Stiff Seams and the Tragedy of Laziness
I am a lady of tradition if not consistency. So here it is folks, my bi-annual off to Quilt Market bag. Ta Da! Jaybird, a bloggy buddy, actually asked if I had made one yet in the last post. She remembered! I was overwhelmed with sentiment and gushy pride. You actually read this stuff? I thought blogs were just giant inter-webbed picture books! I now feel like I should pay more attention to what I write but that has the potential to lack spontaneity and therefore be less fun.
I usually make a bag from some super hip pattern from some some ultra cool designer but this year I had a hard time finding one with enough pockets so I made my own. I need lots of pockets, not to conceal weapons or anything just water and snacks which are prohibited on the market floor. I hear the punishment can be rather severe if you don’t have a man on the inside who owes you a favor. This bag is essentially a giant pocket, way to solve a problem right? I broke 3 needles making it because I refused to get off my rear and get the heavy duty needle I needed to get through the seams (4 layers of batting and 4 layers of Decor Bond, oops, I like a stiff bag). Laziness can be so tragic and very often involves at least twice the amount of work.
I did get to do a little machine quilting on my own though. My general philosophy is to leave the heavy lifting to the pros but I do dabble from time to time.
October 7th, 2009 at 6:47 am
Gorgeous! Now, what’s sure to be everyone’s next question: When are you going to put together a PDF of the bag pattern for all of us to enjoy?
October 7th, 2009 at 7:04 am
Love the bag…yes, we need a pattern!
October 7th, 2009 at 7:09 am
Beautiful! Have a great time at Quilt Market!
October 7th, 2009 at 7:14 am
That has to be the most awesome snack bag I’ve ever seen! I can’t wait to get my hands on some of that green print.
October 7th, 2009 at 7:21 am
Of course we read what you write, silly person.
I would love to see a pattern for this bag, being a pocket fiend myself. It looks gorgeous!
October 7th, 2009 at 7:54 am
Love the bag, that green floral is divine, I too look forward to seeing the pattern. Have fun at the market, but don’t get caught snacking! LOL
October 7th, 2009 at 8:16 am
The bag looks awesome… and very sturdy!
October 7th, 2009 at 9:53 am
I love the bag! I think its the diagonal change in fabric that I love. The shape is great too! Totally worth the broken needles.
October 7th, 2009 at 10:22 am
Great bag! Good luck at market!!
October 7th, 2009 at 10:37 am
love the bag, and the Vintage Type book under it! it’s one of my favorites to go to for inspiration (graphic designer by day - quiltress by night)
October 7th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Gorgeous bag.
Have fun at market!!
October 7th, 2009 at 11:40 am
yes we read this stuff!! someone just e-mailed me that they take the bus that goes down my street & recognized my house from my blog.. now that is a small world! i like how you mixed plume & hushabye… good call!
October 7th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Duh — just posted this on the wrong posting:
Ah, the tragedy of laziness! I have experienced it many times myself. But since the bag is so awesome, the aggravation turns into a funny story. All’s well that ends FABULOUS.
October 7th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
Love the bag… I hope there is a pattern.
October 7th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
Gorgeous Bag!! Enjoy Quilt Market…
October 8th, 2009 at 3:27 am
awesome, awesome bag.
of course we read this stuff.
tehehe.
October 8th, 2009 at 9:26 am
We’re supposed to read? Crap. I knew I should have put my glasses on to see what those little black squiggly things where.
Darling purse! Have a great Market and wish I could see you!
October 8th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Now did you remember to write down what you did so we can get our hands on this? I’m always complaining about the lack of good pockets in bags.
It looks great.
October 8th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
WOW! The plume fabric is fabulous! Ok, learned my lesson with full moon and will have to start getting your fabric by the bolt! Have a great time at Quilt Market and have fun hob-knobbin’….. Post if you can for those of us not in the inner circles!
October 8th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
awesome bag, awesome fabric! I’m barely getting over my fainting spells from hushabye and now this! I’m a goner! Can’t wait to see it for reals!
October 10th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
That bag is fabulous! Adding my name to the list of people asking for the pattern!
Plume is beyond beautiful!
October 10th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Gorgeous! I hope you publish the pattern. It’s a winner.
October 12th, 2009 at 8:36 am
Love the bag and the new fabrics, the flur de lis are the best touch- I am a geek about those things too. If you do decide to put out a pattern, maybe it will make its way to Moda bakeshop.
October 12th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Love this bag - heaps of pockies & not too big, Perfect! Please release the pattern with the fabric!!
October 13th, 2009 at 6:55 am
absolutely beautiful!! This is going to be my fave fabric line yet!!
October 13th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
I love the first sightings of plumage! Hope market went well for you. Can’t wait to hear the full report! I also have some ideas for you … they’ve been knocking around in my head, but I just haven’t put them down on paper yet. Look out for an email from me soon!
October 13th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Grazing thru Blogland…it looks like you did have a fun time at Quilt Market. How did the bag work out? And how was the Armadillo cake?
Stay Cozy, Carrie
October 17th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Love the bag! I hope i see that fabric in quilt stores around here. I’m a huge fan.
Is that your studio that’s green?? I’m trying to figure out a green for my studio and would really appreciate your help! Would you mined telling me what brand and color paint you used? Do you even remember? That could be the tricky part.
Thanks!
December 1st, 2009 at 6:06 pm
dabble!