Monday, November 5, 2012

{Sew} Modern Monday | A New 241 Tote

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Hello, everyone! Have any of you tried the "quilt as you go" technique? It's a super fun method of sewing + quilting that adds interesting quilted texture to an otherwise ordinary patchwork pattern. I have been wanting to give it a try for a while now, so one night I grabbed some fabric scraps & some fusible fleece. 
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 When I first started I really didn't have a project in mind, I just wanted to get the hang of things. Slowly but surely, my quilt as you go "piece" continued to get bigger & bigger. And honestly, it was so.much.fun! 

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Somewhere along the line I decided to turn my "quilt as you go" project into a 241 Tote and I'm super happy with the results. Using a neutral Essex Linen for the side panels + strap really works well with the patchwork. I'm happy to say this new 241 Tote is quickly becoming one of my favorite bags! 

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Oh, and I may have been bitten by the "quilt as you go" bug. I've already started on a few holiday sewing projects using this technique -- can't wait to share more with you!

xo, Megan 

Now it's time for {Sew} Modern Monday! 
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12 comments:

  1. Heather D.November 5, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    Great bag Megan! I haven't tried the QAYG method yet but do have it pinned for future reference.

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  2. The Cozy PumpkinNovember 5, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Great version of that bag. I have had my fabric sitting out for a while now and still haven't gotten to it. Soon! (At least that's what I keep telling myself.

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  3. TennjennyNovember 5, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    I looove your Chicopee bag. And the stocking is fantastic.

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  4. Lindsay ConnerNovember 5, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    So cute! I am planning a QAYG weekender, but I love your stocking idea so much!

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  5. Patricia LessellNovember 5, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    I LOVED your bags so much I just went and bought the pattern. Now where do I get the instructions for the quilt as you go part please?
    Thanks
    Patti xxx

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  6. KirstenNovember 5, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    Love how you have made your QAYG tote and stocking!

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  7. Linda at Roscoe's MaNovember 6, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    This is really cute!! I love it!

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  8. TsonikiNovember 6, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    I love the QAYG method even more now that I know how to do it. LOL

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  9. BeaNovember 6, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Love your QAYG 241 Tote and Stockings!!

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  10. AnnaNovember 7, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    pretty pretty. :) i love the stockings.

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  11. Andie JohnsonNovember 8, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    LOVE that bag! So dee-lish.

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  12. beth November 8, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    i LOVE it!!! thank you for sharing it... the chicopee is beautiful in this bag.

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