When my quilting magazines arrive, I immediately look for a purse pattern. I was not disappointed in this current April issue I received a week ago.
This tote was designed by Nina McVeigh and is intermediate in skill level. It has woven handles which call for an apparatus (Diva Custom Cord Maker) you have to buy that costs $35, but I made mine from a coffee can lid.
It also calls for you to make piping out of cording and bias tape you make.
Anyway, I used all new fabric from my ebay store from Michael Miller and Exclusively Quilters.
http://stores.ebay.com/Fabric-for-quilts-and-more
It is pieced and quilted, and I am very happy with it, since it is my first attempt. I did follow the pattern, except I put in a magnetic closure and added pockets on the inside. I like a lot of pockets. I did find that the inside lining piece was too tall so I made alittle edging out of the lining which sticks up on the outside of the bag (the polka dot), and I rather like that. My husband called it a happy accident.
I used Warm and Natural batting for the outside and fusible fleece on the lining.
You have to make bias tape from the 8 fabrics you use to make the bag. If you don't know how, it is shown on the website for McCall's.
http://nccallsquilting.com/
You have to buy the magazine to get the pattern for the tote.
very nice, too summerish
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara, Sandra from your sewing purses for fun group. Just like to commend you on your wonderful work on your blog. I just started one on Friday and need to get a digital camera to post pictures. Keep up the good work.
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