Ladies' Bags (Not Bag Ladies!)

Bags, purses, totes---

whatever you call them, we love to make them!

First on our list of Quilt MN 2013 bags is the Claire Handbag by Lazy Girl Designs, sewn for us by Linda.  An excellent addition to your personal bag collection!  Numerous pockets make it easy to stow your necessities, and the size is very accommodating (10 1/4" w x 9 1/4"h x 4"d).  The Lazy Girl patterns are fully illustrated with color photos with step-by-step instructions 

and tips galore.

Claire Handbag by Lazy Girl

Second in our lineup is the Tabitha Jane bag, one of our Rose Card patterns from Villa Rosa Designs.  Debbie stitched up this sample--this is one bag that is completely reversible, so I am showing you both personalities of one bag--

This easy-going shoulder bag will be extremely handy for your quilt shop hopping, roomy enough (16 1/2" tall x 18" wide) to hold some super fibrous goodies.  This bag is made from 4 fat quarters, so pick any of your favorite themes or choose from our extensive supply of fat quarters in addition to our Quilt MN fabrics.  One of the bonus points with this bag is that the pattern, like all of the Rose Card patterns, is only $2.25!  What's not to love?!

Call us at 651-429-1039 to request and reserve your bag patterns!

It's All About the Bag!

Fresh new bag samples stitched up for you and on display!

Book Club Bag by Around the Bobbin

Sassy Swing Bag by Around the Bobbin

Saffron Bucket Bag by Around the Bobbin (on the left)
and Ship Shape by Green Bee Design

Pen Pal by Prairie Sky Quilting 

Margo by Lazy Girl 

Sassy Tote Bag by Around the Bobbin

Karen's Tote by Totes by Sandy

Button Up Rick Rack Tote
from the pattern Six In the City by Artful Offerings

The Classic Clutch by Anka's Treasures

Ideas Keep Coming

A couple more tested projects that we can easily recommend for Christmas gift-giving

(or maybe a treat for yourself!).

Pot Pinchers from Vanilla House Designs (pattern $8)

I had seen this pattern in the store, but until I saw a sample of the finished Pot Pincher I wasn't sure what the advantage was. But what I didn't realize is that they are made with a firm Timtex piece in the top part that covers the back of your fingers, and makes them really appealing! They seem kind of like little puppets. You really need to have a pair of these and use them on both hands when lifting a hot casserole or cake pan to get the best effect. They are perfect in some of those kitchen/food prints that we have.

Composition Covers by Indygo Junction (pattern $8)

This pattern includes 3 variations of fabric covers to cover a standard composition book (those notebooks with black and white covers and lined pages). It was pretty easy to make and turned out great, would be perfect paired up with a pretty messenger bag like this:

Manhattan Messenger Bag by Purse Strings (pattern $10)