Saturday, July 30, 2011

A new bag for me!

I noticed a few weeks ago that the bag I use to cart all my stuff to church has a few seams that were coming apart. It was the bag I made over 4 years ago to use as a diaper bag when my son was born. It has had a. lot. of use, so I figured it was as good an excuse as any to make a new bag!! I actually spent a lot of time thinking about what I wanted this bag to look like, and I decided that I wanted a simple, sort of neutral color, but add something fun to show off my true sewing love - quilting. :)

So, I made a few awesome quilt blocks to attach to the outside! I LOVE how they came out!!! Here it is:

One one side, I did the "Star" paper piecing block from the Summer Series, only I shrank it down to about half size. With the border, it finished at just under 7 inches. I love it!


On the other side I just made some half square triangles and created this cute pinwheel/star thing. It finished at just over 8 inches.


The inside is a deep blue with green pockets. The fabric is all Modern Meadow, that I was able to get at 50% off! Woot woot!


I am so happy with this bag! I know we'll have many happy Sundays together! :)
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11 comments:

  1. MelindaJuly 30, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    So cute Lindsay! Love the fabric combination, and your star is gorgeous! You're going to get some compliments on that one!

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  2. Katie BJuly 30, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Looks so good, Linz! I'd definitely be using this more than just Sundays!

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  3. LeanneJuly 30, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    That is a great looking bag, I love the stars!

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  4. AngieJuly 30, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Loooove it! But then, you know how much I like bags.

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  5. JenJuly 30, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    That is absolutely fabulous.

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  6. tiffanyJuly 30, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    so cute

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  7. LeeJuly 31, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    So cute! Love it!

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  8. Happy TurtleAugust 1, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Love the bag. And that blue is gorgeous. Making the other women at church jealous I'm sure! :)

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  9. MitziAugust 1, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Great bag! I have a feeling you're going to get a lot of requests from friends for a bag like that!

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  10. Christie describeHappyAugust 1, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Great looking bag! Nice to whip up something new to tote!

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  11. NatalieAugust 2, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    This looks great, love the modern meadow!

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