There are a whole host of patterns on the web for bags and I was flitting about from pattern to pattern when I thought it might be wiser to enlist some specialist help :) The lovely Judith from Rags to Bags (this clever lady runs classes so I knew she would have a few good ideas!) suggested this tutorial for a summer tote. I had a play with the template, added a bit of piecing to the front and made my own straps with a contrast lining...and voila!
This is made in grey denim with an ikea fabric lining. I'm really pleased with how this turned out since it's been a while since I made a bag, so now I'm going to have a play with some other patterns....
As for other work in progess, there are more cushions in the pipeline (sold a couple more this week - yeay!) but nothing photo worthy yet...so instead I shall show you another work in progress, the blocks that are being made for my month in the European Bee I am a member of, Bee Europa. So far, six blocks have been made and pictures posted on Flickr and they are AMAZING!!
To recap, I had asked for my Bee members to take inspiration from this gorgeous quilt which Vickie at My full colour life was creating, using her Bee. Instead of birds, I asked them to make flowers as the focal image on each block...
So here you are:
Susanne from Suleon adapted a Dresden pattern with stunning results
Muriel (Doucepoints) totally worked it with the paper piecing and added an inspired F for my daughter Felix!
Miriam from Berlinquilter went 3D, which Felix is going to adore, look at those flowers and leaves!
Ulrike at Lieblingsdecke worked some wonderful pinwheel magic with a cute little flower
Amelie from Amelies Whirlygiggles did some clever applique and very funky piecing
and Cara at Pink Stitches did a bit of everything to make a fantabulous block!
Ladies, thank you so much, I have a VERY good feeling about this quilt :)
x
PS Linking up to WIP Wednesday over at Freshly Pieced, thanks Lee!
They look amazing! Such gorgeous bright summery colours :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat bag; and yes that is going to be a magnificent quilt!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely is that bag!!!! And as for the quilt!!! It's to die for:) So cute!! Amazing jog!!!
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Those blocks coming back to you are fabulous! Its really going to be a beauty of a quilt :-)
ReplyDeleteNow that is one cool bag!! Thank you for the compliment too C; I would definitely buy that bag in a shop! Keep going! Those bee blocks are stunning - so bright and happy! Jxo
ReplyDeleteI love that bag! Have you even seen the u-handbag blog? There are some great ideas on there for bag making.
ReplyDeleteReally looking forward to seeing that finished quilt too, the blocks look amazing!
awesome bee blocks!
ReplyDeleteHoney, I had to go look up that bag pattern so I can make one. Love it! You are one lucky lady with those bee blocks. Those are just lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love the bag and have been looking at that one to make, too! Glad to hear it is a good one. :) Then, surprise, surprise, I saw these wonderful blocks. I opened your blog up in my browser (reading on my phone) and saw they are from your bee. They are fabulous!! I love the flowers. You must be so delighted!! Thanks for sharing them and a link back to me. You are so gracious!! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThe blocks are so beautiful! Can't wait to see it all together :) and I love what you did with the bag.
ReplyDeleteWow, I just love those flower blocks! That's going to be such a fabulous quilt. Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday. : )
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ReplyDeleteLoving the bag, thinking I need to make myself a new bag!
Can not wait to see all the finished blocks and how they are all going to go together as a quilt - so exciting.
Thanks for introducing me to another fab blog "Freshly pieced" as well!