remember my bag confession???
well i should've added this to that confession...
sometimes i have a harder time picking bag fabrics than i do quilt fabrics.
i know it's weird, but it's the truth.
i'm in love with the top black print. <--like hardcore in love.
but i can't figure out which solid should be my lining.
so here's where yall come in...
should i use aqua or black???
and because i know someone will ask...
fabric = max & whiskers by basic grey for moda.
bag pattern = emma day bag by grand revival
♥ rachel
170 comments:
I would use the aqua so you can find things in the dark purse. I also like the idea of a bit of the aqua peeking out of the top...
Aqua. A nice little pop of color to make you smile every time you look for your car keys.
I'd go aqua for sure - Btw, I finally found a place to get a copy of "Fresh Fabri Treats" - It arrived today and I LOVE it!!!
Definitely aqua!
Aqua - it will pull the colors out of the other fabric. And I agree with Nancy about letting a little show at the top of the bag.
Dona
www.worldofcharitystitching.blogspot.com
Joining in the aqua chorus~
Aqua! most definitely ;-)
Definitely aqua! :) That's a great pattern, my go-to when I need a new purse!
I'll make it unanimous -- definitely aqua!
I'd say black since I tend to root for the under dog, but I gotta go with aqua. Easier to find things in the purse, plus the bit of color peeking out the top.
aqua aqua aqua! My absolute favorite color! Black would be more sensible because it won't show dirt, but what's the fun in black? Aqua puts a smile on my face :)
From another Rachel & Marine wife, I say aqua!
Aqua of course. Then a little black on the inside pockets trimmed in aqua!
Aqua!!! Contrast, yay!
My practical side says black because it won't show any spots or stains...I shut that side up with a cookie. GO WITH THE AQUA!!
Like everyone else AQUA! Like Nancy said, find things easier and cute peaks.
I never use dark colours for bag interiors. Too hard to find things! Definitely the aqua, but you could make the phone pocket in black so it stands out inside. :) I often do pockets in a different fabric to the rest of the interior.
Aqua! It is beautiful with that black print!
Aqua, definitely. I hate not being able to see things inside my bags.
AQUA!!!!!
Can you tell I love the color aqua?
I can never find anything in a darkly lined purse. Love the fabric you're using.
Definitely aqua - otherwise your bag becomes the black hole! The pop of color with the interior will look great!
I wanna say aqua but if I'm really honest, I'd go black--just my gut.
Lol, everyone's said what I was going to say. Definitely the aqua, black will make your bag a black hole & you'll never be able to find anything. Oh & aqua because it is just the bestest colour in the world. :-)
I think that aqua would be fun to use.
Looks like most people suggest aqua, but if you use your bag like I do a nice black lining will hide all the spills, leaks, etc!
The aqua is my first choice, but maybe use a bit of black to accent the top of inner pockets?
I would go with Aqua. :-)
I will join it with the Aqua fan club! :o)
Aqua for looks and black for practical.....so go AQUA girl!!
Definitly aqua! Love the black print.
Love that focus fabric! I would go with the aqua, unless you carry a lot if pens or markers that might mark up the inside. Much easier to find things in a lighter purse.
JMHO,
Sandy A
definitely aqua!
Aqua - and I'm a lurker who rarely comments here if that underscores how strongly I feel. :-)
Love your fabric choice for the outside!
Oh the aqua for sure. I made bags with a dark lining and they are like a black hole. It will be much easier to find things inside yor bag with an aqua lining. Oh, and btw, love, love, love the black print.
I would choose blue. Items inside would be easier to see against the blue color.
I would use aqua for the main lining and a little black as an accent, like maybe trim at the top of the pockets. I like a brighter color for lining myself...easier to find things! That fabric is really fun!
MGM
I say aqua...I like using a pop of color when using black fabric :)
Personally, I'd use that pretty buttery yellow, but from your choices, I'd use the aqua - a nice pop of color!
Aqua - some might get to peek out on the strap underside. :)
definitely aqua! i think it would be more vibrant and stunning - would definitely have a pop of color
Go for the aqua - give it a bit of punch!
Like others have said...NO BLACK - AQUA YES! Black lining in a purse is like searching in a black hole! BTW...LOVE the fabric!
Definetly the Aqua!! It will make the inside of your bag stand out and will make it easier to find things inside the bag!
Yup! Aqua!
Definitely aqua! Unless you are going to install a light inside that bag too you should use the lighter color inside. I think bags that are a little on the deep side with black linings make it tough to find things at the bottom and even worse if you're maybe in a car.
Go with aqua, makes it easier to find stuff again a lighter/brighter lining.
Oh I love Max & Whiskers. I pick aqua.
Aqua!
Love the main fabric!
Deborah
aqua for sure.
aqua, especially if the blacks don't fade exactly the same way!
uh.... i say pink.
Aqua so you can have a bit of light when searching for an item in the bottom.
Aqua!!!
I am in love with that black print also. But I think it would look good as my ironing board cover. Maybe not :)
aqua, for sure.
Aqua!! :-)
Aqua - makes things easier to find than black!
I'm making a quilt with this line right now. The aqua for your purse for sure. I love it!
I would go with aqua. I thought I was the only person who agonized over purse fabric. I'm glad to know I'm in good company.
Looks that the general thoughts are Aqua. I agree for a few reasons. The pop of color is always cheerful. You can find your cell, keys, and what nots much easier against a light color. Oh and it looks amazing with the black fabric that you have picked out.
Aqua. I like the contrast and it's a popular color for the fall.
Aqua! That is going to make a lovely bag.
Another vote for aqua here!
Aqua, definitely aqua!
Aqua, you lose things in a black lined bag, and then the bag would be too black, and thirdly, aqua/turquoise is my favorite color! LOL
Aqua for me!
Another vote for the aqua for the fun contrast and ease of finding things inside.
And yes, that fabric is just "in-love" worthy!
Oooh. The aqua is so pretty. If it was me making the decision it'd be the aqua!
Oooh. The aqua is so pretty. If it was me making the decision it'd be the aqua!
aqua
I say go for the black for the outside of the bag. You can pick up the other colors in that fabric...like the aqua...for lining, pockets, whatever.
Just another aqua vote. I like the hidden surprise of color, plus, I like aqua. Black is great, too, but its boring to be both inside and outside. I like the flash of color.
Love reading the comments, I'm afraid I'm a follower.....easily lead! I can see the majority have gone for aqua, put me down for that too! Can't wait to see the finished bag x
Aqua! For sure.
Aqua for certain, black pockets.....
AQUA! Definitely aqua
Wow,aren't you glad you asked us?
Aqua is lovely, but it will show the stains\pen marks etc., but is so much more fun than the black. Make black pockets maybe for your keys or phone.
Aqua all the way!!
Aqua for sure as you'll be able to find things easier rather than against a black fabric.
You've got to go with the aqua. How fun is that going to be to open your purse to that bright gorgeous color! Plus it's easier to find things in an aqua purse as opposed to the black-bottomless-pit of a purse...wait that's me talking about mine. Go for the color!!
AQUA!! You will be able to see what you have in your bag more easily. Oh, and it is beautiful fabric!
Go for the aqua girl!
I would go with the aqua. I like my bags to be as pretty on the inside as they are on the outside.
Aqua! I have a dark lined bag and I can't ever find anything! Of course if your wallet and other purse fillings are aqua, then black might be the better way to go...
Go with the aqua...I love the outer fabric you chose.
Mama Bear
Aqua! Harder to find stuff in a black hole :P
Aqua, definitely... Pretty contrast and practical when you glance in to find something
I love the aqua!
Love the AQUA!!!!
Definitely turquoise!
Aqua! It is a great contrast and makes the bag fun. I think the black would make it feel boring, and it would just 'blend in'
In case you're still undecided, AQUA for sure!!! :)
It will be easier to find items on the aqua than the black. and its cuter!
Aqua gets my vote, too!
Too much black....I would definitely use aqua....will be sharp!
If you hadn't decided yet - AQUA!!! I am falling in love with the fabric too...... drool.
Definitely the aqua--so much more fun! And it's really hard to find something inside a black purse.
Another aqua lover here! (And, when you are done, if you decide you don't like it I will be happy to take it off your hands. Tee, hee, hee!)
Im picking the BLack. So cheerful looking
AQUA!!! It would cheer up the gloomy days of fall and winter. I think the black would just make it too hard to see in.
Let's face it, aqua would be beautiful....however, black might be more practical if there is any chance you might get the inside of the purse dusty or dirty from use......
I was going to say "aqua" but about a hundred people already have, so listen to them.
aqua, a million times over!
I used black on one of my purses and it was a big mistake. I can't find anything in it as it is too dark. So naturally I would go with the Aqua.
Definitely aqua.
I agree with everyone who says aqua, dark linings are a nightmare when it comes to finding stuff. =)
I would say aqua. I love darker linings, but I tend to find things easier in my big bags when the lining is not dark...
definitely the aqua.
Aqua :)
I am off to buy some of that fabric...love!!!
Smiles~Beth
Def. Aqua ... not only is it cute and will brighten up the bag ... it is easier to see inside ... black insides can be so dark and hard to find that cute lipgloss or spare change hiding in the corner of the bag!
I want you to use all 3 for your lining. That would be so cute...piece it ...what do you think?
Aqua all the way.
The black would stay cleaner, but I like the aqua!
Aqua.
It's too hard to find things in a black purse.
I would use the black as it would add more drama! My sound.
Have a super day!
Jennifer Schifsno Eutsler
curlicuecreations.com
Definitel the aqua. It will make it much easier to find things. You could use the black for a pocket!
definitely AQUA! Looking forward to seeing your finish.
Absolutely Aqua!
As others have said, #1 reason is because it will be easier to see inside the bag and a close #2 is because it's so adorable peeking out along the edge of the bag!
Definitely aqua. It's too hard to find stuff in a bag with a dark lining.
Aqua or you'll never find your purse or keys without a torch! You could trim the pockets with black if you want a touch of black in there!
I'm starting to think if I were you I might choose black just to be more original ;)
But seriously, I'd choose aqua.
My rule of thumb is never line a bag in black. Black linings make it very hard to find thing in the bag. Use Turquoise or yellow or even the light gray.
Aqua all day, woman! Make that sucker pop! when you open it up.
i vote aqua...i can never find anything when looking into the black hole!
I have heard it is much harder to find things in a purse with a black lining. I also think the aqua would give a nice contrast. Love the fabric!
Ooo Aqua, so you'll be able to see everything in the bottom on your bag!
Aqua for sure! Not only is it an awesome color, but finding those keys in the bottom when it's dark outside is much easier when the inside of your bag isn't dark, too!
Absolutely aqua! What a beautiful combo
Why dontcha just make two bags... one with an aqua liner and one with a black liner??!!
My choice would be the aqua!
aqua... with a few rows of black topstitching!
I think the aqua would be beautiful! I love that top fabric too!
aqua...it definitely needs the contrast! Love the fabric!
I would use aqua on the sides and black on the bottom if there is a seperate bottom.
I would choose Black.....it's so sexy.
how about both???/
If it were mine, I'd use aqua, but if you're happy with black, go for it!
Aqua! I love a surprising pop of color inside a bag.
While both would look great, I would go for the aqua for a pop of colour and so you can see the contents of the bag more easily (lighter).
Definately the aqua- and i too love that fabric
Definitely aqua...light-colored linings makes finding things in your bag soooo much easier!
And another vote for aqua.
I'm digging the aqua. Go for the color, Girl!
definitely the aqua! for two reasons, one: it will look great and two: it will be much easier to find stuff inside the bag with an aqua lining rather than with black!
I love the max and whiskers print too, I've picked it up in the cream but not the black (yet!)
Aqua is my vote!
I'm on the almost unanimous Aqua boat too.
Just has to be Aqua with black pockets.
welllll if this bag was making its way to MY home I would love the blue lining. But then I am partial to blue :)
Aqua to find things easier in your bag and a little flair, black to be more conservative.
aqua for sure
Aqua - maybe use the black for a pocket though..
Definitely AQUA!!! It is the perfect "pop" of color and it will make it easier to see your "stuff" :) inside your purse...AND because it is the most lovelyest color EVER!! (Yes I love aqua too! :)
Definitely aqua!
As I am getting on the Aqua train, I have my new purse I made with a black and white lining, but the outside of mine is pink, I don't lose my keys or phone as they are bright pink and white.
Go with Aqua!!
To add to all the other votes, I say aqua!! What a fantastic combo! Can't wait to see the finished purse.
aqua...100% aqua
Definitely AQUA-so super pretty!
aqua!
aqua all the way!!
Aqua would be a nice surprise on the inside!
Aqua is definitely nicer and will hide crumbs better!
Soapy
Black would make the bag look more formal, which is fine if that's what you're after. Me? I like the aqua because it makes me smile. U Rock!
I'd go the aqua - its soooo pretty
I think the aqua make the top fabric pop more! Pretty fabric whichever way you go!
I too think the aqua - it sets off your black feature print more and gives a breathe of fresh air when you open your bag. Besides it will be easier finding your possessions against aqua rather than black :)
I once lined a purse in black and then only used it for a week. I could not find anything in it without locating a source of light, if i was inside. Big learning moment! I vote for the aqua, just for ease, but I especially like how it looks with the outside fabric. Gorgeous!
AQUA!!!
Aqua for sure. It is hard to find things in a dark purse.
A great big aqua vote from me too!!
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