I bought this fabric to make a bag to take with me to Quilt Market. I knew I wanted some as soon as I saw those butterflies and it's even prettier in real life! The question was, which bag to make? I decided on trying this pattern after seeing so many cute versions online. It's a brand new one called Super Tote and it's by Anna of Noodlehead. It's a .pdf pattern too so no waiting when you want to start sewing after 8pm! : )
The main fabric is a linen/cotton blend called Ghost Wing by Anna Maria Horner. The dotty fabric on the side is an oldie but a goodie called County Fair by Denyse Schmidt. You can still find it around online if you look for it. I used Pellon SF101 on all of the exterior pieces as suggested in the pattern.
I forgot how long bags can take to make. For some reason, they feel like a 1-2 hour project. Not! This one took me about six hours (with Mama/kid stuff inbetween). Maybe longer? I started cutting and fusing last night and stitched all day today. Normally this isn't a problem, but I've got packing to do!
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Speaking of Quilt Market, I will be posting pictures onto Instgram and Facebook as I go. You can find links on the top right hand side of the blog.
The tote is fabulous, a great match for the design and fabric. Have a wonderful time at Market and thanks for taking pictures since I can't be there. Don't feel sorry for me - I'm planning on having a blast myself at BamQ's Retreat :)
ReplyDeleteI've been looking at all the totes people have done in her pattern. Yours is a fave in that butterfly print. I had a hard time choosing what to order out of that line and cannot wait to get my feathers in the mail!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out fabulous Adrianne! Have a blast at mariet! I'll be making this tote while you are there.
ReplyDeleteit's so pretty. great job!!! and have fun at market. yippy!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty - that fabric is perfect for a bag. I also never budget in enough time for bag making.
ReplyDeleteHave a great trip! I love the butterfly bag.
ReplyDeleteWonderful !
ReplyDeleteGail at Probably Actually just made one like this! It's almost like that print was made for this bag.
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