Why oh why did it take me so long to finally make Anna's 241 Tote? Well, the actual reason is because I kept changing my mind on what fabrics to use! Every time I thought I was ready to start, a new fabric combination tempted me away! Yesterday though, I got a brainwave staring at this stack of rainbow Lizzy House goodness. Of course, patchwork!
Between my stash and the scraps I received last week, I used prints from all five of Lizzy's current fabric lines: Lizzy Dish, Red Letter Day, Castle Peeps, 1001 Peeps, and Outfoxed! They play very nicely together!
To calm the patchwork a bit I used Quilter's Linen for the sides, Kona stone for the interior, and Pearl Bracelet in brown for the side pockets. There is a little 1001 Peeps as the inner pocket too! Still not convinced? Check out all the other beautiful bags in the Noodlehead Flickr Group! :)
I am SO happy with the way this bag turned out! It really is a great pattern and I can see myself making more for sure. There are just so many fabric possibilities, which of course is my favorite part, hehe! It came together really quite quickly, I started and finished it yesterday!
Finished up my Kona Challenge quilt today! It's in the wash. Shall share tomorrow!
Planning a few more scarves! Will write a little tutorial up next time I make one. Hopefully next week sometime!
These could very well be the cutest scissors ever. They're so tiny! Little Gems, purchased from The Workroom's online shop! Now I feel the need to collect tons of embroidery scissors! Need to start embroidering again to rationalize it! :)
Another George + diet coke photo, hehe!
Today I love the..
Smell of: Fresh laundry
Sound of: George running about!
Taste of: Shortbread cookies
Sight of: George's Pummelvision
Feel of: Comfy clothes
Good Things about Today:
- Finished up a quilt
- The sun is out!
- Productive day so far!
- Chocolate!
george + diet "cherry" coke... that is the perfect combination! ;) very cute bag jeni. i need to make one also. it is on the christmas "to make" list.
ReplyDeleteA patchwork version... brilliant!
ReplyDeleteLove the bag!!! And can't wait to see the quilt! :)
ReplyDeleteI think the tote is great, it was worthy to wait for the right fabrics :)
ReplyDeleteLove your tote! Perfect!
ReplyDelete*smooches* to George!
I love your bag!! I just made one of Anna's bags on Friday, she is so talented. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm completely smitten with your tote, it's beyond perfect!
ReplyDeleteYour tote is too cute and you know I always love me some George!
ReplyDeletelove it! Looks like you've had a great weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteI have 241 bag pattern too and haven't made it as yet!
ReplyDeleteYours turned out beautiful. Love those little scissors and George is maybe the cutest little critter I've ever seen!
So you are reading my mind or have looked at my list of Xmas presents to make. I have to make 6 of Anna's 241 bags...yikes! And I'm planning to use fabric from my stash and not buying any more...thanks for the patchwork idea. Can't wait for the scarf tutorial b/c I have some AMH voile and pink herringbone flannel put aside for a scarf for my mom ( looks just like your black flannel). However...what is the fabric on top in your "scheming"picture? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYour bag is amazing, I love the patchwork!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great version of Anna's purse!
ReplyDeleteLove the way your 241 tote turned out, great idea doing the patchwork! My 241 pattern pieces are right here...need to figure out which fabric to use for it. I love Anna's patterns!
ReplyDeletegreat job jeni, you're just too cute! I'm so glad you liked making it and the patchwork is so perfect. can't wait to see your kona challenge project looks really awesome!
ReplyDeleteYou were busy! Love the tote and I'm loving the scarf fabrics too.
ReplyDeleteI saw so many versions of this bag and can´t believe how different they all look - I love this patchwork version!
ReplyDeleteAlso I´m very much looking forward to seeing these scarves - the fabric you picked is so pretty!
The bag is just too cute! I think I'll be making myself one of those and if all goes well I'll make a couple more for Xmas pressies!!! Looking forward to a scarf tute as I have some lovely voiles put to one side for scarf making too!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for a scarf tutorial. I'll be moving soon (to the Madison area) and want to make a scarf for a friend that lives here before I go. I'll keep checking back for that tutorial.
ReplyDeleteAaaaagh! I still haven't bound my Kona quilt for the meeting tonight! I need to get on that right quick.
ReplyDeleteI love your version of the 241 tote! I used my box of Lizzy House scraps to make a patchwork pillow over the weekend. I am going to share on ThreadedMess.com as soon as I stuff it with a pillow form :)
ReplyDeleteYour 241 is so fabulous. I'm still trying to decide how I'd like to use all of my fun LH fabrics! And George with the diet coke can kills me! So do those scissors, actually!
ReplyDeleteLove your patchwork bag AND the 241 tote that is in your inspiration collage on 10/28. Now I am obsessed! Can you tell me what size your patchwork squares are?? My daughter already asked for a patchwork bag and this one would be PERFECT (now that you have inspired me!).
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