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Quilted Bag

21st January 2008

Quilted Bag

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I really wanted to watch football yesterday, no really! I did! I just couldn’t seem to make myself sit still in front of the t.v., so I went into my sewingroom instead. I could still hear the game, I just couldn’t see it.

Believe it or not, I didn’t even have a project in the works, so I decided to make something new. I hadn’t made this particular bag before, but I liked the picture of it that came in the pattern. I had purchased this pattern back in December and it came with 6 or so different bag patterns. The instructions for all of the bags are horrid, but once I figured out how to do the first bag, which I’ve now made two of, I have a better idea of what the pattern is trying to say and so I sort of wing it.

For some reason, my bags come out quite a bit larger than what the pattern says they will. That’s okay, I like them bigger. None of these bags have pockets in them, so I plan to add that to future bags or will make a pocket organizer insert to go with them.

I was able to make this bag, start to finish, in about 3 hours. I did simple in the ditch quilting which resulted in the back having quilted blocks. I added batting into the handles to make them more comfortable and used a decorative stitch on the handles. I’m thinking about adding buttons for decoration where the handles are attached to the bag. I just don’t have any buttons on hand that will match.

Aqua Quilted Bag

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  1. 1 On January 21st, 2008, Talina said:

    That is a very pretty bag! I am just learning to quilt and am making place mats…

    Talina’s last blog post..Laughter can be the best medicine…

    posted on January 21st, 2008 at 8:08 pm

  2. 2 On January 21st, 2008, lynne said:

    Talina – I can honestly say that quilting is my least favorite part of making these bags! I’m not very good at it, hopefully I can improve. I do like the end result though, very much. :-D

    posted on January 21st, 2008 at 10:06 pm

  3. 3 On January 22nd, 2008, Angela M said:

    What a great bag! I tend to sew WHILE watching football! Maybe that’s why I have so many UFOs…

    How is your New Year’s Resolution coming??

    Angela M’s last blog post..Introducing KISTOWs

    posted on January 22nd, 2008 at 7:26 am

  4. 4 On January 22nd, 2008, lynne said:

    Angela – Thanks! If I could see the t.v. from my sewing room, I’d have been watching while sewing too! I could hear the game though. :-D
    My resolution is coming along. I worked over the weekend, not only sewing bags, but setting up plans for actually selling them. I’m still working on it, but I’ve at least made a little bit of progress. How about you?

    posted on January 22nd, 2008 at 10:09 am

  5. 5 On January 22nd, 2008, Karen said:

    That is so pretty. Buttons would make it perfect!

    Karen’s last blog post..Wonderful Book

    posted on January 22nd, 2008 at 10:12 am

  6. 6 On January 22nd, 2008, fatiah said:

    I just love the color combination of this bag and also the previous pink one you did. So sweet.

    posted on January 22nd, 2008 at 10:13 am

  7. 7 On January 22nd, 2008, Chris said:

    Wow what a beautiful bag! You are very talented. I only cochet and I dont even have time for that anymore! Do you sell your bags online…..? you should :)

    Chris’s last blog post..Credit

    posted on January 22nd, 2008 at 1:44 pm

  8. 8 On January 22nd, 2008, lynne said:

    Thanks Fatiah, I didn’t feel like running out to buy fabric, so I used what I had in my stash. I’m not sure the backing and lining fabric was the best match, but it’s close.

    posted on January 22nd, 2008 at 2:09 pm

  9. 9 On January 22nd, 2008, lynne said:

    Chris – I’m working on selling my bags, that’s my goal for 2008. I used to crochet, but I haven’t done any of that in many years. I love crocheted doilies though! :-D

    posted on January 22nd, 2008 at 2:15 pm

  10. 10 On January 22nd, 2008, lynne said:

    Karen – Thanks! I’m on the lookout for buttons, I think I need to make a trip to Joanns!

    posted on January 22nd, 2008 at 2:16 pm

  11. 11 On January 23rd, 2008, Grace said:

    buttons have been 1/2 off, but don’t know about this weeks sale…

    posted on January 23rd, 2008 at 7:01 am

  12. 12 On January 23rd, 2008, lynne said:

    really?! I really need to get over to the store. I broke my twin needle so need to replace that and I’m running low on thread (basic neutral colors)

    posted on January 23rd, 2008 at 10:22 am