I've finished thirteen out of sixteen tote bags for TexFest Dos, the Magpies' meetup in February. ("Dos" because our 2016 meetup was also in Texas.) I thought I needed fourteen bags but the guest list grew.
The pattern is by Vicki Genz and was published in American Quilter in March, 2014. I used vintage tablecloths from my collection and quilt fabric. It was a good exercise to find quilt prints to coordinate with the bright colors of the tablecloths. I could get enough for two bags from some tablecloths, depending on the size and also on the stains and tears I had to cut around. The pattern called for snap fasteners but I used buttons, which meant I got to learn how to use the buttonholer on my now two-year-old Janome (and the button-attachment foot).
Twelve totes folded up and buttoned closed.
This is #13, unfolded. The tote bags are 16 x 14 with a 7" gusset -- great for holding quilt show purchases.
#14 is nearly finished as I write this. I expect to get the final two done over the weekend.
Of course I still have a lot of tablecloths. Now that I've had the courage to cut into some of them maybe I'll be emboldened to repurpose more.
P.S. I have vintage tablecloths that are the size of our dining table. I do use those.
Linking up with the OMG finish here
and with Alycia's Finished or Not Friday
This is #13, unfolded. The tote bags are 16 x 14 with a 7" gusset -- great for holding quilt show purchases.
#14 is nearly finished as I write this. I expect to get the final two done over the weekend.
Of course I still have a lot of tablecloths. Now that I've had the courage to cut into some of them maybe I'll be emboldened to repurpose more.
P.S. I have vintage tablecloths that are the size of our dining table. I do use those.
Linking up with the OMG finish here
and with Alycia's Finished or Not Friday