I recently purchased the Kindle version of Gale Pan's Patchwork Loves Embroidery so that I could join a Sew-Along for the book. Martina at Sunshine Quilting is hosting, and today is the first link-up for completed projects.
I chose the Cinnamon Delights Bag and was able to use fabric from my "de-stash" purge that was in my "unloved" pile. The blue is a batik, and for some reason when I first started collecting fabric, I was fascinated with batiks. Now, not so much.
However, the fabrics took on new life as they were transformed into a bag!
The inside lining is a tiny bit bulky, so next time I make this I will cut the lining just a smidge smaller.
The bag combines hand quilting with machine stitching, and in spite of a few minor hitches (and hidden mistakes) I thoroughly enjoyed making it. Now I am eager to choose my next project.
I am linking to Sunshine Quilting's Patchwork Loves Embroidery Sew Along 2014
Oh Linda, your bag is so beautiful! I loove it and the batik looks so great. You know what, I think in my blue bag I chose the same fabric as you did, only the color is different. So funny, isnt't it?
ReplyDeleteHappy stitching , hugs Martina
Lol Martina - our fabrics do look a lot alike! Thanks for the compliments. :)
DeleteHi Linda! Your bag is fabulous! Don't worry about the lining no-one looks at that!! I find that they always seem a bit too big so I always cut them slightly smaller than the outside. Really like that blue batik fabric! Christine :) xx
ReplyDeleteChristine, thank you so much for your encouragement! And for the tip. :)
DeleteBeautiful work Linda, what will you use your little bag for? I think I will be doing this project later in the month.
ReplyDeleteDawn I plan to buy some cinnamon sticks and put inside, then donate to my church's fall market to sell. It is in October, so cinnamon should be popular then. :)
DeleteDein Beutel-Täschen sieht so schön aus, ich entdecke keine Schmunzelfehler, alles ist Dir wunderbar gelungen.
ReplyDeleteLG Uta
Uta, you are so sweet - thank you!
DeleteI'm not a great fan of batiks but I love your small bag! The batik goes very well with the other fabrics. It's a nice idea to donate it to your church's fall market. If I were there I'd buy it!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteWonderful bag,dear Linda - I LOVE it!!
ReplyDeleteThe fabric and your stitching are so lovely!
Hugs
Deborah
Thank you Deborah.
DeleteDear Linda,
ReplyDeleteyour cinnamon bag looks gorgeous. Such a lovely bag, the colors fit perfect together.
Looking forward to your next project.
Hugs,
Sylvia
Sylvia thanks for your kind comments. :)
DeleteDu hast einen tollen Beutel genäht mit wunderschönen Stöffchen - toll, deine Stickerei!
ReplyDeleteKatharina according to Google Translate, that was a lovely compliment. ;) Thank you so much!
DeleteDear Linda,
ReplyDeletedein Beutel-Täschchen ist die wunderbar gelungen! Ich freue mich schon auf dein nächtes Teil beim SAL.
Liebe Grüße
Steffi
Thank you so much Steffi!
DeleteYour embroidery work is beautiful. I wish I had the patience for it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathy. But you do have the patience for your beautiful quilts!
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