Last year at our local store
Sew This and That we had a regular class (called Free Block Frenzy) where we had a demonstration then made seminole strips. At the end of the year we had a number of them in different lengths and widths, to be made into a quilt or other item. I decided to make a large tote. I had seen this pattern in a magazine:
It is designed by Leanne Valiukas from Patchwork and Stitching Vol 8 No 11. (Photo from the magazine)
I did lots of calculating, measuring, alterating, joining, sewing, trimming, to make the strips into the required sizes. I then added lots of pockets (some were in the pattern, some I added myself to use up more of the blocks I had made).
And here is my finished bag:
This will be a very handy bag to take to classes as it is a good size for fitting in all the bits and pieces needed.
10 comments:
Excellent work it must be a good feeling to put all those bits to a good use.
Well done Marilyn! I remember that pattern in the craft magazine. Your design looks great, and I am sure it will be very handy. Hugs n Blessings from Sue x
What a great way to use up your bits. A fantastic useful bag.
Wow what a lovely bag..love the colours:) Well done.
fabulous bag Marilyn... Looks great and will come in handy
Hugs Dawn x x
Fantastic job on the bag. I love it. I'll have to check if I have this mag and then go make one myself. Thanks for the inspiration!
Wonderful bag and you were so creative in the use of your seminole strips .Congratulations on a great finish .
Sheila
love the bags...keep it up... I love looking at them
I have never been a big fan of the quilted bags until 3 of my friends made me one... Now I love them!
Yours is very pretty! well done!
I will have to 'google' seminole strips... I have no idea what that means. I just LOVE your bag, it is to die for. I love bags..lol!
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