After finishing up Halloween Jubilee last week, I decided I could just play in my sewing room this week, and I did! I started out by making myself a new quilted tote bag, using scraps from the Dutch fabrics that I used for this year's Stay at Home Round Robin.
There's even a little light blue 💙 in there for the September RSC color of the month!
My tote bags are based on this video tutorial from Missouri Star Quilt Company, and I've made several over the years. I like to make them bigger (this one measures about 14 inches wide and 12 inches deep) and add things like inner pockets and a magnetic snap. I use these instead of a purse, and have wanted a new one for awhile.
I played with string blocks this week, too - these are from Bonnie Hunter's free String X pattern. I wanted to play with blues, cheddar/gold, and reds. Look, there's even some light blue in there!
When groups of four are put together, they look like this:
Somehow along the way, I also made the two light blue Masala Box blocks that I need for September, so there is that!
On to the September projects!
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Pretty and elegant bag, Diann.
ReplyDeleteJust playing is so fun and you made great blocks.
Happy weekend!
my bags never turn out so nice, I have made tote bags but I don't care for making them I think and that is why they do not turn out neat.
ReplyDeleteString-X is such a fun quilt to make. Love your version too -- bright & cheerful! I really need to make a new bag too. If I remember correctly, my Fall bag is showing the usual wear & tear! Have a good week!
ReplyDeleteI like your new bag and your new squirrel! I made a string X one year as an RSC project. Don't remember which tutorial I used but it was fun.
ReplyDeleteYour new bag is beautiful, and more pockets is always great ;) Fun and pretty X blocks, perfect for scraps! I love these colors too.
ReplyDeleteLovely pale blue blocks also, of course you have a large collection with cute little penguins ;))
Your Marsala blocks are coming to the end aren't they. Will we be seeing a quilt top soon? No pressure!!!!
ReplyDeleteGood job on the bag. I've sort of given up on purse making since my fiasco a year or so ago. Maybe I should give that tutorial a try. Who couldn't use another bag?
String X is a great block. It looks great with the pops of cheddar!
Those Dutch fabrics made such a pretty bag! I use a cross-body mini purse, and I am thinking about making a cross-body tote of some kind. Wearing anything on my shoulder just exhausts me for some reason. I love your strings!! Trying to avert my eyes. ;)
ReplyDeleteOh my… where to start? I love your bag! I’ll have to check out that video. The Dutch fabrics are so elegant. And those X string blocks! I never would have thought to put those colors together, but they look amazing! That is going to be a fun project. And your Masala blocks - you must be getting close to the finish line on that, and I can’t wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteoohhh...playing is fun and you're off tho a great start on using light blue this month!
ReplyDeletePrimary colors make such eye catching quilts. Your bag came out great and those masala blocks are adding up. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new bag and a nice start on you Light BLUE sewing for the RSC, Diann!!
ReplyDeletegreat little bag- I like the colors in the string x - bright and happy
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm loving that String X!
ReplyDeletePretty bag, lovely blocks, a great week of stitching!
ReplyDeleteI really like your tote. Thanks for the link. I like the fabrics that you used for it. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteYou got a lot done for ‘just’ playing in your sewing room. Your string x blocks look great. I think I’ll copy your idea. I’m retreating in Oct and need some projects I don’t need to think too much about while there. I’m sure I can find some hunk of solid to cut in advance and I’ll throw a bag of strings in to pull from. Did you use paper or cloth foundation or did you just sew the strings together? Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI really should make a new bag for fall, but I don't want anything that big. I also need to make a little "wallet" for my Driver's License and credit card since I don't carry a big wallet anymore. Looks like you had un this week just playing around.
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Your projects are so fun. I need to take a look at that Bonnie Hunter pattern. My strings basket is suddenly overflowing!
ReplyDeleteYou certainly had a great play day , Diann. The bag is darling and love the String X blocks. I am going to have to give them a go sometime soon. Have a great week.
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