Totebag mania
Pictures below…Joyce, don’t look!
I finally figured out what to do for Janome-America in exchange for being part of their artists loaner program (I’m currently using a 6600 which I love love love!)….a totebag pattern for their magazine! With customizable pockets. I wanted to do something that wasn’t necessarily quilty this time (last time I did an applique pattern using Bali Fabrics’ “Flanneltiks”, the Balinese Garden one, pattern available here — scroll down).
I saw the Japanese-inspired cranes fabric on eQuilter (although it looks like this colorway is already sold out), and knew my Mom would probably like it, so I ordered that up to maker her for Mother’s Day, then realized SIL’s b-day is at the end of May (speaking of which, Joyce, if you are reading this…please STOP reading
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So, made one for her, and as long as I was at it made two more. I’ll keep one
Here’s a picture of the insides of the bag (or did I already share that?)…. I added a “key leash”…. about 18 inches of grosgrain ribbon with a ring at
May 1st, 2006 at 3:18 pm
Oh what a great collection of bags. I’m on a tote bag kick right now also…DD is selling them to her friends.
GREAT JOB Sarah!
And, I’m sure Janome is going to LOVE this also.
May 1st, 2006 at 4:37 pm
These are so great Sarah! I am so impressed by your technical expertise and attention to detail. Beautiful!
May 1st, 2006 at 5:27 pm
VERY nice! Wonderful fabric choices and such impeccable work–looks very “designer”.
May 3rd, 2006 at 1:10 am
The bags are gorgeous! I’ve loved reading your blog.