Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Sew Together Bag and Stash Report

One of the perks of working at a quilt shop is that I get to take classes for free.  Saturday I took the Sew Together Bag class.  I could have probably figured out how to put this bag together using the included instructions and You Tube videos that are out there, but taking a class helped a lot.  I got most of it done in 4 hours.





 I have made a few bags before, but I don't like dealing with iron on interfacing, zippers, sewing though multiple layers ( I broke 2 needles on this Sew Together Bag) and all the binding that comes with making a bag. Making a bag feels like work to me, not fun.   I am much better at piecing quilts than making bags!

Linking up: http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2017/10/biased-quilt-top-complete.html
http://www.elmstreetquilts.com/2017/10/all-decked-out.html

 Stash Report:
Used this week:  1.25 yards (Sew Together Bag)
Used year to date: 116.625 yards
Added this week:  11.0 yards ($4 backgrounds for scrap quilts)
Added year to date: 196.25 yards
Net Added yards: 79.625 yards


5 comments:

Gale Bulkley said...

But it's so pretty...

mangozz said...

I finally got the pattern but am not really looking forward to making it for all of the reasons you gave. However, I really want one and can't afford the prices at which they are going for. Yours came out pretty good. I like your color choices.

Patty said...

Love the bag! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts Bag It!

Danette said...

Your bag is very nicely made! I am the same way regarding bags. Bags take me a long time to make and I tire of using them quickly. I'm concentrating on quilts now - they can be used forever and can be washed.

Sandra :) said...

Hi Laura - I'm popping over from Bag It - your bag looks great! I have the pattern but haven't managed to sit down and give it a try yet - it's very intimidating :D There's a sew-along blogged online that I've bookmarked to review before I jump in, but it still seems like a massive undertaking. 4 hours seems like a reasonable time for a bag that detailed - that's very encouraging!