Mail-order Monday
It’s 12:30 pm and already I’ve been visited by at least five delivery people! Between printer supplies, the new Apple iWork software, and various other deliveries, I received my new purse!
It’s Jordana Paige’s Knitter’s Purse in black… it’s quite a bit bigger than I thought it might be — big enough to hold, you know, one of those Tinkerbell dogs. But I love it — it’s deceptively minimal and sleek, with a tiny little embroidered label that says “Jordana Paige”. Black, slim and trim, it could very well say “Kate Spade”.
Does this mean I can now knit during client meetings? Probably not. But I can bring my knitting along with me for before and after!
A nice touch — they even included a beautiful set of mini bamboo knitting needles (Clover) in size US 3/3.25 mm. Very nice.
Hey Felicia, I just saw your comment. Let’s see, the sleeves were miles too big as written. I measured my arms and adapted the pattern accordingly. Also, there are not enough decreases to make for a true bell sleeve. This did not bother me, but if you are going for a true bell, you’ll want to adapt. All in all, this is a sweater you pretty much have to design thyself. However, I should say that I wear mine frequently and always get compliments. It’s a bit itchy, but that’s one thing I can’t blame on Suss! If you have other questions, let me know!
P.S. My comments are in reference to the Bell Sleeve Pullover… I love your site. You and I have similar taste in projects (And are both masochists, taking on a Suss pattern…in mohair no less!)
I just received my bag today too!!! I have a red one and it is sooooo nice - I agree, nice touch with the knitting needles and I even had a pencil in one of the pencil slots. Love it, already loaded up and ready to go! Enjoy!
I’ve been thinking about purchasing that bag as well. Still hemming and hawwing though. Looks nice!
This bag looks great - I may have to get one!
I love those bags. My friends and I thought the same thing when we saw them in our LYS - Kate Spade! Very classy!
i have that bag in red. monica picked it up for me at a lys. i didn’t get bamboo needles. what gives?
I’ve been drooling over that bag for a while. You’ll have to let us know how well it does in action.
very nice indeed. This is going onto the Birthday list I think
Love the bag. Where did you order it from? Did you have to order it from the States? Was the duty high?
I’ve had that bag for a little over 2 years now (yr before last xmas present) and I LUV it! It carries everything and still looks cute I just throw my everyday purse in it and take it everywhere (you never know when you’ll have an opportunity to knit). It has held up wonderfully and I get complements all the time. You’ll love the new addition to your knitting family.
Just so you know, your blog is my faaavorite. The gorgeous pictures (and knits!) are inspiring. Also, I have to have that purse! Where did you buy it? :0)
Thanks for sharing the info on that bag. I’ve looked at it several times and can’t quite make up my mind whether or not to take the plunge and get one.
I’ve never seen that bag before and I LOVE it! Thanks for the info.
Hey, you know what - I think I read on your blog that you have a wonderful sewing machine - why don’t you make yourself drawstring bags to keep your knitting in - that way you could pop whatever project in your very smart new purse, as the fancy took you!! I make mine from calico and embroider them to peronalize them. Your site has inspired me no end (hope that translates!) thanks.
Ooh…how I love deliveries! Enjoy your new knitting purse. It’s very cool and organized.
very nice bag, i’d like to eventually get one as well! nice to see more knitting related products are chic and modern.
i have a website now, will post picture of my finished willow this weekend!!
RYC yarns & pics from the supporting mags can be seen here :
http://www.kangaroo.uk.com/rowan/rowan.asp
I spent a very good moment on your blog and I liked looking at all these thread’s photos, at current knittings and at finished pullovers and shawls!! Thank you for all these attractive things! A fascinated French knitting machine! Val?©rie
Ooh the RYC site is now open and very pretty yarns there.
I have been eyeing the bag but since I have some bags similar to it from levengers…I guess I can’t really justify getting it. But enjoy your bag.