Well as the weather hasn't been on our side, I had to find another way to brighten up wash day...
I have been in need of a new peg bag for ages.
My ugly plastic thing made me cringe every time I hung it on the line.
I was making this Cath Kidston bag using the free kit in "Sew" when I unexpectedly acquired two free Cath Kidston handbags! Did I never tell you about that?!? How jammy am I, I couldn't believe my luck!
Any way, that meant this one was sort of surplus to requirement, so I decided it would be my new peg bag.
The entire bag was hand sewn, including buttonholes and every thing.
Because the handle fastens with buttons, I can undo one and fasten it over the washing line or wear the bag so all my pegs are to hand.
And of course, once I had my new peg bag, the ghastly plastic pegs had to go and have since been replaced by nice wooden ones (cheap as chips in the £1 shop!)
Well after I had a pretty home for my pegs that went rather well with my floral laundry basket (perhaps I show you that another time) I turned my attention to the ironing board.
I snapped up this cute cover in Matalan for the bargain price of £3 , well actually I didn't even pay that as I had a voucher code for 30% off!
So the weather can do what it wants, because my florals will brighten up wash day!
I'll leave you with another little drawstring bag I made to go in the bathroom.
They are so easy to make and so useful for storage. I can't get enough.
Also hanging in my bathroom is my "new" vintage summer dressing gown - £3.50 at the charity shop. :-)
How are you brightening up wash day?!?!
Lots of Love
Katie
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I was wondering about a new peg bag too mmmmm.....!
ReplyDeleteJulie xxxxxxx
Hello Katie, you've made a really good job of that bag! Lovely pictures ...
ReplyDeleteClaire xxx
Hi Katie.
ReplyDeleteHow luck you were to get two free bags! :D
You had an awesome idea. Here it is a good washing day and to make it fun, I am getting little one to help me. Well, at least for now he thinks it is fun. ha! ;)
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Just thought I would pop by and visit, while I had the chance...been so busy before the little one arrives (not long to go!)
ReplyDeleteThat is/makes a lovely peg bag..what a fab idea! Love the pretty dressing gown as well, what a great price..
Have a lovely day today x
Magie
Very nice!!! I always enjoy your creativity!!
ReplyDeleteA fab idea Katie!
ReplyDeleteLooks so pretty..
The sun shine is actually brightening my wash day to day,as I am actually able to pop it on the line! haha..
Have a week of fun things..
Love Maria x
Now you have made me feel guilty, my poor peg bag is so faded you can't see the pattern any more. Must make a new one.
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Jammy? More like a full cream tea! ;-) TWO CK bags? Jealous!
ReplyDeleteYour peg bag is fabulous, so pretty
Rx
What a cute peg bag :) Although wooden pegs are prettier, I do find the garish plastic ones more practical!
ReplyDeleteHi Katie - having 3 little darlings I must do 2 loads a day minimum, so I need all the prettyness I can! I've contacted Crafty Mum for a third time to try and exchange details. I'm wondering if she has possibly changed her mind about the swap? Please don't worry about it, I understand how stressful organising a swap can be. Helen X
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