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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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 Posted - Mar 22 2024 : 1:27:55 PM
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So, while walking the dog, I was peeking at some sites on my cell phone. And spotted this one, how cute a little tote bag made using simple 5 inch squares. They are probably actually 5 1/2 inch squares. But based on the simple nine patch method, and only using six for the insides. What a great way to either use up leftover squares or fabric or…
I think that this would be an easy project for a beginner, and of course it goes without saying an even easier project for an intermediate or advanced quilter. Simple nine patch some fabric for the inside lining and the handles. And using fusible webbing/interfacing to give it a bit of body. I may just have to try this. After I attempt all my other UFOs – PhD projects. Ha ha ha.
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6982 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2024 : 1:32:25 PM
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So pretty! But to much for me:-)
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3263 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2024 : 1:34:17 PM
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Love it!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7493 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2024 : 1:35:19 PM
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Grace, I love this bag! Oh how I wish I could sew! I would probably make a bigger one though and use it as my current crochet project bag.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17226 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17226 Posts |
Posted - Mar 22 2024 : 1:49:02 PM
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Hey Krista, actually, this probably would be a fun project to work on for simple beginning skills with quilting. Even if you just want to test the waters cut out nine squares that are 5 1/2 inches each side. Then lay out the squares in rows three top three middle three bottom. You can move the little fabric squares around till you get the right color mix that you like. Then, so the top row left to right lay it down, so the middle row left to right, lay it down, so the bottom row left to right lay it down, and then so the top row to the middle row and the middle row to the bottom row. it’s best to iron in between, but you can also just fingerpress the seams flat..
This will give you an idea how to sew the squares together, and feel confident in your sewing skills.
Worst case they don’t lineup perfect ,, I’m of the philosophy of hiding mistakes by sewing on a… Yo-yo…
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7616 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7616 Posts |
Posted - Mar 22 2024 : 3:21:37 PM
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Grace -
The 5" squares called for in the pattern ARE only 5" square. You can buy a set of 42 5" squares and they are called Charm Packs.
10" squares in a pack are called Layer Cakes, 2-1/2" squares in a pack are Mini Charms, and 2-1/2" strip sets are called Jelly Rolls. LOL! Most center around eating.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2771 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 22 2024 : 6:57:57 PM
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Love this idea, so cute! Would make a cute lunch bag, too!
Dreamer42
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17226 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17226 Posts |
Posted - Mar 22 2024 : 7:27:42 PM
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Linda,,, and -0- calories.. lol!
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
907 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
907 Posts |
Posted - Mar 23 2024 : 09:44:46 AM
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Way cute!!!!
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6716 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2024 : 06:27:35 AM
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What a fun and pretty tote idea! It is so unique and a very flexible idea for colors and pattern combinations.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7616 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7616 Posts |
Posted - Mar 12 2025 : 3:46:30 PM
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That would be a pretty easy tote to make, and a very handy size.
Farmgirl hugs,
Linda
Terrell, TX
Farm girl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month
August 2015, April 2017 and June 2023
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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