I have two finishes! WooHoo! Took me long enough. The first one, the Little Sister bag by Whistlepig Creek has been mostly finished for a while except that I kept putting off installing the zipper. It's totally done now The main body fabric is the perfect one that I had been searching for, for a long time, and finally found it on Spoonflower. The bag is finished off with 380" of bias binding that is sewn on and then turned to the back and sewn by hand! It's a Christmas gift for Knitty Sister. She will love it. Even more so, because she has been waiting so long for me to make it!
The second bag I finished is called the "Everything but the Kitchen Sink" bag by Eazy Peazy Quilts . I made this one for me to carry all the quilty stuff I need to take to Sew-Ins. It is a large bag with lots of inside pockets as well as two outside pockets. It is also reversible! I have never made anything that was reversible so that kind of threw me for a loop or two. The pattern calls for Bosal Craft-Tex Placemat forms. I couldn't find any nearby so I used a heavyweight fusible interfacing and it worked really well. The fabrics are mostly Cotton and Steel, gifted to me by a quilty friend. The lining is from Purebred by Erin Michael.
I am linking up my two finished bags with
Patty at Elm Street Quilts Bag It Event. Stop by and check out all the wonderful bags being made. Better yet, make a bag or two and join in!
Hope you had time to get some quilting done today.
Linda, they both look so incredible, especially Knitty Sister's bag! So professional looking. WhistlePigCreek would love seeing a picture of it, if you get the time. They are always so supportive and proud of people who make something with one of their patterns! Well done, my friend! XO
ReplyDeleteThese are both beautiful bags!! Love them!!
ReplyDeleteBoth bags look highly functional. Thanks for introducing me to two patterns that I haven't seen before. Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteYour bags are fabulous, Linda! I'm sure your Knitty Sister will appreciate such a wonderful gift. Your bag is a wonderful size for carrying lots of quilty stuff. Love them both.
ReplyDeleteWow , both bags are wonderful , fantastic job !
ReplyDeleteI love bags and these are just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bags, Linda! I especially like "Little Sister". You are an amazing seamtress!
ReplyDeleteThey both look absolutely fabulous, great job! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Both bags are great. I'm sure your sister will love it.
ReplyDeleteGreat bags, Linda! I love that someone else besides me can keep a project on hold because of a zipper...lol
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bags, Linda.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bags, Linda. Your sister will cherish it.
ReplyDeleteThey look like two 'must have' bags! Thanks for the links. I especially like the kitchen sink one. Great work. xx
ReplyDeleteLinda these bags are so amazing. You are such a talented maker! Inspiring. Maybe a bag would be a good workshop....
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful bags! Thanks for linking up at Elm Street Quilts Bag It event!
ReplyDeleteLOVE THEM!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the bags! I remember seeing that knitting fabric when you purchased it ;) I also like all the cotton and steel prints. Very lovely finishes!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this great post, i find it very interesting and very well thought out and put together. I look forward to reading your work in the future.
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