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.   

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