I actually had time to do a little craft project this weekend! My grand-daughter's turning four in a few weeks and I wanted to make her something special. This tiny bag was the result of some borrowed Zakka influence. It's a scant five inches tall (not counting the handles). Sorry, no pattern to offer or point you too. Just "winged" it. I'm trying to figure out what to make to put inside this. Any ideas? I'm feeling the itch to stitch.
Bird pattern is part of the new free-with-purchase bonus designs for August (2008) up on my PatternBee website.
It's precious! She'll love it!
And as for what to tuck inside, how about some sewing cards for her to play with?
Candy always works too!
Posted by: Wonders Never Cease | August 04, 2008 at 05:09 PM
~So adorable! You make the sweetest things!! Glad you're having a FUN summer!!~ Mandy
Posted by: Amanda | August 04, 2008 at 05:45 PM
That's so precious and sweet! Birdie themes are always the best! :)
Posted by: Christy | August 04, 2008 at 05:57 PM
How about a stuffed little birdie inside or a flower key ring on a ribbon attached inside? Lovely bag.
Posted by: Debbs | August 04, 2008 at 06:02 PM
how very sweet. you could make these for inside...any girl would love them made in a heart shaped muffin tin!
http://craftydaisies.com/2007/07/26/crayon-nibbles
Posted by: Amy | August 04, 2008 at 06:03 PM
tooooo cute! how 'bout finger puppets of baby birds for your grandaughter to play with.
Posted by: justjody | August 04, 2008 at 06:28 PM
What a precious bag. I love everything about it!
Posted by: Carla | August 04, 2008 at 07:20 PM
Very sweet little bag! A crayon roll would probably fit inside just perfectly...or some fancy little accessories, like beaded jewelry or hair barrettes.
Posted by: Holly | August 04, 2008 at 08:45 PM
does she have a doll? you could make a picnic blanket for a tea party?
Posted by: hazeljoy | August 05, 2008 at 01:04 AM
How bout putting some school supplies? Crayons, colored pencils, erasers. They are so cheap right now at the stores. love the bag!
Posted by: niki m | August 05, 2008 at 01:50 AM
Cute! As for contents, if your granddaughter is anything like my niece, a handful of lip balm would be a treat! Hit the dollar store for a couple of 3-packs. Oh, could my niece go through the lip balm!
Posted by: Mel | August 05, 2008 at 06:26 AM
I think little stuffies inside - 2D bird, flower, etc.
Great bag.
Posted by: sassypriscilla | August 05, 2008 at 08:12 AM
Too cute, she'll adore it!! <3
Posted by: Bean Paulson | August 05, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Oh, what delight! That little bag with the birdie is adorable! She must have loved it and her mom too!
~Emily
Posted by: Ravenhill | August 05, 2008 at 12:56 PM
I love everyones suggestions; so cute. What about chalk? For doing outside sidewalk drawing? Our kids used to love that. Or maybe even paint brushes... they you give her a little bucket with water. That way she can "paint" on the sidewalks with no harm! Actually, she could paint almost anything outside and not hurt anything!
Posted by: Jean C. | August 05, 2008 at 01:47 PM
Too cute! I started sewing by making similarly-sized bags for all my nieces.
Posted by: redhenstudios | August 05, 2008 at 02:56 PM
Cute, cute, cute! How bout stitchin up a little crayon or colored pencil holder. A little felt wallet or have you got any blanket left? That would make a darling wallet:-) And a little sketch pad!
Posted by: Suzanne | August 05, 2008 at 07:29 PM
How about a dollie with its own layette. My lil niece loves packing her babies along with her.
Posted by: Angela | August 05, 2008 at 10:15 PM
So inspiring, as always.
I may feel a bit down and lost sometimes but I come here and everything falls in its place.
Thank you.
Posted by: paula luckhurst | August 06, 2008 at 02:50 AM
Just in case you didn't see my suggestion for the purse which I put in the berry cobbler area.....How about a little change purse with some embroidery on it and a little velcro closure for her little fingers to open and close. Put in a shiny penny or two! Tina
Posted by: Tina | August 06, 2008 at 09:46 AM
Have you made a black apple doll yet? I am making one with a matching doll quilt for my daughter's birthday. You can get the pattern and watch a video of her making one on MS show on either website. They are really cute dolls, and we all know you can make an adorable doll quilt!
Posted by: Elisabeth | August 06, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Love the bag! I do love the finger puppet idea since it is just 5" tall. So sweet.
Warmly, Cathy ^..^
Posted by: Cathy Santarsiero | August 06, 2008 at 01:04 PM
What a sweet bag! If I get some extra time, I'd love to embroider little shopping bags.
Posted by: Ele at A bit of Pink Heaven | August 07, 2008 at 11:27 AM
I have been reading your blog and I must say I feel inspired and uplifted.
Posted by: Janele | August 21, 2008 at 11:07 PM