Monday, March 2, 2020

OUT WITH THE OLD IN WITH THE NEW

I was searching for a piece of felt this past week for one of my folio projects and came came across this large hunk of odd fabric.
I bought it ages ago, at least 20 plus years or more.  It isn't actually quilted, but has the impression of quilting.  It is also quite heavy.  
The back side is just this white thread.  I had about two yards of the stuff and it is rather bulky so I decided it might be nice to make some bags out of it and get it out of the bin. 
I cut out three pieces 19 wide by 44 inches long.  Enough to make three bags and be rid of it.  It seemed like they would be rather plain so I thought it might be nice to put something on the front of them.  I ended up making a 12 inch star block.  I turned under the four sides a half inch and it was a perfect idea to decorate the front of the bags.  
I sewed the blocks on to the front of the bags.  Bought some handle material and finished off the three.
And the finished product.  I think these will do well at my quilt shows boutique in January.  I did line them as well to give them a finished look.
I also finished up a third folio this past week as well.  These have been such fun.  I will say that this one was a bit of a chore with so many different compartments and pockets.  Is was supposed to have a pin cushion in it, but I figured the felt pin area was fine for a this little travel tool kit.
The best part of this one is in folds up into this nice little handy take with you tool kit.
Sorry no peacocks this week, just Peaches my daughter's gentleman duck helping out with the gardening chores.  Marvin his lady is in the fuzzy background.  And yes, their names should be switched.  My grandson's named them when they were little ducklings, and once grown up they discovered their names didn't match properly, but refused to switch them.  They each knew their names and would come when you called them.   


11 comments:

  1. Pretty bag, this fabric looks like denim, and the block pops!

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  2. Hi Donnalee! Great use of that mystery fabric - the totes look great. I have to giggle about Peaches and Marvin. How sweet is that they come when called?! Thanks for linking up today. ~smile~ Roseanne

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  3. Great way to use up the mystery fabric, and those bright stars are perfect for dressing up the bags, too! I'm really impressed with your folio tool kits!

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  4. You are so talented. Love the duck. What a poser.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥

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  5. Fabulous bags and you sure made them pretty with the star blocks. Wonder what the mystery fabric is called ....

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  6. Looks like upholstery fabric, which has gotten a second life as bags - well done!

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  7. Oh I like how you added that bright star to the bag!! It looks great and really brightens up the denim!

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  8. I love Peaches! What a great photo of him. Happy sewing. Your fabrics in your star are so fun.

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  9. Great that you finally found a use for the mystery fabric. Peaches certainly is a handsome boy!

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  10. Great way to use up that yardage. I'm sure they will sell well. Peaches is wonderful! Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.

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  11. That was a great idea adding the blocks to bags. Funny the ducks names, I think that happen a lot with cats too. Thank you for linking up to Put your foot down.

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