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Quilting: String-Patch Quilted Bag
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String-Patch Quilted Bag

Bag front

Magnetic snap fastener
Bag front
Lining and zippered pocket
Is this your project? Can you share instructions or a pattern with the Craftsy community?

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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Mod, Cute, Casual, Hipster, Funky


Materials

cotton fabrics, batting, heavy interfacing behind tabs, magnetic snaps, zipper

What was your inspiration?

I often make string-patched blocks for my quilts and decided that one would be fun for a cross-body bag, as well.

What are you most proud of?

I tried a different quilting pattern than I usually use on string-quilt patterns, and am quite pleased with it.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

It is an easy design to do without a pattern. Anyone with just a little sewing experience can probably think it through. I did put a very heavy interfacing behind the dark blue tabs to which I attached the magnetic snaps for extra strength.

 

6 comments

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Gma k on craftsy.com
Apr 20, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Have been making some of these string squares just for trial..now I know a project to make with them that isn't a bed quilt. Thanks.gma k...
Davesmom on craftsy.com
Mar 29, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
What size is your bag? Love the colors and different size stripes!
AllThatPatchwor on craftsy.com
Mar 30, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks. The bag was 12.5 inches square with a 40-inch strap.
lizkay on craftsy.com
Mar 28, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
can you get this pattern
AllThatPatchwor on craftsy.com
Mar 29, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I didn't use a pattern but designed it as I went. Unfortunately, I haven't written it up as a pattern, either. Maybe someday I should. But if you have some sewing experience, you could easily design one similar yourself. If you don't feel confident just doing it, you might want to take the Craftsy course "Design Your Own Handbag," in which you'd learn how to do a whole variety of techniques.
Baka on craftsy.com
Mar 28, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love this tote! Love the size, the colors, everything. I want one!!