It's a crazy drunk tote. *laughs*
I'm exploring my continued interest in this pseudo-crazy quilt thing that began last December (and looks like sticking around for awhile); and because my brain leaps like that, as I was pulling fabrics, I pulled the largest of my drunkard's path templates too. And the result was a crazy drunk tote.
*hiccup!*
SEVEN fabrics in this tote (which, is mind boggling to me - unless it's a monochromatic quilt, I rarely use more than four) so maybe I was druink - drunk on fabric!
But they blend together so seamlessly that I didn't feel like it was too much.
As is my usual thing when making totes, I did a co-ordinating but different back (sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't);
And with my new seaming technique (okay somebody else probably invented it already, like somebody else [apparently] invented pinwheels, but I digress); with the seaming technique - the bag is reversible:
So, you could actually use it three ways! (Once I trim that errant thread, that is. *ahem*)
I used blanket binding for the handles and the trim, batting throughout, and quilted the handles with extra batting for more stability.
Fifteen by 14 inches wide, it's a Goldilocks tote (not too big and not too small) and I really like it. Originally, it was going to be a market bag (which is why I didn't add pockets); but when I was adding the lining, I couldn't resist the lure of quilting. *hee* And now I have a crazy drunk tote.
Take that, Groundhogs of North America!
Great bag! IT screams Spring hurry up and get here.
ReplyDeleteYes, great colors in a great bag design..love the fabrics to.
ReplyDeletegreat bag, I have those drunkard path templates from "the Backporch" too and love them.
ReplyDeleteKaren
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Hey Kit, Very cute and very springy! Well done!
ReplyDeleteAnd when it comes to fabric, More is always more! (Except when it's not.) Happy sewing!
I love the bag and the wild patchwork! I don't normally like pink but I think you balanced it beautifully with lots of red. This bag is making me rethink pink.
ReplyDeleteCrazy drunk tote- LOL!! Love the fresh, spring greens and pinks together. It will certainly brighten any snowy winters day!
ReplyDeleteTHAT will show the Groundhog!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely - love the colours and very "spring"! Thankyou for commenting on my blog too!
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