My Christmas Project

Last year my project over the Christmas holiday was my patchwork coat.  This year, it is not going to be such a big task.  I am making a computer bag for Mike to put his new laptop in.

Front panel of the bag

I bought the fabrics at the Harrogate Show in November from The African Fabric Shop stand, I love the bold deep indigo colours and the patterns in the fabrics.

Two blocks of Log Cabin design will make up the back

For the back I have done two Log Cabin blocks on a plain blue fabric background, the same plain blue I shall be using for the lining.

Front view of the finished bag

I used one of the fabrics for the strap, side and bottom panels and for the front edge of the flap. With two buttons to secure the flap in place it has taken about 2 hours every afternoon for just about a week.

The back view of the bag

With the laptop safely inside it's new home, it's time for me to begin my next project, a new knitting bag for myself.  I want to take my knitting with me to my weekly 'Knit and Chat' group in a proper knitting bag and not the plastic carrier I've been using!!