I also made a Log Cabin Block!
A few weeks ago I ordered a good assortment of Denyse Schmidt's County Fair. I was not quite sure what I would do with all of that canvas but I just had to have it. She uses such simple, classic designs and soothing colors for her fabrics. I love tote bags so I thought I'd try to create one from a pattern. Now, I have not followed a pattern since 8th grade sewing class, something like 34 years ago! So, on a quiet Saturday afternoon, alone with my pile of fabric, I dove into the simplest pattern I could find. It looked pretty easy, how hard could it be? Well, about 4 hours later after a lot of head scratching, re-reading the instructions about 5 or 6 times and ripping out several seams I had this cute little lined tote bag! I ran upstairs to show my accomplishment to my husband, expecting him to be as excited as I was. He wasn't. Baseball was on, but that was ok. I ran back downstairs and made another one from different fabric. That one took me much less time as I was able to wrap my head around the whole concept. And then I made one more. After all, Baseball was on and that was ok!
"There would be no society if living together depended upon understanding each other." - Eric Hoffer
Cool tune: Fuoco Fatuo - Nicola Conte & Koop, Jet Sounds Revisited
Patterns can be so frustrating. It looks easy, it should be easy, but somehow it isn't! They turned out very cute!
ReplyDeleteMy hubby tends to be underwhelmed by my creations, too!
You did an amazing job!!! Wow three bags and a log cabin block. Love them all. I especially love all the fabrics you used. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow 3 tote bags and a block. The bags would make great presents wouldn't they. Looks like a nice pattern and I like the pocket on the outside of them. Great fabrics too!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! Love the fabrics you used!
ReplyDeleteThese are great!! If you look very closely at the blue one...I think you can see my name on it!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful totes - the fabrics you used are lovely.
ReplyDeleteOoooohhhh...so pretty! I think they're worth missing baseball for! Such lovely fabrics and sew happy!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your accomplishments and three fabulous Friday Finishes!
Blessings!
You must sew fast! Those totes are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove your log cabin block, too!
this is really very pretty...the fabrics and colors of the totes are so amazing.
ReplyDeleteThese totes are fantabulous!! Great colors, style and workmanship.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by to visit my blog!!
Your totes are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYes, heaven forbid we interrupt sports to share some excitement about our creations. I know how you feel. :)
Love the totes!!
ReplyDeleteLove them all!! I expecially love that you figured it out with determination!!! The fabrics are tops!!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
KT
The totes are beautiful! What an excellent way to showcase such beautiful fabric...
ReplyDeleteJennifer :)
These are adorable! I wish I had the time and energy to complete 3 bags in one sitting!
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