Well another day of snow up here in the north country. We have about 5 inches of new snow now. At least we can be grateful that we don't have as much as last year. Last year we had over 110 inches of snow!!
While looking at all the snow around here all the time I get real anxious for spring to come. Now we don't have the really nice springtime's that most of you all do, but at least the snow and ice are gone. I decided to make a pink tote bag with pretty pastel pink colors in celebration of Valentine's Day and springtime.
First I had to cut 44 4x4" squares
Then I had to line up 22 squares for each side
After sewing the two sides and cutting a pink lining to match the sides I attached fusible fleece to them, added handles and then walla........a bag!
I really like making these patchwork bags. I have finished lots of different one's. Think I will put them in my shop and do some more for the summer markets around here. Last year they sold really well. I could really use a new one myself for a new sewing bag.....hmmmmm.....which color should I make??
Thanks for stopping. Got a new recipe for you on the left under Recipe Exchange. Sounds good...might have to try it.
Take care. :)
Hi Colleen,
ReplyDeleteI hear your snow is headed our way! You can keep it if you would like!
Love your pink bag--fabulous! Springy!
I will have to check your your show tomorrow. Sounds like fun!
Enjoy,
Brb
Copied the recipe, sounds good and looks easy, and easy is what I am about. The pink bag is perfect to get over the winter blues, and I will be checking out the craft fair tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteG'day Colleen. That pink bag is just gorgeous. It would make a fabulous gift. Love the pictures of the snow. It's hot where I live, in North Central Victoria, Australia. I think it reached about 38 today and more hot weather is forecast over the next couple of days. Take care. Liz...
ReplyDeleteYou make the bag look so easy yet it's hard work to finish it I know, so well done, it's lovely. x
ReplyDeletesuch a pretty bag!! loving the pink, so perfect for spring :) x
ReplyDeleteVery very pretty. lovely bright and cheery colours against all that snow too.xx
ReplyDeleteLove this quilted bag, sooo Spring!
ReplyDeleteI love this bag! A great design and beautiful fabric.
ReplyDeleteYour bag is really lovely, very spring-like colours. A little snow here, but lots of rain too. Hope you have a good, not too snowy, week.
ReplyDeleteYour bag is so pretty. Perfect for Valentines.
ReplyDeleteAli x
Very pretty, lovely colours :)
ReplyDeleteLove the patchwork bag
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous bag. I love working on summery projects when the weather is cold and wintry! Lovely snow pics but I don't envy you!
ReplyDeleteA very cheery spring time bag!
ReplyDeleteYour bag is lovely. Perfect for Valentines day.
ReplyDeleteI love the pinks of this bag.Perfect for spring!
ReplyDeleteThat bag is gorgeous! I love the colours and it's a perfect size too :-) Simmi x
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely bag. The colours are really spring like. Lets hope spring is on the way really soon :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bag! I always enjoy making bags too! Thanks for sharing.
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