One of my favourite projects from last year was this Bonjour Paris Tote, which I designed for Stitch Magazine. It has been published in the Spring 2012 issue. I love how it combines elements of patchwork, appliqué and embroidery. I even added a few sequins but they don’t show up too well in the photos.
My author copy of the magazine arrived this week. It is a lovely issue filled with 36 inspiring projects for spring. It features projects from some of my favourite designers: Ayumi Takahshi, Penny Layman, Malka Dubrawsky, Rachel Hauser, and many more.
It is no secret that Sarah and I love everything French! We were lucky enough to live in France for a year (close to Versailles), and I dream of when I can return. We have just started a Pinterest board of French Inspired Projects and will be adding more Parisian inspiration if you would like to check it out.
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shez says
whow Lisa your bag is fantastic,i also love french inspired items,well done.xx
Terriaw says
Cool tote bag! I can see why this is one of your favorites. I love all the details and the wonderful spring-like colors. Congrats on getting the pattern published! I would love to visit Paris someday, so I’m off to check out your Pinterest board.
nest full of eggs says
I can’t wait to buy a copy of that issue 🙂
Patchwork and Play says
Loving the bag! I must try to get a copy of that Stitches mag!
Sharon - Lilabelle Lane says
I love your bag. Hiding this post from my 9 y.o. for the time being as she loves everything french and I need to clear some items off my to-do list!
thea says
Your bag it great! My daughter would love it.
suzitee says
This is such a pretty project. Congratulations on another publication 🙂
Kate says
What a lovely tote!!
Simone de Klerk says
The bag says: take me to Paris!
Beautiful, Lisa and how wonderful that you lived near Versailles!
diane says
love the bag. Congrats on the publication.
Talin's Corner says
Love your bag/tote. It is just beautiful.
Динара says
Супер красивая…
Patsy says
I love your Paris bag. When will this issue of Stitch magazine be available? I really want to make this adorable bag.
Chez Vies says
beautiful bag…I love the applique and the embroidery:)..:)
J.P.A.U.T. says
Très joli !
Bonjour from Paris !
Val – from France
Cheiro de Vanilla says
Thanks for the inspiration, I just posted a tote inpired on yours, thanks again.
Wanilza
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