old bag, for free!
but a nice old bag : )
see!
But do you remember it? It was a whole year ago, that my little bag made it appearance into the world in the first copy of SewHip!!
At the time I was so excited about the whole thing I could have burst, now, well it seems like a long long time ago, and for I also only got the bag back a few months ago.
So what now for the bag? Well to start with from next Monday you will be able to download the pattern as a PDF from here, for free!
And, I’m going to be giving away the little bag (with some extra goodies of course) to someone who leaves a comment on this post! I hope it’s a nice giveaway, and I’m sure it will go to a good home, so please leave a comment and you may be the lucky winner!
(to count, it must be on this post, and before midnight BST on Sunday 4th October)
one other thing, if you are not already overwhelmed : ) Last night I listed some more pouches in my shop,
I put up eight of them, please have a look, and who never know, might buy one!
Thanks, and good luck on winning the bag!!!
karren
30th September 2009 @ 8:25 pm
I really hope I win the bag, im so desperately in need of a ray of sunshine at the moment xxxx
Debbie
30th September 2009 @ 8:29 pm
pick me pick me
Jennifer
30th September 2009 @ 8:30 pm
I wish I could get copies of Sew Hip here, but alas I cannot.
But, maybe I’ll win your precious little bag.
*crosses fingers*
Love the little pouches, BTW. I’m going to keep an eye out for a couple that compliment my Raspberry tote and knitting bags I have.
Orsolya
30th September 2009 @ 8:42 pm
Nice little bag, I like the apples and little ladybugs very much. Hoping to win it!
And the little pouches are simply adorable.
Sandra Cassidy
30th September 2009 @ 8:53 pm
Love this bag, so colourful and bright.
Such a lovely blog and wonderful creations – keep it up. xx
Nikki
30th September 2009 @ 8:58 pm
I absolutely adore your lovely bag! What a beautiful design and fantastic choice of colour and material! And if chosen, I promise to give it a warm and loving home 🙂 Thanks kindly – nikki xo
Claire Hurd Design
30th September 2009 @ 9:22 pm
Hi Raspberry! I would love to be entered in to your giveaway – that is such a cute bag. Am enjoying seeing all of your new items in your shop, they are looking great.
Claire x
Gemma
30th September 2009 @ 9:36 pm
I remember! Terribly exciting! And to own one myself well that would be close to be that exciting!
Sam
30th September 2009 @ 9:40 pm
oooh yes please! love the old bag and the pouches are really sweet too!
Mercedes
30th September 2009 @ 10:12 pm
I want it!!!
I adore your work…pick me please.
Hehehehe…a lot of hugs from Chile!!!
John Bloor
30th September 2009 @ 10:29 pm
I already have an old bag!
Heidi
30th September 2009 @ 10:38 pm
Oh I would love to win that happy, sunny bag. I look forward to the PDF to make my own too (though I dont have the sweet apple and linen fabrics). Your new pouches are adorable.
amelie
30th September 2009 @ 10:49 pm
Hi! I remember this bag VERY well : i made one of my own than;ks to your pattern in sew hip (if my memory is good, you commented on it…) Of course, i’d love it if you picked me. Ok, i know international shipping is expansive. But i’d be thrilled.
Ps: reading your post, i thought: ok i have to ask for the 2 obi belts i sent and which were featured in Sew hip in the summer. And i might have a giveaway too once i get my hands on the belts ;o)
Karen
30th September 2009 @ 10:51 pm
Writing this with my eyes shut and making a wish…
sue
30th September 2009 @ 11:13 pm
ooh, i’d love to enter too, hope i’m not too late.
Colette
30th September 2009 @ 11:40 pm
I really enjoy your blog, Thank you.
Colette xx
aimee
30th September 2009 @ 11:42 pm
ooh – so lovely! I just adore your pouches. You’ve inspired me to start wet felting!
Colette
30th September 2009 @ 11:42 pm
Whoops!! I too would like to enter your give way please.
Janet
1st October 2009 @ 12:02 am
I remember being so excited to get the first copy of Sew Hip! and look for the etsy people I knew in it. It’s still exciting seeing someone featured that I knew from the forums (back when I spent my life there!)
Krista
1st October 2009 @ 1:26 am
Such a lovely bag! I’d love to win. Gotta go check out those little pouches – too cute!
Amanda
1st October 2009 @ 6:16 am
One old bag(me) in need of another (new)old bag(yours)!
Debbie
1st October 2009 @ 8:10 am
I remember such a sweet little bag, would love to win.:-) Debs ( dinkydaisy)
ahama
1st October 2009 @ 9:56 am
Nice, lovely bag, I would like to get it 🙂
Jeanette Davis
1st October 2009 @ 10:46 am
John…… I hope your better half gets you for that comment!!! ;o)
Wibke Türk
1st October 2009 @ 11:17 am
I love your work. The bag is so beautiful.
Would love to win…
Wibke
Haptree
1st October 2009 @ 11:22 am
Hi,
This is a great giveaway – Count me in!
As requested in your email I have added it to my Giveaway HQ!
http://haptreeandme.blogspot.com/2009/09/giveaway-hq-submit-your-giveaways-here.html and I will send out a tweet or two to let people know :o)
cupcakesandbiscuits
1st October 2009 @ 11:35 am
A lady can never have enough bags especially ones made by the very talented Alice, so please count me in!!
Ali
helena
1st October 2009 @ 12:07 pm
would be delighted to win this little bag
Jo B
1st October 2009 @ 1:27 pm
That bag is utterly adorable and I would care for it and know it would care for me and my bag must haves.
Please add me.
The pouches are lovely, I like the green one.
Julia
1st October 2009 @ 1:35 pm
Oh, I’m very nearly an old bag (very soon be4 0!) and would love a new bag to show I’m still “sew hip!” I’m really inspired by all your work and love your new photos on the fence a great choice for your nature inspired designs!
Keeping my fingers crossed : )
Julia
Lindsey
1st October 2009 @ 2:42 pm
Hi Alice
I love this sweet little bag!, I bought a blue linen ‘waves’ bag from you about 2 years ago now , it has had a busy but very happy life so I will be very sad when it finally gives up the ghost!.
I love visiting your blog, you are on my daily visit list. Keep up the good work
Lindsey x
Lynsey
1st October 2009 @ 2:50 pm
That pouch is a beautiful colour and yes I would love to win the bag – even though I have won goodies from you in the past 🙂
Em
1st October 2009 @ 2:56 pm
What a pretty ray of sunshine, with autumn setting in this would help brighten my day!
and your right if that wasn’t impressive enough your etsy shop and stock is wonderful. I love your style of applique.
As your hampshire based do you attend the rockbourne fair?
Jill
1st October 2009 @ 3:16 pm
Cheeky husband comment!! I love this bag, in fact I love all of your bags.
Donna Branaugh
1st October 2009 @ 3:40 pm
Of course I remember that bag, how could we forget? Your work is so inspiring, if only I had your eye for design………..
Jmillie
1st October 2009 @ 5:19 pm
I think this little poem from Jane Austin befits this bag!
This Little Bag
This little bag I hope will prove
To be not vainly made–
For, if you should a needle want
It will afford you aid.
And as we are about to part
T’will serve another end,
For when you look upon the Bag
You’ll recollect your friend
Jane Austen
Jmillie
the fancy lady
1st October 2009 @ 5:19 pm
oo id love to enter what a great bag i love the colors
sue burton
1st October 2009 @ 5:45 pm
I actually started buying SewHip after reading about it on your blog! Could say I’m a fan as checking it out each day to see if there’s any new news is my favourite task avoidance ploy when I’m supposed to be sitting at the computer working!!!
Keep up the great work….
wombat
1st October 2009 @ 5:54 pm
I’m the original “old bag”. As an ‘antique’ mountain bike racer, and a feminine one at that, being 54 means being my racing-mates MOTHER’s age. Last race completed: crossing USA (4200 miles, over 59 days…called the 42bike ride) this summer.
There were no prizes of course since it was actually not supposed to be a race, even though every day it devolved into one.
My reward for being their mom’s age would be sporting a purse that their girlfriend (it was mostly young cute 25 year old men who took part in the 42ride) would kill for.
But only if YOU think so, raspberry fairy!
jacquiephelan.com
cyclist, and genuine old bag
monique
1st October 2009 @ 6:27 pm
oh your giveaway is really lovely. i wish i can win this bag. 🙂 check out my blog, i too am having a giveaway !
noella k
1st October 2009 @ 8:49 pm
oh myy gooodness.. adorable bag! love it.. i really like getting surprise goodies in the mail
make my wish come true 😛
Lyn
1st October 2009 @ 9:43 pm
Oh 41 posts! i’m always late!!!!!
I’d love to give the old bag a new home! I could never sew one as nice.
Love
Ly
xxx
Joanna
2nd October 2009 @ 6:27 am
How cute! I love apples!
Julie
2nd October 2009 @ 9:28 am
Fun and fruity! A great way to “bag” my five-a-day!!
Julia
2nd October 2009 @ 10:10 am
It must have been exciting see your bag in print like that. I remember it well. I love those new pouches you’re making. You ‘motif’ button look great as a side tab and the applique style you have really looks fantastic on that smaller ‘frame’ size or however you describe it.. Gorgeous.
Rachel
2nd October 2009 @ 4:11 pm
Very much looking forward to the pdf, but it would be great to have the ‘orginal’ to refer to as well! Lovely stuff as always.
Marion
2nd October 2009 @ 4:35 pm
After reading about your bag on your blog I rushed out to buy Sew Hip so I could have your pattern, but the original is really special.
I love reading your blog and seeing all your designs, you are so talented, thank you for sharing it with us.
mariarrosa
2nd October 2009 @ 6:50 pm
I have that copy of sew hip! it will be so nice to have that bag.
Thank you very much for the idea and for the giveaway.
dougal
2nd October 2009 @ 10:29 pm
Super blog and beautiful bags! Long may they both continue!
Lucy
2nd October 2009 @ 11:01 pm
That is a really beautiful abg and i’m sure it would look lovely on my arm…. xx
Annie
2nd October 2009 @ 11:17 pm
Wow, such beautiful creations! Please enter me in your giveaway (:
andrea
3rd October 2009 @ 7:39 am
What a fresh little beauty. Please add me in.
Helen
3rd October 2009 @ 3:46 pm
I love your bags and catching up on your blog. I think it would be perfect to add colour to any grey day.
kathy m
3rd October 2009 @ 4:45 pm
I love bags, I love apples, apples and bags together I love even better
Amanda E
3rd October 2009 @ 5:57 pm
What an adorable bag … I know my daughter would be fighting me over it 🙂 Please add my name into the draw. Your blog is an inspiration indeed!
Justine
4th October 2009 @ 9:31 am
Lovely, lovely!
If a new bag came into this household because I had been lucky enough to win it, hubby couldn’t complain could he???
Liz
4th October 2009 @ 9:57 am
Love the blog. Love the bag. Love to win the giveaway.
Marie
4th October 2009 @ 3:47 pm
Oh I just love this bag! And I’m sure I could give it a good home!
Keeping my fingers and everything else crossed! If I don’t win the giveaway I will definitely have to download the pattern and have a go at making my own. It’s time I gave my sewing machine a good dusting down and put it into action.
sherie buck
4th October 2009 @ 5:24 pm
Just a lovely bag
Angel Jem
4th October 2009 @ 5:25 pm
Love the bag! Thanks for the link to the pattern… my daughter will have me making them for every costume hse has!
Nicola A
4th October 2009 @ 8:06 pm
Absoultely beautiful items, I’d be honored to win one!
I LOVE the new items too. Many thanks for this competition.
Nicola x
Nadja
4th October 2009 @ 9:48 pm
i LOVE that bag :D.
Would really want to win it <3
ClaireP
5th October 2009 @ 8:43 pm
my gosh, has it really been a year already?!
I’d love to be in with a chance of winning your loely little bag!
CS Lau
12th October 2009 @ 5:35 am
Really a very very beatiful bag!!