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Sometimes having an assistant can make quilting a little difficult. Thank goodness he is cute!
I've been working with the 30 fat quarters of
Lark by Amy Butler, that I won in February from
Pat Sloan's
Valentine Giveaway. See that little earbud set....that will be going along with me this
weekend so I can watch some videos when I have high-speed internet!
I have to admit that I was so excited to win this great bundle of fabric but when I got it I had no idea of what to make. I don't usually go for big prints and to me I couldn't see how they all coordinated......so they sat in my stash. Well I decided I needed a bigger tote bag for this weekend so I pulled out this bundle and started cutting.
I wanted to use only fabric from my stash. I had a fat quarter of solid Indigo
Quilter's Candy that I had bought from Connecting Threads last year so I cut it into strips and added it between the blocks. Of course I didn't have enough.....now what to do??
Digging further in my stash I found a turquoise that is at least 15 years old but matched perfectly so I made a piece of fabric. The funny thing was, the more I worked on it the more I liked the combination of prints!!
Still working with my stash I pulled out a piece of solid red.....another really old piece and used it for the back. Feeling it I am sure this is actually Palencia which is a blend of polyester and cotton that I used as lining in clothes many years ago....we just won't tell anybody about the polyester!
I did some fast free motion quilting on my 15-91 Singer sewing machine using Warm & Natural batting.
I love the way it looks! Contemporary and modern fabric here I come!
While
we Builder Bob was grilling dinner I brought it out on the deck to figure out how I wanted to straps. I didn't use a pattern for this...........just the idea in my head so who knows how it will turn out!
Wow am I long winded!! I'll have to wait till my next post to show you what the tote looks like.....believe me I'll be able to fit lots of goodies in it this weekend when I go to the
Missouri Star Quilt Co. grand opening!
I still have 2 giveaways going on so if you missed them check the last 2 posts!
Be sure to check these blogs today and see what fun blocks they have made for the Celebrate Red, White and Blue blog hop!
July 12th
31 comments:
Have lots and lots of fun at Missouri Star Quilts. I'm so glad you get to go!
wowie-zowie, Connie! I was scrolling through Google Reader and had to slam on the brakes when I saw your pics--I love it! What a fabulous idea for using a multitude of fabrics-this would make a great charm pack tote, too! I can hardly wait to see the finished product of your creativity!
Very pretty fabrics.
Your new and old fabrics look great together! I'm sew excited for your trip.
What a great bag this is turning into! Hmmmm - do you think it is big enough for a Missouri Star trip?
Connie, your combination of fabrics look fabulous together.
I love it already!! Such a cute helper! Can't wait to see the results!
Your tote will be fabulous and will hold all those treasures you are sure to find this weekend.Have fun!!
I love the tote Connie! Maybe I need to make one with my fat quarter bundle that I won. :O)
Vicki @ Quilting Lodge
I love Lark... and so do my cats :) There seems to be an instant attraction. However, they must not be nearly as sweet as yours because I wont let them sit on it just yet. I'm doing a EPP quilt and don't think I'll ever get tired of looking at the beautiful fabric.
Looks great! Love the black and teal to set off the colors!
All those colors look great together, and I look forward to seeing the completed bag.
Looks great Connie...can't wait to see it all finished!
Looks like it's going to be a great tote bag Connie...love how you used what you had in your stash to work with these pretty fabrics!!
Look forward to seeing all the goodies you bring back from Missouri Star Quilt!!!
wow! connie, you have a great creation going on there.
Your tote bag is looking great!! I can't wait to see the finished product!!
its looking good Connie and have fun at the quilt show.xx
I am loving it so far! You should do a tutorial for the bag - the straps are fantastic!!!
Connie, this is awesome! Joc is looking for just these types of fabrics -- bright colors and big, bold prints -- for her weekly "Ellie" pics. I'll have to send her a link to this line! And I really like the navy and turquoise as sashing -- they really compliment the blocks. Can't wait to see a final -- and enjoy your high-speed streaming!! :)
I love how you've put those bright fabrics together!!! Look forward to seeing the bag...
Hi Connie. Isn't it amazing how a win or a gift outside of our comfort zone can expand our horizons. I love the pattern that you are using. Can't wait to see the finished tote. Love your assistant too (mine is a Siamese).
I'm lmbo!! You are so funny! What are you planning on toting? The entire store back to your place?? lol The tote is lovely and my lips are sealed about the polyester! Have a terrific time this weekend!! Can't wait to see pics of what you come home with. :) You will take photos of some wonderful quilts at the show, too?
Looks like your on your way to becoming a modern quilty diva-----I guess sometimes we just have to be forced to work with something new before we decide we like it. It is going to make a great tote.
LOVE the tote so far. Can't wait to see the finished tote packed full of goodies. I bet you will still need another bag to get all the stash home from the grand opening.
Have a great time. Wish I was going to be there too. :(
Connie this is looking Great!! I am looking forward to seeing the finished product!
Have a Great time this week end!
Huggs,Nancy
That looks magic! Just beautiful colours together. Looking forward to see how it turns out :)
Such a great combination of the Amy Butler with the solids...I also love your design. Can't wait to see the finished product. Have fun on your trip!
Amanda
Such a great combination of the Amy Butler with the solids...I also love your design. Can't wait to see the finished product. Have fun on your trip!
Amanda
I wanna see it all finished! It looks fabulous!
Great combination of colors! And...what is it with our cats and dogs on fabric? Theres always a pet laying on my stuff! I love it!
Love the colors and sashing!!!
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