Many of my large scale quilting projects have gone by the wayside as the busyness of everyday family and work life accelerates at this time of year. I have instead tried to make the most of a few minutes here and a few minutes there to concentrate on finishing some of the small scale projects from my Quarter 3 goals list.
Making these cute drawstring bags – a free tutorial from S.O.T.A.K Handmade – has become my newest addiction.
Just as I became similarly obsessed with making Noodlehead’s Open Wide Zippered Pouches last year, I have been making these little bags with Christmas gifts in mind.
(This little cutie below didn’t make it that far and was given as a birthday gift to one of my 11 year old daughter’s friends on the weekend 🙂 )
Most of the fabrics I used were novelty linen/canvas fabrics with the exception of the emoji poplin.
- Cotton + Steel Canvas “Playful”
- Cosmo Textiles Linen “Penguins” Happy Feet.
- Kokka “Trefle”
- Cosmo Textiles “Retro Foxes”
- Sopo Line (Japanese Fabric) “Nordic Forest”
- “Smiley” Poplin
I really love the contrasting linen fabric casing and leather cord which add a special touch to this simple drawstring bag.
These bags constitute another finish to cross off my Quarter 3 list (#11) for the 2016 Finish Along.
Linking up to Main Crush Monday @ Cooking Up Quilts and Let’s Bee Social @ Sew Fresh Quilts!
Great progress on your list! These are wonderful, love the fabrics!
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I like that you used leather cords on your bags, they are a fun touch! Ooh, I might have to make a few of these. Thanks for sharing the link to the pattern!
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Love all those bags Deb, don’t know when you find the time to sleep though. sending hugs ……..
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You chose some lovely fabrics to make the bags, they look great. Thank you for the patten link, I may just copy you making some for Christmas.
Smiles
Kate
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They’re all beautiful! I can see why it must be fun to make them. 🙂
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Each of these cute bags would make a lovely gift….. But my fave is the Retro Foxes! Congratulations on having some fun sewing time and for being able to stroke another goal from the list!
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Lovely fabrics; great presents.
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What fun!! Thanks for the heads-up on that tutorial!
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Cute little bags! Especially love the red with foxes. Thanks for the link to the tutorial. These would be great to put a small gift in.
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Good for you for getting a goal taken care of. Thanks for sharing the tutorial.
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These are really beautiful and fun! I just picked also some fabrics for drawstring bags – great place to use special fabrics without cutting them small pieces. x Teje
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Great going with your Finish Along list! These bags are adorable!!
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Thanks for sharing these bags Deb-so many uses! penguin bag is cute! Sending hugs…Mum XX
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Great choice of fabrics. When making cute little bags, it is so important to choose bright, happy fabrics. They are like potato chips – you cannot make one or even two. Ask me how I know 😀
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I love Svetlana’s tutorial too! Your bags look so fun! Thanks for joining in the FAL on behalf of the cohosts!
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