A few finishes and a fresh start
I have been busy as always in the sewing room. I had a request to make a lunch bag for my daughter, Nicole. It turned out pretty cute if I do say so myself:
I dug into my Kaffe Fassett collection and put it to good use. The inside of this lunch bag includes a pouch for an ice pack or maybe a snack. It’s also lined with Insul-Brite which should keep things cool (or warm).
The pattern came from the book, Lunch Bags!: 25 Handmade Sacks & Wraps to Sew Today from Design Collective.
I love the way the bag turned out, but I don’t think I’ll be making another one any time soon. It was a lot of work! I must be a visual learner because I was lost without many diagrams or pictures.
My next finish is really just a sneak peek. It’s so hard for me to keep a secret! I have been working on my tutorial for the Christmas in July Blog Hop. I made a Patriotic version of my project and I can’t wait to show you the whole thing! But we must be patient….
And I really shouldn’t be starting a new project, but I just can’t resist this pattern, Metro Rings, by Sew Kind of Wonderful. I’ve picked up some blue and brown batiks and I’ll see what I can find in my stash too. I already think I’m going to like it:
I’ll give you more details about the pattern and technique as I go along.
I’m looking forward to getting some quilting done over the long 4th of July holiday. I hope you all enjoy yours!
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1) dang, who knew there was a whole book on lunchbags? lol. it turned out awesome!
2) eeek, love the metro rings pattern! can’t wait to see how that goes 🙂
visiting from finish it up friday 🙂
Very clever lunch bag and gorgeous fabric.
Lovely lunch bag – the closure is very clever!
Popping over from ‘Sew Many Ways’!
It really is cute lunchbox. Well done.
That is a really cute lunch bag, and beautifully finished. I have found you from Needle & Thread Thursday.
love this bag! your fabrics are fantastic! I keep telling myself that one day I will conquer my fear of bags, but haven’t yet! Thanks so much for linking to Needle and Thread Thursday and for following! I’m following back via Bloglovin.’
🙂 Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
Love those blue fabrics!
I have made quite a few purses, make-up bags and pillowcases,and did make a diaper bag; Urban Diaper bag by Izzy and Ivy.(I don’t want to make another soon). It was for our first Great-granddaughter.
I like the lunch bag and may try that. It looks like it might be a bit harder than the Diaper bag was.
Lunch box is very, very cute. Really a nice job Julie.
Your lunchbag is really sharp! Good thing it is for somebody special! (after all of the hard work!) Probably the second time making one would be easier, since you know what to expect now!
Can’ t wait to see the Christmas in July project!
Susie
Love your lunch tote! I, too, find bags and totes to be a lot of work and a bit overwhelming. Think I’ll stick to quilting.
Adorable lunch bag! I’m sure your DD must love using it! Metro Rings is a cool pattern~ have fun!
Oh la la! Love the Metro Rings, this in one of my faves! Can’t wait to see it in the Batiks.