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Monday, August 22, 2016

Sew Together Bag #3

Don't ever make one of these bags!
I'm warning you...
if you make one, you will be making a dozen.
You will want to make one for every person you know.
Okay... maybe not the men you know,
but every woman you know.

A while ago I made two of the Sew Together Bags
and gave both of those to friends.
I wanted one for myself, though,
so pulled the fabrics and finished this last night.




The possibilities for the outside of these bags are endless.




I had wanted to try the straight line quilting with different threads
and this was the perfect project for it.
It's hard to see the different threads in the photo,
but I used a metallic thread, lime green, aqua, teal and turquoise.
(Thanks, Lara! She gave me the idea for this type of quilting.)




The inside fabrics of this one blend more than the other two I made.

 


Don't be intimidated by the zippers.
Here is a wonderful tutorial for making this bag.
It is loaded with photos and great directions.




I already have the fabric pulled for the next bag.
Christmas isn't too far away!


If you take the plunge,
don't say I didn't warn you!
:D

Happy Quilting!

13 comments:

Libby in TN said...

I've seen many of these and have thought about making at least one for myself. You assure me it's doable ...?

Sara said...

I've made 4 of them now and have the fabric and zippers all pulled together for 2 more. You're right - they are addictive. I've gifted 2 of the bags and plan to mail another one this week as a birthday gift.

Your quilting is definitely fun and gives the bag some real texture.

glassbylindi.blogspot.com said...

Wow guess I should have waited to buy the pattern. I made it and you are right, am making many more but am altering the pattern to make a bigger purse for me.

Needled Mom said...

That is fabulous. I just love the colors. I have yet to make one.

Teresa in Music City said...

Beautiful Ramona!!! I've made quite a few of the Bionic Gear Bags which are similar, so I know how much work that is. Great job!!!

Sandie said...

This looks like what I've been looking for to carry all my glasses/contact lens stuff. Just started wearing contacts again, and need to carry drops, and extra lenses and glasses and readers and sunglasses! But it's worth it to feel close to feminine once in a while! Thanks for the pattern link!

Judy D in WA said...

How fun! I love everything about this!

I have this pattern. I'm going to get it out right now!!!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

that is such a delightful bag!! love it - is there a pattern for it? I do not usually make bags but this one might need to be made.

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

just saw where the pattern was - off to see it

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

one more question - what is the size of the bag I do not see any info for that on the site where the pattern can be purchased from

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

What a beautiful bag! I have seen them but.....still haven't made one. Your quilting on the outside really adds to it!

Dgstebbins said...

ok it's me Debra out here in colorado, you can send me one of those bags anytime. Miss you guys.

Miaismine said...

Eeesh! They look hard, but with all those compartments I may have to give it a go! You do such beautiful quilting! You're right, perfect Christmas gifts! Who am I kidding? I'm hooked! Pinning and sending to my daughter as well! Thank you!