Adventures of a Novelty Fabric and Selvage Obsessed Quilter

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I am a busy wife and the mom of 19 year old twins, a boy and a girl who are Sophomores at Syracuse University.

I have been quilting since the spring of 2008. I love novelty fabrics, colorful and unique.

Selvage quilting is addictive! Who knew the "junk" we cut off and threw out would be what I now save! I started a new tradition when I travel--visiting quilt stores! I particularly enjoy going to stores that have been named in the Quilt Sampler Featured Shop Lists-




Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Selvage tote bag is completed in time for Lancaster!

One side:
Second side:
 
Bottom:
(Hoping the black bottom will help keep it clean)
How I did it:
I sewed up the two sides, and then sewed
 three inches in to create the bottom-
sorry, I missed getting a photo!

Tote sewn together:
Lining sewn and in place:
Zigzag to join strap together
"ruler" trim:
Adding "ruler" to cover raw edges:
One side sewn:
Straps pinned on:
Black edging sewn on:
Underside of strap:

I love it!

9 comments:

  1. Jill that came out beautiful. Hope you fill it with great things in Lancaster.

    Doris

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  2. Another wonderful selvage project!! I am going to Lancaster too!! what days will you be there?

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  3. What a fantastic bag Jill! Just love the tapemeasure on the handles - very clever!!! Have a wonderful time in Lancaster!

    Happy Sewing!

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  4. great tote bag, love the idea of using the tape measure!
    guess you only use bright fabrics selvages on your projects.
    Kathie

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  5. So cute! I love the tape measure too!

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  6. Jill,
    Your bag is great! And thanks for taking in-progress photos; I love to see the process. You work fast.
    Karen

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  7. your bag turned out great!
    didn't see you at the show - hope you had a good time. I thought it was great.

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  8. WOW WOW WOW
    The selvage stuff is def my favorite. You are amazing!!!

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  9. Oh my goodness I'm in love - this bag is just amazing :)

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