Over the past week, I have been busy making cute little drawstring bags in preparation for my Bucks Open Studios event.  For those who don’t know, Bucks Open Studios is the largest visual arts event in Buckinghamshire.  It takes place in June each year and allows members of the public to visit local artists to learn more about their work and the artistic processes involved.  I will be exhibiting my work at St Nicholas Church in Kingsey along with seven other artists.  We’d love to see you if you fancy an interesting day out.

To whet your appetite, here are a couple of the bags that you’ll see on my display.  Each bag is approximately 10 inches high by 7 inches wide  and is made from Jeni Baker’s fabulous pattern available at Incolororder.com  Jeni calls it the Everything bag and it really is suitable for everything.  Her little bag makes a great re-usable present wrapping, or a fabulous gift in its own right.

Lined drawstring bag in Mori Girls fabric

I love the little houses and apples on this one.  Fill it with a pretty tea towel, specialty coffee and homemade biscuits to make a great housewarming gift for someone moving into a new home.

Lined drawstring bag in Fablewood fabric

This is one of my favourites.  Just love those little leaping foxes.  Add a baby-gro, a copy of Peter Rabbit and some dribble bibs (Hot Chop Threads makes some fabulous ones) and you have a great gender-neutral baby gift.  The little bag will get so much use later as it is perfect for carrying toys or a change of clothes.

Lined drawstring bag in Heather Ross fabric

Don’t you just love those sweet little knitting bees?  Pop a couple of balls of yarn and some knitting needles in this bag to make a lovely gift for a crafty friend.

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