Monday 25 January 2010

Spots 'n stripes bag SOLD



This bag was knitted using multiple threads of yarn - very light blue/grey, navy, purple and aqua - and some of this was a good haul of yarn from a charity shop which I'm just starting to work my way through.



The bag was knitted by hand and then felted in the washing machine - theres a post on how to do this here, which also has a link to the website where I got the pattern for this bag.

There are 2 little pockets on the outside, one on each end - knitted and felted as part of the bag, and suitable for a mobile phone, or tickets or... other little things...


The bag is finished by hand and lined with vintage fabric and there are 2 internal pockets in the lining.


Here the bag is turned inside out to show the lining and pockets:


The bag is finished and closes with a vintage button.


The measurements are: about 13.5inches/34cm across, measured flat, and 11 inches/28cm from the top edge to the base. The base is 10 inches/25.5cm by 4 inches/10cm.

The handles are 34inches / 86.5 cm long.



Felting is a very ancient textile technique - though far easier and quicker in a washing machine than by hand - and its very tough. This bag should last and last and cope with wear and tear, and its washable by hand, or sponge-able, or could go into a gentle, cool machine wash.



The auction begins at 9am on Monday 25th January, and will end at 9pm on Sunday 31st January, New York time. The highest bidder at that time will win.

Bids start at $35 please.

Postage would be: UK - $3.45 (1st class); Europe - $5 airmail; Worldwide outside Europe - $8.50 airmail, $4.90 surface mail.
Airmail should arrive worldwide from the UK in 3-5 days, surface mail can take from 6 weeks, though is sometimes quicker.

To bid on this item, please click on “PLACE YOUR BID” at the end of this post. Please bid in US dollars $ - there is a currency converter to the right-hand side of this description, you might need to scroll down a little.

You don’t have to be a blogger to bid and you don't need a password or log-in. There are more instructions on bidding and payment to the right-hand side of this post where you will also find a time-zone converter.

We also welcome comments in the "Place your bid" box, even if you don't want to bid!

If you are the winning bidder on this item, please email us after the auction ends at made4aid@yahoo.co.uk - or, leave your email address in the comments/bidding section.
We will then contact you about payment and mailing.
Please click here for our terms and conditions, and returns information.
And if you have any queries, email us (as above) or leave your question in the comments.

3 comments:

  1. Its such a lovely bag I can't resist! $35 Dizzy

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  2. hi Dizzy, another one for you! I'll email you...
    x

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