Sunday, April 27, 2014

Swap Tote Bag


I am participating in a few swaps over on Flickr and for one we are making tote bags. I really struggled with ideas because my partner likes bright colors and low volume text prints. I have really wanted to play with plus blocks, so I finally just dove in yesterday and came up with this bag. It measures 16 x 16 x 4 inches a pretty good size. I used 2 layers of fusible fleece, so it is pretty sturdy.

I machine quilted it vertically every half inch and used scraps. I also quilted the lining the same way.

I thought the front was so busy, I would just use a solid on the back. It is not solid but a smallish red check.

I used a low volume text print for the lining. I put red pockets on each side for storage.
Today, I plan on working on a goodie to go inside, tidying up my sewing room, and some handwork for my Let It Snow BOM embroidery quilt. I have to go to a charity event that I am on the board for, but I would really just prefer to stay in my sweats and enjoy the rainy, gray day in my sewing room! Our computer died earlier this week, so I am learning how to navigate with Windows 8, it is significantly different, so I have a big learning curve...

27 comments:

  1. Great tote bag - I love all the colors.

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  2. Love the tote bag! I agree Windows 8 is an adjustment, I remember thinking what no start button! EEK!

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  3. A fantastic bag... who wouldn't love that?!
    Such a sweet stitchery...hope you have some time to relax and stitch!

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  4. Great bag, love the pattern and colours.

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  5. The bag of my dreams! Beautiful!

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  6. The bag is gorgeous I think! Love the quilting!

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  7. I love that bag! I hate Windows 8! :) My husband loaded Win8 on my computer last year and I made him uninstall it after a couple of days. Not necessary. Stick with Win7 in my opinion.

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  8. What a fantastic bag! That + pattern is wonderful. Lucky partner.

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  9. love the tote with the +, so cute

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  10. Nice work on the bag. Love the pattern and the colors.

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  11. Glad to hear you are back on the net! What a fabulous bag. I love bright colours and have been wanting to try the plus blocks, too! I feel the same way about comfy clothes!

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  12. What a lovely bag!!! It's so pretty and fun!!!

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  13. I love the plus pattern! That is on my list to try. Your tote bag is great. Lucky swap partner!

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  14. Nice bag i have to do One the Same.
    Sylvia

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  15. beautiful tote! I think the "solid" on the back looks great and keeps it from being too busy. Great quilting texture too!

    Thank you so much for partying at Needle and Thread Thursday!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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  16. What a lovely bag. It reminds me of tetris.

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  17. Love the tote! I really want to make one with those pluses now too. Your partner is going to be thrilled!

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  18. super cute tote, I love the plus pattern!!!

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  19. I love how you used the plus block to make the tote. What a clever idea! She will love it.

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  20. That bag, that bag... I love that bag!
    Esther

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  21. What a fun bag! I love the plus pattern, you did a lovely job! I am sure she is going to love it! :) Thank you for the inspiration--we have featured you over on the Fort Worth Fabric Studio blog! :)

    -Lindsey

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  22. Love the bright colours. Great bag.

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  23. Love the bag and the let it snow is sew cute!

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  24. I really love the vertical quilting. Smart choice. Thanks for linking up to Inspire Us Thursdays on The Inspired Wren.

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  25. Love everything about your bag!
    ~Janie at Isabella's Whimsy

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