Friday 4 January 2013

First finish of 2013

I have finished my quilted tote bag and I am delighted with it.

The bag has great structure as it is squashy yet firm due to the QAYG method. The pattern was clearly presented, with the exception of the inner pocket. If I were to make this bag again I would go ‘off piste’ when it came to the pockets. I think that I am in love with this bag.
Quilted tote
Quilted tote

I have been photographing it in various locations with my new camera, but then I couldn’t decide what photos to upload. I have therefore made a mosaic of my shots as I didn’t want to delete any. 
Quilted tote
So what should I make next? I need to make my elder son a quilt for his 18th birthday which is just over 4 weeks away. I have never made a quilt in such a short time span so I need to get going on it. Unfortunately (or fortunately as I love their company) school is not back until Tuesday so I might do another small project whilst I wait. If I can get some time on my own it may be possible to squeeze in some preparation and cutting out. I will have to wing that one.
Fabric selection for birthday quilt

Di x

17 comments:

  1. I love your bag! Have fun with the birthday quilt, the fabrics are lovely!
    P.S. Wonderful photos!

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  2. Wow the tote turned out so fantastic.
    That pattern is looking very enticing now.
    I love all the pics too.

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  3. Seriously gorgeous tote. I love the fabric choices and the quilting.

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  4. Great tote, and very nice photos, well done! : )

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  5. Love the bag Di, its perfect!

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  6. Oh Di it looks amazing - those fabrics and your smashing quilting have made one super chic tote. I love the fabrics you have chosen for the birthday quilt - have you got a pattern in mind? 4 wks - wee buns for super mum!

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  7. That's such a beautiful bag Di! No wonder you're so proud of it. How about doing the trip around the world QAL for your son's quilt - the blocks make up super quick. Jxo

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  8. Love that bag Di, it looks like perfect texture and weight.

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  9. Di it is just perfect! It turned out beautifully x

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  10. Those are stunning fabrics for your son's quilt. I am sure you can get it done in time. I love the bag too, your fabric selections work so nicely.

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  11. I like your fabric selection for the birthday quilt! I've made my daughter and just about everyone else in our family a quilt, but not my 12 year old son. He says he doesn't want one, and I don't want ot make him seomthing that will embarass him when his friends are here - but I do wonder. Great bag by the way! Bags were my first sewing love, so I know good construction when I see it!

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  12. Your tote is absolutely gorgeous Di. I look forward to another year of following your lovely makes. Happy New Year. x

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  13. I love love love this! Really love the wee birdie and the colours, brilliant and so handy!

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  14. Wow love the birdy bag !

    I see a bit of Longshott in there! Great fabrics!

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