as it was planned. The memory quilt is a great idea.<br />The bag is lovely, I like the blues, it's a great way to use up bits of everything.<br /><br />Jan xJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17336961340492919983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387396222867782561.post-39334005213999810202013-03-24T21:16:51.199+00:002013-03-24T21:16:51.199+00:00Flap A is great! I like this kind of patchwork an...Flap A is great! I like this kind of patchwork and have been reading how to make different shapes instead of just ordinary squares as I like the patterns, just like your bag. Ali - Patchwork Fairyhttp://www.patchworkfairy.comnoreply@blogger.com