Ready for a Close Up!

This messenger will be getting up close and personal with the camera at Quilting Arts TV in just under 2 weeks! Of course, there are plenty of step outs who will do most of the work…and this guy slides in for the sweet shot at the end!

The people who live behind us (if they look out of their second story windows over the fence that separates us) must think I am a NUT BAR! Traipsing all around with my camera, a dressmaker’s dummy, a rocking chair…sigh…

However, I’m happy with these shots…what do you think? Is this bag ready for prime time?

I’m sharing this with my pals over at and

22 Responses to Ready for a Close Up!
  1. Allie
    August 18, 2010 | 8:35 am

    GORGEOUS – absolutely ready for prime-time, ready for any time I’d say! You should wear a Viking helmet while you’re out there, and really give them something to talk about. *G*

  2. aimee
    August 18, 2010 | 10:55 am

    it’s GORGEOUS!

  3. bren
    August 18, 2010 | 11:33 am

    it looks perfect!

    and my motto has always been, “if the neighbors aren’t baffled, you’re not trying hard enough.”

  4. Vicki
    August 18, 2010 | 12:08 pm

    Beautiful! Your brown fabric looks like leather. I’m so excited for you, this is huge!

  5. Melanie
    August 18, 2010 | 12:10 pm

    amazing! so amazing!

  6. courtney
    August 18, 2010 | 12:11 pm

    oh my goodness! what a lovely bag!

  7. kim
    August 18, 2010 | 12:16 pm

    incredible!

  8. Angela Flicker
    August 18, 2010 | 7:29 pm

    It’s beautiful, absolutely beautiful. You’re ready for prime time!

  9. lesley
    August 18, 2010 | 9:01 pm

    it’s absolutely wonderful, candy!! the colours are superb, of course, and i love every bit of it. you do fantastic work, and it’s easy to see that you are both passionate about your work, and ever-so-talented at the making!!
    if i saw you pulling your props around and taking photos at every angle, i’d think to myself, there’s a woman who has found her passion, and loves what she is doing. yay!

  10. Katie
    August 18, 2010 | 9:47 pm

    Definitely ready for a close up, it’s beatutiful!

  11. Chris Daly
    August 19, 2010 | 8:57 am

    Beautiful messenger bag and oh so Candy! I can’t wait to see you on TV. Congratulations Candy!

  12. Larissa
    August 19, 2010 | 9:46 am

    OMG, that is gorgeous!

  13. Leslie
    August 20, 2010 | 8:09 am

    this is amazing…so gorgeous. i love it

  14. amylouwho
    August 20, 2010 | 1:08 pm

    Candy, it really is lovely. And you know how I feel about all those colors! and the birds! Thanks for linking up!!

  15. amylouwho
    August 20, 2010 | 1:08 pm

    PS – i no longer have a fence to hide my crazy photo taking escapades… welcome to the neighborhood!!

  16. QuilterMary
    August 20, 2010 | 3:08 pm

    WOW – nicely done! Def ready for a close-up.

  17. Courtney Miller
    August 20, 2010 | 7:24 pm

    I was actually planning on making my first messenger bag this week and saw the link to yours on Amy Lou Who. I doubt mine will be as awesome as yours, but it gives me motivation to start!

    Courtney
    ThePaisleyAbbey.com

  18. Larri at Seams Inspired
    August 21, 2010 | 3:52 am

    Too cute and fabulous finish! I love the birds. Stopping over from Sew & Tell. Happy Sewing! :)

    http://www.seamsinspired.com

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  20. myquiltstory
    August 23, 2010 | 9:58 pm

    Super cute bag! You make some darling projects. We have started a Fabric linky tuesday party we would love if you would come and participate tomorrow and regularly. Hope you see you!

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  22. Jeanne
    February 19, 2011 | 1:11 pm

    Just saw your Messenger Bag o QuiltingArtsTV and LOVE it. I plan to try making one. Just hope I can follow the directions as I am a visual learner.
    Your kindness is appreciated.
    Jeanne

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