Here I am again, swapping like crazy! I just can't seem to say no to the good swaps (PTS, DQS, PLPS). And... I can always use another pouch!
This time I made a little box pouch. I winged it on the size, mostly following the size of my block (I used this block), which really I didn't follow the size listed for the block, I sewed the HST's using Thangles and made the block to fit that size. All in all the pouch measures about 9" x 2" x 4". I was greatly inspired by this pouch... although I didn't follow that tutorial either. I just winged it.
The biggest inspiration for this block was really the stabilizer that I used. It's Soft and Stable (click the link there to purchase some). I received this stabilizer from my friend Donna at our guild retreat a couple weekends back. She's been really thrilled about it and uses it for all sorts of projects. I can say that it sewed up perfectly! It's so squashy when quilted so densely. It really shows off those quilting lines!
I sure hope my partner loves this pouch - It's really me I think. Aqua, grey, and mustard colored linen! What's not to love?
Do you guys swap? Care to share why or why not?
What a great pouch!! I love the quilting. It really makes it.
ReplyDeleteI did two round in the [3x6] Sample Quilt mini bee and I'm afraid this round was my last. I liked it, but I feel like I'm wasting fabric/time for blocks that don't always match or that I don't like that much. It's ok though, everyone has his own taste when it comes to fabric..
ReplyDeleteI signed up for the Modern She Made swap and I am really excited to start. It will be my very first secret swap. Oh and I'm also stalking the Pillow Talk Swap because I really don't want to miss the next round.
I think I will like to swap because it pushes me out of my comfort zone and I make things that I'd probably never try if it wasn't for the swap. And it's exciting :)
I really love this little pouch :) It's very cute !
I adore this little pouch! You're the best at making tiny little things. I wish I had a little of your patience!
ReplyDeleteOoo! love this! I hope you are my partner! Im working on my boxy pouch now, kinda making up my own pattern as I go along. I would love to try some of that soft and stable. I like a thicker layer for the boxy bags. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI just noticed we are in the same three swaps! Im also swap mama for our new local MQG and we just started a Doll quilt swap! They are so addictive!
DeleteAdorable little pouch, I love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the swaps you've mentioned! But sometimes I need a break -- I feel like I need some time to make things for ME!
I love this pouch! So cute with the colors and the quilting! I'll definitely have to try out some of the Soft and Stable.
ReplyDeleteI have not participated in any sewing swaps (although I did do some stamping swaps a few years ago). I just don't feel like I have the time/energy to devote to them considering I can't even get to all the other things that I want to finish.