tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103953637421884770.post6701733497660613599..comments2024-03-28T20:03:46.394+11:00Comments on laughing purple goldfish designs: anatomy of a rag baglaughing purple goldfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13416310131864970028noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103953637421884770.post-88045948151785925352022-10-28T06:33:09.015+11:002022-10-28T06:33:09.015+11:00Thanks for the instructions for this bag. The only...Thanks for the instructions for this bag. The only thing I am worried about, is that it will be to heavy bag. no?<br />Your bag looks lovely and I love the style.Irit Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09822275057966081620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103953637421884770.post-35597139007922551562014-07-10T14:19:39.871+10:002014-07-10T14:19:39.871+10:00I have a question. Do you have to use tee shirts o...I have a question. Do you have to use tee shirts or pillowcasesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16045283386613384115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103953637421884770.post-73839596680166119352012-06-24T09:22:05.594+10:002012-06-24T09:22:05.594+10:00How clever. I have made the crotched rugs and love...How clever. I have made the crotched rugs and love those. Your purseis awesome. I am heading to my sewiing area to find a hook.oceanloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07477064884570513526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103953637421884770.post-72085958881715362702012-01-26T21:48:17.280+11:002012-01-26T21:48:17.280+11:00hey Paula PLP...
sounds like you had fun with the...hey Paula PLP...<br /><br />sounds like you had fun with the bag!<br /><br />it can be really messy work, but once it is finished, the rags have already done most of their shedding - so you shouldn't have any further issues with that<br /><br />the bag will have a shaggy look to it - but that's part of the charm, in my opinion!<br /><br />I've made these bags in all sorts of materialslaughing purple goldfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416310131864970028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103953637421884770.post-75884101287723767392012-01-26T15:52:59.270+11:002012-01-26T15:52:59.270+11:00Everyone I did get the right size needle after all...Everyone I did get the right size needle after all. My husband surprised me. Also a piece of advice don't use cotton material to make the bag because it becomes stringy on the sides and it comes unruffled, but once you get past that it looks great. Also I am getting ready to make another one. Just don't know what kind of material I will use. Someone suggested Polyester or Nylon (not sure Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103953637421884770.post-49434434283832586942011-12-22T17:02:13.257+11:002011-12-22T17:02:13.257+11:00Hi I have just finished the base of one bag and we...Hi I have just finished the base of one bag and well impressed - now trying to decide how to do the handles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103953637421884770.post-71888248453826621812011-12-06T10:51:55.885+11:002011-12-06T10:51:55.885+11:00PLP... good luck with the bag!!!
you can use a sm...PLP... good luck with the bag!!!<br /><br />you can use a smaller hook if you like, just be sure to keep a loose tension... the fabric doesn't have the same stretch as yarn, and you will make life very hard for yourself if you work too tightly<br /><br />also, if using a smaller hook, you could try narrower strips of fabric<br /><br />three options for joining... either tie a simple knot (laughing purple goldfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416310131864970028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103953637421884770.post-25352665532252272332011-12-06T10:16:33.540+11:002011-12-06T10:16:33.540+11:00Ok problem would appreciate anyone's help in t...Ok problem would appreciate anyone's help in this. First don't have a size 8 crochet needle. Has anyone used a diiferent size to make this pattern like a I, J, K. My husband suggested that I finish cutting the material, than so to the store and get an size 8 tomorrow and start it tomorrow. Also how do you tie the material together. Do you do it the same way as yarn. Would appreciate any Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103953637421884770.post-31991487523377593992011-12-06T09:42:50.684+11:002011-12-06T09:42:50.684+11:00Wish me luch on making this. This is the first tim...Wish me luch on making this. This is the first time I have ever crocheted using material. So wish me luck, Also I am using scrap material, but making the bottom in black and the sides in different color scrap material. Everyone wish me luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103953637421884770.post-46983901114844534962011-08-25T09:56:25.631+10:002011-08-25T09:56:25.631+10:00I am going to need to buy some material to make a ...I am going to need to buy some material to make a bag. About how many yards would you estimate would be needed to make this bag?CRUDErudeTATTOOEDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291347151328962675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103953637421884770.post-26630459008650645772011-07-05T13:54:31.211+10:002011-07-05T13:54:31.211+10:00Oh what a BEAUTIFUL bag!!! I just started followin...Oh what a BEAUTIFUL bag!!! I just started following your blog and have to say this bag is what done it for me!! LOVE YOUR WORK!! This is definitely on top of my must have pile!! A friend of mine bought a bag like this and paid WAAAAY TO MUCH FOR IT and it's not nearly this nice! Great job!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04545218011758075385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103953637421884770.post-74745232228492879842010-03-08T01:33:05.581+11:002010-03-08T01:33:05.581+11:00Bellissima borsa molto originale, il tutorial è fa...Bellissima borsa molto originale, il tutorial è fatto molto bene ed è facile anche per me che parlo poco inglese- GRAZIE MILLE<br />Patrizia 58Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103953637421884770.post-13248427695768530062010-02-23T16:50:12.727+11:002010-02-23T16:50:12.727+11:00I love your bag. I wanted to make one with strips ...I love your bag. I wanted to make one with strips of plastic grocery bags, because they will be charging for them soon. I knew what I wanted, but couldn't seem to start. Your tutorial was perfect. I sat down and have my "recycled grocery bag" about half finished. Great website and tutorials!Crafty Ladynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103953637421884770.post-27011452098374367932009-04-29T13:07:00.000+10:002009-04-29T13:07:00.000+10:00you're welcome... thanks for stoppin to commentyou're welcome... thanks for stoppin to commentlaughing purple goldfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416310131864970028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103953637421884770.post-61882156594326672402009-04-25T08:57:00.000+10:002009-04-25T08:57:00.000+10:00I love your site!!!! I especially love that you r...I love your site!!!! I especially love that you recycle so many items. I've shared your site with my sister in Florida, and we are both totally addicted. So many projects..... so little time! Thank you! SandraUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13204388626599074312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103953637421884770.post-20490535356575388052008-09-01T14:49:00.000+10:002008-09-01T14:49:00.000+10:00thanks cristina :)thanks cristina :)laughing purple goldfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416310131864970028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103953637421884770.post-52405991020030697492008-08-31T23:45:00.000+10:002008-08-31T23:45:00.000+10:00Sharon, yet another gorgeous bag. I loved the tut...Sharon, yet another gorgeous bag. I loved the tute. I love all your tutes !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103953637421884770.post-2438671757614937012008-08-29T11:28:00.000+10:002008-08-29T11:28:00.000+10:00thanks wendy - I think the 'decorating' at the end...thanks wendy - I think the 'decorating' at the end is the fun partlaughing purple goldfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416310131864970028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103953637421884770.post-4472173206653279042008-08-29T06:40:00.000+10:002008-08-29T06:40:00.000+10:00Great tutorial. And I agree that the trims you ha...Great tutorial. And I agree that the trims you have added - accenting colours etc- make it a very attractive bag.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14301024759316870109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103953637421884770.post-91092365554815632142008-08-28T17:27:00.000+10:002008-08-28T17:27:00.000+10:00thanks cat - I agree, it really is the finishing t...thanks cat - I agree, it really is the finishing touches which make or break a projectlaughing purple goldfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416310131864970028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6103953637421884770.post-60317117333762934002008-08-28T17:03:00.000+10:002008-08-28T17:03:00.000+10:00At the bag body and picot stage, the bag is lookin...At the bag body and picot stage, the bag is looking quite ordinary, but once you complete the other steps, the beauty of the bag is revealed. Well done, another fine bag.Cats-Rockin-Crochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765682334036228787noreply@blogger.com