The last time we visited family in America, my cousin produced all of this loveliness from her garage:
This belonged to my Great Aunt and we calculated some of the fabric was over 25 years old! I made 5 lapquilts out of it for my USA cousins in 2012 and there was still lots left.
In February this year, I shared this Missouri Star Quilt Company tutorial for making a charm square tote bag. I never showed the finished bag (unlike me) so here it is:
My cousin is 60 in a few weeks time so I thought she might like a bag made out of her Mom's fabric so I've made a start:
I know it gets said a lot about MSQ's tutorials but this really is a great one and even if you've never made a bag before, give this one a go - you can do it!
Going to finish it up later and pop it in the post tomorrow - fingers crossed she gets in time! Linking up with Lee and Lorna:
What a cute bag!!! I saw the tutorial but haven't had a chance to make one yet. I'm honestly afraid that once I start making them... I won't want to stop!
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Pretty bag!
ReplyDeleteI haven´t seen the tutorial, but you tempted me to look at it!
You are a kind lady, Jen!
Always sewing and giving!
What a great score - all those pretty prints! Such a cute patchwork bag, Jennifer. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting gift all those vintage fabrics.Your work is awesome and I love the bag you made in February I am sure your cousin will more than delighted with the bag you are making it looks great so far. Will have to have a look at the tutorial. Cheers Pauline
ReplyDeleteVery cute! A great thing to do with those fabrics. Bags of some sort are in my future.
ReplyDeleteBags are so much fun to make. I will have to try this tutorial. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, what a pile of fabric!!
ReplyDeleteI love the bag - I need to make this one, too! What a great bunch of fabric.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea, and what special fabrics, I am sure your cousin will be thrilled! You are so thoughtful x
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