http://www.suchsweethands.com/ltlcal This crochet along is Larger Than Life! Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:21:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A mini purse. I made it with left over willow blocks. pics on flickr. http://www.suchsweethands.com/ltlcal/?p=40 I think I need a crochet handle but I didi it. Last night I sewed this bag onto a tote bag. I had to tkae off the side band and bottom to get it to fit but i didi it! Hot Dog! My picture will not load so ... http://www.suchsweethands.com/ltlcal/?p=39 ok this is what i got. A duffle bag. Plus my side panel is too long. Ok What do I do with the extra piece? besides taking it down. I put pictures on the flickr group. http://www.suchsweethands.com/ltlcal/?p=38 I'll have seperate, larger pics posted on my blog later this morning.  I made several mods to the pattern when it comes to lining.  I added a zipper and zipper placket with end opening for long needles,  needle pocket with elastic, a large side pocket for magazines, patterns, & books, ... http://www.suchsweethands.com/ltlcal/?p=37  I completed my Larger Than Life Bag....almost. I ended up crocheting only eight squares instead of twelve in Raffinesse (a raffia-like poly-vinyl yarn). I decided that an eight-square bag was large enough! I crocheted a bottom portion, joined the pieces and fit the piece over an existing pink tote that I ... http://www.suchsweethands.com/ltlcal/?p=36 ...so glad to be here! So far, I have finished six of the squares and have started a few more. I am hoping to finish all of the squares and have them sewn together by the end of the weekend. Then, it's all about finding the right ... http://www.suchsweethands.com/ltlcal/?p=35 Except for the handles and the lining,...........       It's DONE!!!!!!  :) NOTE: (There is no brown used in this bag, my main color is an olive green despite what your monitor may be trying to tell you.) Here's the side gusset view: Here is the bottom of the bag view: Here is ... http://www.suchsweethands.com/ltlcal/?p=34 Well I did it!!! The lining was a bit tricky for me because I've never finished a crochet bag before but I am so happy/proud of myself! Thank you Cecily for designing such a great bag and for starting this CAL. Thank you ladies for all ... http://www.suchsweethands.com/ltlcal/?p=33 I told you I was going to finish it soon, I was going to make the lining white but when Rebecca (Heartknits) saw the pic she suggested pink polka dots. Shes a genius!! So I went out today and got this fabric and a pink zipper. I'm thrilled ... http://www.suchsweethands.com/ltlcal/?p=32 Hi there, I know I posted before but no pictures. I'm crossing my fingers that this time it works. Well here is my progress. I had about 20 squares done but I didn't like any combination of colors (since I was just using colors from my stash) ... http://www.suchsweethands.com/ltlcal/?p=30