It's not all about the Posh Pillowcase here at You Go Girl. Sometimes I sneak something else in like this little slice of yum made out of my hoarded adored Summer in the City fabric stash.
This tangerine polka dot ditty bag is for a friend of mine that recently turned forty. My evil twin, Lady Casserina, wanted to fill it with hand cream for age spots, serums for wrinkles, pain relievers for arthritis, a bottle of Centrum Silver, and a bag of black M & M's. I scolded her and sent her to her room without any chocolates. She's still in there pouting. While she was sulking in her room, I went to Bath and Body Works without her. I ended up filling the bag with little beauty products in my favorite scent...Cherry Blossom. Love this stuff.
I'm sure Lady Casserina will have something cutting to say about my selection, but I'm avoiding her. Maybe by the time I see her again she will have cooled her jets. If not, I will have to remind Lady Casserina that we are a smidge older than my sweet friend. That oughta shut her pie hole. Don't you think? Oh, Lady Casserina, you amuse me, but can't you just be nice for once?
That is awesome! I love the colors and the treats inside! I really need to pull my sewing machine out and learn once and for all how to sew!
Posted by: Tamara | March 25, 2010 at 11:53 AM
Very sweet gift, I love the contrasting rick rack, great touch!
Posted by: Jennifer | March 25, 2010 at 12:01 PM
Hi,
I've been browsing your Flickr and a bunch of your posts and I am loving what I see. Fantastic.
I wonder where you find the time and energy, having 5 kids was it? I am struggling to find any time for myself with just 3 wild young ones...
Love the combos of pattern and colours. Your handbags are great. I will continue to surf around. Really inspiring, nice and fun. Well done.
Annette
Posted by: Annette | March 25, 2010 at 12:24 PM
Hahaha -- Lady Casserina sounds like my kind of woman!!! Maybe two bags? On from you and one from her??? LOVE that bag -- you can't beat polkies!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | March 25, 2010 at 03:33 PM
I love the ditty bag, and your sense of humor cracks me up. I love it.
Posted by: Stephanie | March 25, 2010 at 04:16 PM
Yes, you have to be nice to women who are turning 40. It's a big shock to reach that number and we are fragile creatures!
Love the bag... and the goodies inside. What a nice gift.
Posted by: Rachel | March 25, 2010 at 05:37 PM
I love that bag it's very sweet WOW I hate to think what sort of goodie's I would need in mine at my age he he he .
Hugs Mary.
Posted by: Nanna mary | March 25, 2010 at 05:52 PM
Very nice!! And good job with handling Lady Casserina. I need to try sewing some zippers sometime soon.
Posted by: Jennwith4 | March 25, 2010 at 10:46 PM
Love it!!! to the max!!!
Posted by: Jeannie | March 26, 2010 at 06:59 AM
Cute bag. Love the fabric. Cherry Blossom is also my fave scent. Close second is cucmber melon.
Posted by: Cheryl | March 26, 2010 at 12:42 PM
Oooh, I would welcome such a beautiful bag no matter what it was filled with. And I could use those creams and potions you mentioned. :)
Sherry @ A Happy Valentine
Posted by: Sherry | March 26, 2010 at 04:16 PM
Sew cute, and you have a great sense of humor!
Posted by: Shawn | March 26, 2010 at 05:57 PM
Love your ditty bag, and you are hilarious! :) I love coming to your blog. I always leave with warm fuzzies and a smile. :)
Posted by: Carolyn | March 26, 2010 at 10:54 PM
That is absolutely adorable!!! Love the fabric, I have not seen it. You are so talented!
Posted by: Renee Lange | March 27, 2010 at 08:15 PM
I love that bag! (and really must make a few - do you have a link to a pattern?!) Thanks so much!
Posted by: Heather k | March 29, 2010 at 05:07 PM
Hi Cassie, love your blog and love this bag, but most of all I love right now I just love the tutorial on the crochet border edging. I seen this on some blackets and wondered how....Can't wait until I have time to try this. I've blogged how about it and posted your button too, even though you are done, some like me may want to try later on. Thanks for a superb job on the tutorial, appreciate your time in preparing it.
Posted by: Michelle @ Rosebudquilting | March 29, 2010 at 07:38 PM
Oh that naughty (but fun) Casserina! I like her. The bag is cute, cute and I like the goodies you're including too.
(Still working on the pillowcases. I'm not the crochet wizard you are!)
Jody
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | March 30, 2010 at 09:52 PM
I have some of that yummy orange floral print! I have been looking at it for weeks trying to build up the courage to cut into it. It's an illness of mine......
Posted by: jenny | April 01, 2010 at 03:49 PM
I think I'll steal Lady Casserina's idea. I've always stayed in touch with my subversive side.
Posted by: alex | April 07, 2010 at 02:52 PM