If you are tired of seeing my Mouthy Stitches Tote then just skip to the bottom of this post for another project or two. I am so pleased with the way this turned out I thought I would share it one more time and tell you how I decided to make this pattern
After perusing my secret partner's mosaic I knew she would love these colors and prints, but I was not sure how to incorporate her inspirations into a tote.
Then I remembered this quilt that Katy made {I am still working on my version of Orange Soda}, and I thought my partner might like a smaller version of this pattern.
made by Katy Jones |
I cut the fabrics into 3" strips and sewed them together in groups of three and then cut the strips into 3" strips and sewed them all together to make a patchwork piece 6 blocks wide and 6 blocks high.
We were instructed to follow this pattern, which would make a finished tote measuring approximately 13" x 13 1/2".
Mine is pretty close to that size, but not exact.
Then I drew a leaf shape that was 2 1/2" long and traced them on to some Steam a Seam 2 light and fused this to an aqua solid. Cut them out and then fused them to the patchwork piece. I used fusible batting and then quilted it through the leaf patterns in wavy lines and then added some random circles throughout the rest of the piece.
For the backside I just used a few of the scraps that were already sewn together to make a strip and then sewed it to some Putty colored Essex Linen, fused it to a piece of batting and quilted it with random wavy lines.
There are strict rules with this swap. No extras besides a key fob. Shoot, I didn't even know what a key fob was, but it is a key ring or key chain, so I made a simple one using this tutorial.
So there you have it partner. Now I need to wait 2 more weeks to get it sent off to you.
I liked these fabrics so much that I made two quick zippy pouches to give as gifts to some friends at Sewing Summit later this week.
This one was influenced by this cute pouch that I saw on Flickr.
"di"
14 comments:
All totally beautiful x
Oh it's so gorgeous! Such a shame about the strict rules because your zipper pouches are just so perfect too! say hello to Katy, Katy and Laura Jane at SS, have a wonderful time!
These are all fab, love them!
Very nice Di. Your partner will be thrilled. Personally I think strict rules are a good thing, then no one is disappointed, right?
Well done.
How do you get so much done when you have family in town? You amaze me. The pouches are awesome!
I love them all, the bag is wonderful as are the pouches!
You are a star! That tote is amazing and your partner will love you - and if it is me I already love you!!!
I just love every bit that's in this post. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous.
I just love that tote and such a gorgeous little pouch - the machine quilting and hand quilting are fabulous :)
I do love that tote but have come to the conclusion that it is destined for someone else. Thanks for the link to the fob tute as I was wondering how to make it!
Beautiful work Di!!! ♥♥♥
Love them all - you have one very lucky partner!!
These are so beautiful! Love the colors and pouches! What a great size for a tote as well! I've never heard of a key fob before, but showed it to my college age daughter and she was drooling already! So glad you posted this!
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