It's What I Do ...
October 24, 2012 The last few times I went to Quilt Market I made myself a new bag (plus another one for my friend).
This bag is basically a miniature version of a quilt designed by the adorable & uber-talented Camille Roskelley ...
from her book "Simplify".
And this one is also a miniaturized version of a quilt I designed for the Lecien Quilt Market booth last year to promote the then newest Flower Sugar fabric collection.
(Free quilt pattern here.)
Well, I simply could NOT help myself.
I was compelled to make a bag inspired by this quilt - another commission by Lecien for last Quilt Market (I didn't go to that one).
(Quilt pattern available here.)
The blocks in the quilt measure 5 1/2"/side. The ones on this bag? A mere 1 3/4"!
If I'd had more time I might have made more blocks. But necessity is the mother of invention, right?
I wanted to add a bit of embroidery, but I didn't have gobs of time so I opted for a simple open lazy daisy stitch to create a delicate scalloped/lace trim. (I also started adding knots between the scallops, but it was too busy so I took 'em out.)
I love this novelty print from Meg Hawkey's "Whitewash" collection.
It features vintage sewing motifs and was perfect for this tote.
It didn't take me long to go with the chocolate brown dotted print for the bottom. Gives it a fun personality.
And I went for a lighter inside - makes it easier to find stuff in there!
It's a pretty roomy tote.
Ok. I'm signing off now until I get back from Houston. I promise to bring back lots of pictures and hopefully some other fun stuff.
If you're going to be there too I'd really love to meet you! I'll be at the C&T booth Saturday at noon for my book signing. I'll also be doing an embroidery demo (C&T booth again) Sunday at noon. Just remember "Nooners with Kristyne".
Uh ... wait a sec ... doesn't that mean something else? Never mind. You know what I'm sayin'. ;)
PS: For all you sick and twisted people who are jealous of my snowy climate, here's the view from my sewing room window.
Any volunteers to come and shovel? And scrape the ice off my windshield in the morning?
Reader Comments (26)
Oh, they're wonderful!! Have a fabulous time!
I thought we got the snow early enough living in Upstate NY but you beat us this year! At least starting in January I have reason to stay home and not go anywhere!! Baby time!
Love the new bag! You rock!
XOXO,
Sarah
The bag looks lovely! Have a wonderful time at Quilt Market, and escaping the snow!
Kristyne... love the bag and love how you share your inspirations! Have a fun and safe trip... maybe you will get hand cramps from signing your name over and over :) Happy Market! Kathi
oh, Kristyne, it's gorgeous! Have the most wonderful time at market, and hope you find some delcious new fabrics. Wish I could be at one of your nooners =) Can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!
I want snow, too! Have a great time in Houston!
PS - I have a yard of that same Whitwash fabric and I didn't even know that it had sewing references - I thought it was just nonsense script. Duh!
Can I be your friend??? :)
Love ALL the bags!
Have a wonderful time at Quilt Market and I'm definitely not one of those sick and twisted people ~ I hate the stuff!!
V x
Your bag is awesome!! Have a fabulous time with your nooners lol!
I must be very sick and twisted. I'm pining after your snow. It's starting to hot up here (not in a good way)! Love your bags Kristyne, have a fabulous time at market!
What a beautiful blog. I linked up through Pinterest. I'm now following through email. Whenever you have a minute, stop by for a visit. I'm a lover of vintage handsewn pretties. Looking forward to your posts.
Really, really pretty bag! Maybe a tutorial when you get home? Have fun in Houston!
That is a gorgeous bag!! Maybe you'll do a pattern for it so you can share? The snow we don't any share of! Have a great time at Quilt Market.
Um, I think you just called me 'sick and twisted'. Hahahahaha!!!
The bag is PERFECT! You are the Queen of Market Bags! Have fun! :)
Your new tote bag is gorgeous !
They are awesome!
Pretty bags! Love them all.
What an adorable bag!! Love it. Have fun at quilt market.
I was just finally looking at your new book and just grinned big. I have an original Q for quilt pattern in a frame on my sewing room wall that you gave me when we met at your first market. I hope your new book blows people away. Have a wonderful time. p.s. love the bags you made for market but you know going to be toooo little for sample spree. lol
andrea
Have a great time Kristyne...the bag rocks, your talent and patience to work with little pieces is incredible! At least there shouldn't be any snow in Houston! Lisa in Texas
It is a mini quilt on a bag! I am in total love. And just so that I plant myself firmly in the non sick and twisted camp, right now it is 11C (52F) outside and that is just a bit too cool for me. I like having my tea break on the patio at about 10am with the sun on my back and a cool breeze blowing. For me, this is sweater weather!
YAY!!! I'll have to look for you...and your bag :)
You know I hate snow and cvold but for you I would go out there and start shovel ... and after that have a nice cup of coffee with you in your sewing room. Oh, and of course I would walk away with your bags;-)
Have a wonderful time and Quilt Market and a lot of fabroc, Hildy
Oh. My. Goodness. THAT BAG NEEDS TO BE A PATTERN! *LOVE* it! You never cease to amaze me!!!! Have fun - and yes I would come shovel your walk and scrape your windshield just to get a chance to sit at your feet and learn to embroider like you do and also to quilt with you. Enjoy the warmer weather where you are going! I am dreaming of a white Christmas here! :O) Wish I could go to Houston, meet you face to face, get a book, get it signed and all that!!! Can't wait til it comes out! Woo hoo! Have a great time!
Thanks for the snow pic!! Love the bags. Have a great time at market and all the best for the book signing - bet you end up with writers cramp!!!
Have a great time! It really is a different experience going as an author. Drink it in! And next time we'll book our flights together.
Gorgeous bag. You are such a talent! Enjoy Quilt Market!