I thought I should have something handmade to bring with me to QuiltCon, and the Noodlehead 241 tote was just the ticket.
The front fabric is Martha Negley Classic Collection Tree Rings - I love it, especially paired with the American Jane orangey-red rulers for the contrast!
The canvas fabric is actually cut from a painting drop cloth I scored on the clearance table at Home Depot for $6.99!
The lining is Art Gallery Nature Elements and it has a lovely drape and hand.
The only adjustment I made was to lengthen the strap because I wear my purses cross-body. The pattern was pretty easy to put together for a beginner.
Great bag! I love the fabrics together!
ReplyDeleteHave fun at Quiltcon!
GREAT fabric choices. You did a beautiful job. And isn't it funny that I don't know you but totally would have pegged you as an "across-the-body" purse-wearer? LOL.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Have a safe and fun time on your trip!
ReplyDeleteGreat fabric! Great bag! I love that you used drop cloth canvas!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great Felicity! Can't wait to see you!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great bag! And enjoy your family day, ours is next weekend.
ReplyDeleteLove your 241 Tote! The colours are wonderful. Red goes with everything.
ReplyDeleteThat's so beautiful bag and your fabrics are perfet! x Teje
ReplyDeleteSuper fabric choices! I've used all 4 recently and yep, they work together great. Really like that bag - good job!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Anna's patterns are the best and you've picked out such fun prints! And using the drop cloth was genius! I used some to back my kids' placemats, but never thought to use it in a bag. Very crafty, lady!
ReplyDeleteLove your 241 bag and the fabric you chose is wonderful! I really have to make it!
ReplyDeleteVery fun, functional and fashionable :) Have a blast in Austin!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great! I love the fabrics
ReplyDeleteAdorable 241 - I think I've made three so far.
ReplyDeleteWay to go getting it finished for QuiltCon.....I was going to try to get something done too but no luck so far.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, adore the orange/red rulers! Have fun at QuiltCon!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I have one of these purses too! Love it! That tree ring fabric is fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteLove the 241 tote and your fabric choices are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteit looks fabulous! That does it - I have got to make a 241 tote!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to use the drop cloth canvas for a sturdy bag. Have fun at QuitCon!
ReplyDeleteLurve your fabric combo! You'll be scoring heaps of compliments in Austin and I bet this will be the perfect size to carry around QC. Nice one!
ReplyDeleteThis is just a fabulous combination of fabric. I have the Martha Negley and just a teensy scrap of the ruler print--that orangey-red is my very favorite and I'm sad I don't have more of it. I hope you have a wonderful time at QuiltCon!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I really need to try this one of these days...
ReplyDeleteLove the bag. It is so cute. Great job.
ReplyDeletewhat a great bag! i've always loved that AJ rulers fabric. i got a fat 1/8th of it and i scrimp and save every little square inch. what a treat to have pieces big enough to show off in a bag. that Martha Negley fabric is fabulous in a bag, too. and i adore the texture you get from the canvas.
ReplyDeleteLove this!! What a perfect combination of fabrics!
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