Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Sleeping Beauty Swoon Bag



I made this for my friend Colleen to use as a quilting project bag.  I don't know if the picture actually gives you a sense of the size... it's big!  Colleen loves patchwork, linen, and most especially Heather Ross fabric.  She's also a hand quilter and often brings a project to work on at our guild meeting/sew days.


To make this bag, I resized a Swoon block (pattern by Camille Roskelley) to fit the fussy cut sleeping beauty.  The outer fabric is a mix of Far, Far Away II by Heather Ross, Echino dots and natural linen.  It's lined with the faux patchwork print from Heather's most recent line, Nursery Versery. I used fusible batting to give it some structure and quilted along each of the seams.


I had so much fun making this and it was the perfect excuse to cut into my precious HR stash.  If anyone would love it as much as I do, it would be Colleen!  ; )

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17 comments:

  1. JeanetteMarch 6, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Very cute, love the fabric you used and the fussy cut centre! Well done.

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  2. DonnaMarch 6, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    very cute! love the fabrics and especially the fussy cut sleeping beauty!

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  3. JenniferMarch 6, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    How cute!! I love when people use quilt blocks in different ways! Stunning!

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  4. pippinsequimMarch 6, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    This is so awesome Adrianne! And so huge. :)

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  5. Kristi - Put a Quilt on ItMarch 6, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    So pretty. Great job. This bag would make anyone very happy.

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  6. craftytammieMarch 6, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    beautiful!

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  7. JayeMarch 6, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    If you are interested, remind me to show you how I did my Swoon blocks, so there were fewer pieces. I don't know if you care about that, but I like the look of fewer seams.

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  8. ColleenaMareenaMarch 6, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    It really is perfect for me Adrianne. Thank you so much! :)

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  9. KirstenMarch 6, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Beautiful tote - love how you fussy cut the centre1

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  10. trishMarch 6, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    What a fabulous bag!! I never thought to use large blocks as a bag front! This is such a good idea. :o)

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  11. mleMarch 6, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    What a great bag! The colors are great!

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  12. Live a Colorful LifeMarch 6, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    What a fabulous bag!! I have some of that linen and don't know what to do--what a great idea!

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  13. SallyMarch 6, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    This bag is gorgeous! I love it! Great use of the HR fabric :)

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  14. Julie Hirt - 627handworksMarch 6, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    I love this!!!

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  15. Hitch and ThreadMarch 10, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Just so gorgeous! Prints, pattern, thoughtfulness.

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  16. FrancineMarch 19, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Oh, I can't stand it, it's so so so adorable!!! Awesome gift :)

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  17. ColleenMarch 25, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    I loved this when I saw her with it while I was there! Just catching up on blogs and realized you made it. Looks great, what a fun gift for a friend!

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