Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Kitsch?

A little time ago, on a rainy day, I went to a fleamarket. And for a few Euro's I bought this romantic stitchery!

stitchery

Yes, I know it's terribly kitsch... but still I couldn't resist.
It has been standing in the livingroom, evoking all kind off remarks, untill today.

stitchery

This afternoon I pulled it of its frame,

stitchery

And throw it away!

No no no off course not...I came up with the Idea to (maybe) make a bag out of it! So I draped it over another bag..

a new bag?

Well, what do you think? will it be to much?

27 comments:

patricia said...

I like it. I hope the fabric is still good enough, not too used to use it as a bag

Christy Amular said...

you're so clever! i love the end product!

Unknown said...

I actually like the idea! What a fun bag that will make.

Delice said...

I think this will make an eye catching bag!

Bigbluebed said...

I think it will be lovely. And you could use some contrasting lining fabric.

suz said...

what a great idea!

Unknown said...

Cool! I like it too :-)

dutchcomfort said...

No it’s not too much. It will be an absolutely wonderful -maybe a bit kitschy, but I love that- one of a kind bag!

Valentina said...

Groetjes uit Cyprus! I love your blog and have enjoyed your trip to Zeeland immensely. But this idea is totally brilliant: Goed zo! I never thought kitsch could be rescued so cleverly: You have thought me to open my eyes and see things differently, thanks!

Dotty said...

Wow such a great idea. I think it looks lovely, and really unusual.

Splashes of Pink and Mint said...

Dit is echt GAAFFFFF!!!!!!!

Jacoline said...

OK it is a bit ovet the top but I think you did a cleaver job. I realy love the bag.

LiLi M. said...

Ik vind het geweldig! Gewoon zoals je, als ik het goed begrijp, ook van plan bent, het kitch borduurwerk als grote flap gebruiken. Juist omdat-ie totaal maar dan ook totaal over de top is wordt-ie vast waaaaanzinnig leuk! Succes! Ik kan niet wachten om hem straks te zien!

willywagtail said...

No. It should be beautiful. I have had the same idea myself only theembroideries I have are all long stitch and would catch and pull. This cross stitch should be great for a special bag. Cherrie

Allie said...

PERFECT for a bag! I love it!

bensedin art said...

Great idea!

Heidi said...

DOEN!!!


XO Heidi

Letty said...

Geweldig idee!!

Beata said...

Your bag looks fab!-- I love the needlework design in all its kitschyness!...I collect finished needlework as well and have also made a few bags with them....my collection is getting rather big though now -- so, I either make a whole bunch of bags or a rug with all of the different pieces sewn together (I saw that somewhere a while back and it looked great!)

Tanya Willis Anderson said...

What a fun and clever idea - enjoy your great bag!

Tanya

Heidi said...

Hoi Heleen, bedankt voor je reactie op mijn blog. Ik wilde nog heel even zeggen dat het de poppenwas is die ophangt! Gewassen en opgehangen door de meiden Mijn was hangt er toch net iets anders bij te wapperen :-)

En.....ga je het doen? de tas?

XO Heidi

Ati said...

Geweldig idee! De vrouw die het ooit borduurde zou je dankbaar kunnen zijn dat het weer gebruikt wordt voor iets. Weggooien kan altijd nog.

Anonymous said...

I think it's great.

sue said...

I think that will make a great tote bag. what a good use or rather re-use for something like that. wonderful idea!

Lucy said...

Love it! Make sure you use a strong lining fabric though so the stitches don't get worn from the inside. What a fab idea!

basiclabelSweden said...

I like Kitsch hahaah.... wat een fantastich idee, heel mooi geworden!

fijne avond

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