In Stitches and Picture Crazy, But I Have a Travel Bag
March 10th, 2007
This bag is based off of Amy Butler’s “Patchwork Handbag.” I doubled the width, added ten pockets to the inside, and simplified the log cabinish detail. I am so very pleased with how it turned out. I spent the $10 a yard on her fabric to use as the main pattern for the bag. It took quite a while to make (it was a little difficult to figure out the measurements to make it extra wide), but it was a super fun project and I will consider making it again, maybe for a gift in the future. I also made a little quilted pouch and a clear pouch for the airport security line. I’ve posted the widened measurements for anyone else that might want their bag a bit bigger. Just click “continue reading” below.
Ryan and I are walking down to Seattle’s super cool library. We haven’t been, yet. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
13 Comments Add your own
1. Lisa | March 10th, 2007 at 5:43 pm
Your bag looks great! Reminds me of the old Pierre Deux bags that were the Vera Bradley precursors. You’ll be oh so cool with your carry-on.
2. *karen | March 10th, 2007 at 7:04 pm
We need to see a picture of you wearing it. I’m trying to imagine the “look.”
3. Coryn | March 10th, 2007 at 7:05 pm
Hi, your bag is totally awesome. Love your fabric choices.
I have the AB book, but had not been inpsired with that bag because of not having the decorator weight cotton. So thank you for showing it in your fabrics and for giving the dimensions.
4. Katie | March 10th, 2007 at 9:10 pm
Your bag is really nice. I’m working on that one as well. I have it all piece and the main part quilted, but I still have to put it together. Was it easy?
5. Alecia | March 11th, 2007 at 11:17 am
Unbelievably gorgeous. I love it.
6. geek+nerd | March 11th, 2007 at 10:08 pm
This looks amazing!
7. beki | March 12th, 2007 at 8:32 am
It looks great!
8. Beth | March 12th, 2007 at 9:14 am
It’s amazing! Is it in her book you mentioned previously? I had never seen that book and now I’m intrigued. What’d you think of the library? We filed through with the thousands for the opening, and I’ve never been back… It’d be fun to see it being used as intended rather than from a Disneyland line!
9. Kelly | March 12th, 2007 at 9:40 am
What a great bag!! I love the fabric and the size. Good work!
10. Stacia | March 13th, 2007 at 10:38 am
That’s one impressive bag! And your blog is very much eye candy. I was sent over here by Stardust Shoes, in reference to other Seattle bloggers. Hello!
11. tiffany | March 13th, 2007 at 12:48 pm
I love this, it’s beautiful!
12. Kirsten | March 13th, 2007 at 1:58 pm
Thanks for showing us the bag – it’s gorgeous. I have the Amy Butler In Stitches book also, but have only attempted the bedside organizer so far. Perhaps I will try this bag next!
13. aja | March 16th, 2007 at 1:42 pm
Wow, that is awesome. I hope I get to see it when you come and visit me next week! Weeeeee!
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