November at our Parkinson's Support Group meeting, we have our Christmas celebration. It starts with a "Potluck" dinner. After that we have an auction of all the things members have brought in. Each year I have made the things that I donated. It started with a set of placemats. Then for several years I made a lap quilt. This year I made this tote bag using fabric from the Moda collection called "Forever Green". Beautiful fabric! I still have a lot left from projects that I made last year.
On the inside I added pockets and a loop for attaching a key ring. The clip part looked a little lost so a took a few of the smallest scraps and made a little nine-patch quilt block to add to the key ring. The finished size is approxmiately 2 1/4" x 2 1/4". It was a fun little project that took just minutes.
In addition to the tote, I made a table runner. I love doing things with color and love doing things that create an illusion. When I saw a table runner on Pinterest that fit both, I immediately fell in love with it and had to see what I could do with the design. The result is below. I love the way the red fabric creates the illusion of a printed ribbon being attached to the green (maybe a green wall). The design is made with half square triangles and a few squares. The finished size of the squares were 3 1/2". T he over all measurement is 19" x 40".
Hi Dianne
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tote, key fob and table runner, nicely done! Do you have the patterns to share?
Thanks
Rose
Dianne, I just love the bag and runner!!! Where can I find the patterns? Do you share? Thank you!
DeleteThe pattern I used for the tote bag can be found on the Moda Bake Shop web site. Here is the web site link -- http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/09/hushabye-tote-bag-and-coin-quilt.html
DeleteThe table runner was from a picture runner that I saw on Pinterest. It is made of squares and half square triangles. I then added a small border and a larger one. If you need more information Please let me know.
My dad passed away in 2016 from Parkinson's and I'd like to buy one of your totes how would I do that????
ReplyDeleteYou do beautiful work, and for such a good cause. May the Lord bless you and your husband in your time of need.
ReplyDeleteHi, I love your bag, how can I get it.
ReplyDeleteYour tote bag and table runner are beautiful, I love the colours. Your little keyring square is a neat little accessory. It must be very satisfying to create such beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteIt is really wonderful.I am ,myself Parkinson patient. Only I can understand how it feels.
ReplyDeleteH i Diane i tried the web site you posted for the bag but it says that the site is not available anymore. Very nice bag i love it. thank you.
ReplyDeleteMay God Bless you all and have the best Christmas of all.
ReplyDeletePeace, Virginia