Hello! Is everyone hanging in out there? Boy, it’s been a wild ride this year hasn’t it? I’m SO thankful we have our sewing and knitting to keep our hands busy so that we don’t implode from all the excitement. Especially if we live in places that are locked down — no one is making fun of my fabric stash now LOL!
Anyway, today is my day on the Home Sweet Home Sewing book tour. This is a wonderful new book by Helen Philipps and Tuva Publishing and it’s chock full of fun projects to keep us busy. I was so excited when my book arrived — I flipped through the pages and quickly decided to make some cute little pretty patchwork drawstring bags. They’re super fun to make and if you’re a fussy-cutting fan like I am, this is a great pattern.
I knew right away I would want to fussy cut some of the cute Belle and Boo fabrics that I’ve started carrying in my shop. The ballet print seemed perfect and I think this will be a fun little gift bag for one of my granddaughters. The pink fabrics, ric rac and ribbon all came from my stash and the blue fabric is the Wiltshire print in the cornflower colorway from the Wiltshire Shadow Collection by Liberty. (I love those Wiltshire prints — they make such great coordinates.) I also added a little bunny stamp at the bottom of the bag — just for fun.
I originally planned to make just one bag, but it was so fun and quick, I decided to make another one. This pattern is perfect for charm square packs, so I popped open a pack from the Swell Christmas fabric line by Urban Chiks. Everything for this patchwork bag came from my stash — most of it leftover from when I made these Christmas quilts two years ago.
I think these little bags will make great gift bags. Helen’s instructions are easy to follow and the photos are beautiful. And, this book is chock full of fun projects — quilts, pillows, coasters, ornaments — it’s a long list! You can see more of the projects if you check out the #homesweethomesewing hashtag on Instagram – the book tour isn’t over yet, so more pretty projects are popping up every day.
Thank You so much Helen and Tuva Publishing for inviting me to participate in the book tour. This is a beautiful book that will be a great addition to any quilter’s library!
Have a Great Week!
XOXO,
Anna
I’m thankful we have our sewing and knitting, and our sewing and knitting friends!! Very cute bag. :)
Oh my Gosh the bags are so cute! I am not laughing at your stash as mine is pretty healthy also. Like they say I’ve plan preparing for this :) Happy sewing/knitting. xox
Your little patchwork bags are so gorgeous Anna! And thank you so much for taking part in my Book Tour and writing this lovely post. You always make me smile….no one is making fun of my fabric stash now either!! XXX
I like the little fussy cut bunny label you included near the bottom of your bag! Thanks for including the direct link to the book and the publisher. I’ve just ordered my first ever book by Helen Philipps. Alexine
Well, we’re hanging in there, and very glad (or at least I am) to be quilting. Thank you so much for twisting my arm to start! Times are very strange, aren’t they? Still… vaccine on its way, let’s hope.