Two items on my Year Of Projects list are to make a new work tote and complete my stitch sampler wrap.
This week I worked on both.
First, my tote bag.
A few weeks ago I saw a YouTube video by Midnight Quilt Show about using stash fabric to create a tote.
Turns out, the pattern is free on Craftsy.com!
It is the Tiki Tote.
I used left over fabric from my Cleo Skirt, my husband’s quilt, my Little House table runner and other stash scraps.
I cut them all into 2.5″ strips and then into 2.5″x5″ strips.
I have sewn four of the eight outer panels and, surprisingly, they seem to work together!
I do not plan on using strips for the inside, instead using one piece of fabric for the liner.
I also have some cream canvas that I’ll be able to use for the straps (hopefully there is enough).
I also managed to complete a few more rows of my stitch sampler wrap (free pattern on Ravelry).
I plan on having this done and blocked by mid August.
That’s it for this week!
(BTW-having a problem with my WordPress account via my computer, so posting from my phone. Posts will be short & sweet!)
Your tote is going to be dynamic. I agree with a solid lining too.
I made the stitch sampler shawl. It was a great way to learn some stitches. I enjoyed making it and plan on doing another one soon. I like the color of yours.
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I’m really enjoying it! I’m knitting it right now!
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i watched the video from Midnight Quilter….great tote bag and it’s true…all those fabrics look great together! Love your Stitch Sampler wrap too. I’ll have to go look for that one!
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I really liked her video and knew right away I wanted to make it 😊
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Love the scrappy look of the Braid quilt sections. I hope you have the material you need for lining and handles!
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Thank you!
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I love the Midnight Quilt Show! Didn’t yet get to watch the tote episode. Yours is going to look great, I think.
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Wow! What a lot of little strips of fabric! I can’t wait to see the finished tote. It’s going to look great! And the stitch sampler wrap is terrific looking. I love close up “tease” shots. Can’t wait to see that finished, either. 🙂
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I’m really liking the wrap, and like that it’s stash yarn!
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That tote looks really lovely, the fabrics do go together. The wrap looks lovely and it so nice when we are using up stash as it means we can buy more, lol.
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Some days, I wish I could sew…..and then I look at my yarn stash, my fiber stash, my yarn to dye stash, my stitch marker making stash…….and remember that no, I’m good 🙂 Also, I’m impatient so sewing may not work well for me. I do love a good tote, though…….
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Wow, that tote is going to look stunning! The different fabrics work really well together, can’t wait to see it finished.
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Very pretty both! But I’m with Renee Anne about why I don’t sew. 🙂
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What a great idea for scraps, I seem to have a box of them laying around. Can’t wait to see the final results!
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Those bits of fabric go so well together, they will make a gorgeous tote. I love the idea of a,stitch sampler wrap… maybe when I’ve finished the rest of the list…!
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Surprisingly they do look good together!
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Your tote fabric looks great together, I can’t wait to see it finished along with your stitch sampler wrap.
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Thank you Ruth!
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Ooh! What fun you must have had putting the panels together. I want to make one! I’ve been itching for ages to “quilt” pieces together. I have so much scrap fabric.
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I just finished the bag yesterday!
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