Monday, March 9, 2020
GROWN UP BACK PACKS
My VBF Brooke at Silly Mama Quilts shared her Meadow Whispers Backpack a couple weeks ago. I thought it was a great idea for myself. I often prefer not to haul a handbag around and this seemed like a nice idea for me to use when out and about at quilt related events. I purchased the pattern from her Etsy shop and I was ready to go.
What really got me interested was I had this cork I purchased and seeing Brooke's with the cork bottom really made me think this would be a great adult backpack idea.
Brooke's pattern direction with color pictures are very easy to follow and in no time at all I had my backpack put together.
And here it is all done. It took me two short afternoons and one minor trip to the fabric store for the twill tape. It is lined with a zipper pocket inside as well. It only used three fat quarters for the outside and a small strip of cork. A half yard of fabric for the lining and the zipper pocket inside was plenty to finish them off. I think this would be a perfect children's backpack idea too.
Spring has arrived in our area. The almond trees are in full bloom. Nice to have winter weather almost over, although a little more rain would be nice.
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Lovely backpack, and the use of cork is a great idea for the bottom.
ReplyDeleteawww....thanks so much!!!
ReplyDeleteit turned out great!!
Good job. Love the cork-bottom. Would be a good idea on purses also!
ReplyDeleteHi Donnalee! Wowee - the almond trees are gorgeous. They definitely rival the cherry blossoms with their delicate petals and color. Great adult backpack, too. Cork on the bottom is a great idea - it gives it nice stability yet doesn't add any extra weight to the overall design. Thanks for linking up today. ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteThat's a great backpack - very pretty! I've made something very similar and it is definitely handy when you don't want to carry a purse.
ReplyDeleteYour backpack is lovely, Donnalee! I love your cork bottom. Is there a bit of a metallic shimmer to it?
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented. Our almonds trees are all green now, but I sure did enjoy all the blossoms.
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Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥
I like the idea of the stripes. I have tons of drawstring backpacks to get to work on. I'm hoping that can start next week. I use fabric to make the drawstrings.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute alternative to carrying a purse! Love the cork. Thanks for linking to Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!! I like alternatives to purses too!
ReplyDeleteNice! Love the cork on the bottom, too!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I have some cork fabric too, it's such a fascinating material to work with.
ReplyDeletePretty and practical....got to be happy with that.
ReplyDeleteCute backpack. I love the photo of the Almond Trees. Thank you for linking up to Put your foot down.
ReplyDeleteNice little project, and that blooming tree is beautiful
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