Friday, May 10, 2013

A Sewing Kit

Swaps are a favorite activity of the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild. I had been looking forward to the Miscellaneous Swap last night, but ended up having to miss it when the engine light on my car decided to come on. Bummer. 

 Guess, I'll swap with myself and keep the sewing kit that I made!
I had checked out the Moda Bake Shop book, Fresh Fabric Treats, last week from the library.
This  sweet vinyl bag caught my eye right away and I thought it would be the perfect swap project because I had all of the "ingredients" on hand!
I ended up modifying the instructions a little so that the cute zipper I'd been gifted last winter by a blog friend wouldn't be hidden. Next time I make one, I'll add the adorable fabric flower zipper pull shown in the book.
There's not much fabric needed to make the little bag: only 4 strips each 2.5"  by 8". I chose one of my favorites, this sewing-pattern-themed design by Melody Ross called Homespun Chic.
The vinyl is the same that I use for applique patterns. I got mine at JoAnn Etc. several years ago. It might work even better to use a slightly heavier vinyl than I did. If you are looking for good source for #8 pearl cotton thread, check out Erica's which carries several sizes and has lots of colors in stock.
Since I plan to use my bag to store hand quilting supplies, I added this little boiled wool needle case that I made years ago.
 I love that the pretty contents can be seen through the bag without having to unzip it to find out what's inside!
Thanks, Carla. Lolly really likes what she got in the swap last night!
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14 comments:

  1. Pinkadot QuiltsMay 10, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    So cute! And you can find things with the see through part!

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  2. Carrie P.May 10, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    so cute. love that zipper too.

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  3. OPQuiltMay 10, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    I just made a vinyl-zip pouch and like you, I love it! Sorry about your car--hope all is okay now.

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  4. SusanMay 10, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    I love that you swapped with yourself! I have some clear plastic just waiting for a project like this. And I think my library has that book too!

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  5. CATHY DANIELMay 10, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    It's a lovely little make and you deserve to award it to yourself! I like that it's transparent - so you always know what's in there. xCathy

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  6. KarenMay 10, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    What a great swap gift!!! I bet someone is really sad your car had troubles.

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  7. Mary MarcotteMay 10, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    So sorry that you missed the swap, but you ended up with a very nice gift. How smart to make it transparent. I could definitely use one--guess I'll start at the library to pick up the book.

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  8. SarahZMay 11, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    A person is on a whole different level of crafty when they have clear vinyl on hand :) My eyes are continually opened in a new way around here! A sweet little treat for yourself, to be sure :)

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  9. Tammy VasserMay 11, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    Love it! We missed you Carla!

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  10. DarleneMay 11, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    That's adorable. You deserve to keep and enjoy it. :-)

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  11. CarolMay 12, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    Oh my that is as cute as it can be! Love it!

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  12. LynneMay 13, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    Wow! What a great swap "prize"!

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  13. DeborahMay 13, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    This is wonderful. I love how you used the lace zipper.

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  14. Mama PeaMay 13, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    The bag is wonderful, as are the contents. I'd swap with you, too. :-) Sorry you had to miss it. What a bummer. You got a good consolation prize, though. :-)

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