Boomerang Beat Bag…

August 19, 2008 34 Comments by Kirsty

This bag was made as a long overdue birthday gift for a very special friend. She’s been waiting patiently & I’m finally ready to gift it.

You might remember the fabric. Selvedge notes: Robert Kaufman(?) Screen Print 3855 Boomerang Beat. One of my best op shop finds ever!

All components of this bag were purchased from various op shops. The embroidery floss came from my stash.

I know I’ve banged on before about how much pleasure this sort of crafting gives me, but honestly it’s true.

I really want to keep this for myself – she’s going to have a fight on her hands.

PS: Yesterday’s post was supposed to say that my gorgeous sister made an entire pillowcase wardrobe for her sweet as anything little girl. I was also going to say how proud I was of her & how thrilled I was to have given her a hand…

Sorry about the total abandonment of the post…sometimes the heart wins.

Edited to add:

A few people asked about the how. I’m really sorry but I’m not ready to share my process. It’s very much a work in progress & a pretty organic sort of construction. There’s no pattern cut. I just get all the materials together & go for it. Maybe one day, but not yet. I hope that’s OK.

The original was inspired by a bag made entirely of leather strapping by Danny Seo (which I’ve tried to find via Google & can’t), as well as these tooled leather bags which my mum had in the 70s.

I will leave you with a quote from my hero found via his interview with Victoria Everman.

“The simple truth is that I think of what I want, then use what I’ve got on hand to make it”.
Justin “Scrappers” Morrison

I’ve thought about this daily since I read the interview.

Elsie found the Danny Seo bag. Thank you Elsie.

34 Comments

fi
1367 days ago

love the bag ,it’s great to make something complelty from opshopped goodies.And you neice is so cute:)

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thornberry
1367 days ago

That bag is perfect Kirsty! Wow, you are the queen of bags. What fantastic fabric, and how did you do the leather base? Did you make the bag then sew the leather strap over it? This bag is inspirational – I love it. Maybe I can fight you and your friend for it …

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Cindy
1367 days ago

That is so cool, I love it. I am with thornberry I would love to know how you put it together.

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///
1367 days ago

I LOVE IT!

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Pip
1367 days ago

Oh My gosh. That is the best one yet! You really do underestimate how clever you are. You are more then clever. You are super dooper clever. Bloody good job.

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Linda
1367 days ago

OMG this bag is so incredibly gorgeous! The fabric the style everything! Yes how did you do the leather strap????? I adore that fabric what an incredible find!

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Lexi:: PottyMouthMama
1367 days ago

WOW!!! That bag is fantastic. Maybe you could time-share it. It’s beautiful – amazing!

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mayaluna
1367 days ago

I’m with the crowd…please share how you constructed this gorgeous bag!!! I’m so glad you filled us in on yesterday’s post. Could thee be a sweeter babe? I’m a pillow case lover, myself…these are spectacular! Applause for your sister!

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CurlyPops
1367 days ago

Love that bag! No wonder you’re having problems gifting it to someone else….

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A Spoonful Of Sugar
1367 days ago

Amazing bag – love everything about it – the fabric, the leather edging, the buttons – just gorgeous!!

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Liesl
1367 days ago

What a beautiful bag. And I’ve just read what an amazing bargain the fabric was. I’m in awe now of your op shopping, bag making … and your crochet!

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boobook
1367 days ago

the best Bag ever!!!
You are super good!

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JustJess
1367 days ago

Unanimous Kirsty! Best bag ever, we all want one and we want to know how you did it! You are super amazingly talented!

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62cherry
1367 days ago

ive got my fists ready to fight ya…

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hoBBies
1367 days ago

beautifulll

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Sherrin
1367 days ago

wow, what an ace bag! I love it!!

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Kerry
1367 days ago

I love that bag! I love the fabric print too! WOW! Great job!

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Jenny
1367 days ago

What a lucky friend!Great bag.

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Pam
1367 days ago

Talented! I know heaps of people that would just love that bag!

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Jason
1366 days ago

That bag looks like it came from a store. Well done!

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Lauren
1366 days ago

I love it…wow! Well Done!

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Hana
1366 days ago

Your friend must be very special. That bag is fabulous! It will be hard to part with such a groovy bag.

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hila
1366 days ago

What a lovely post – and a lovely bag

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MildlyCrafty
1366 days ago

That looks amazing. How did you attach the leather to the bag?

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Kirsty
1366 days ago

Thank you all so much for your fabulous comments. I so appreciate each & every one. I've edited the post if you're interested in finding out a little more.

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Pip
1366 days ago

Good on you Kirst. Good on you.

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Letty
1366 days ago

Hi, WOW what a fantastic bag !! I would also like to know about the leather strap, it is gorgeous!

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mayaluna
1366 days ago

Just reread after the edit…love the links and now I have a new hero, too! That quote of “Scrappers” is my motto most of the time. As far as your beautiful bag…I love that it was an organic process…wonderful work!

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Laura Jane
1366 days ago

Di-vine bag, girl. Just Di-vine.

Drool.

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GrannyBoo
1365 days ago

that link will likely break – but basically the dannyseo.typepad.com/my_weblog , then the date is October 27,2006. He notes that it would take about $5000 for him to attempt another bag like this
Elsie

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paintergirl
1365 days ago

holy bananas batgirl! that is freaking sweet-as! ladyfriend, you rock. you are super original, super clever and very styling. that’s the truth.

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Claire
1365 days ago

Absolutely fantastic! You are a talented gal.

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sosser
1362 days ago

that bag is gorgeous!! and that quote… so good. words to live by for sure

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Drewzel
1361 days ago

Just catching up on blog reading…Kirst, the bag is perfect! You continue to amaze me with your fab crafty talents!! So good!

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