I always have a line-up of a dozen or so projects I want to try, but once in awhile something bumps all the way to the front. That happened when I saw this intriguing bag on the Empty Nest Feathers blog, who linked to the tutorial at Exchanging Fire. I couldn’t wait to make one for my embroidery floss, and I decided to use a couple of the black and white fabrics I already have as different elements in my office/sewing room. (Click on any photo for a larger view.) All you need are two 18-inch squares of fabric, two yards of cording or ribbon, and an hour or less of time. I can foresee a larger version for a beach bag, a tiny version for a jewelry bag, and every size in between for all different types of gifts and storage. It was SO easy and fun . . . you’ll want to try it! ♥
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I thought of that when I finished! 🙂 Thank you SO much for the idea, MomQueenBee! I’m working on a tight writing deadline this week and really needed a quick, fun sewing break. Now I can’t wait to make more! 🙂
That is adorable!
Thank you! I can’t wait to make some more! 🙂
This bag is beautiful! And practical too! I could try and make one for my jewelry, especially for travels. Thanks for the idea! 🙂
What a great idea! And all sizes would work, depending on what you’re going to put in it. Good luck, and I’d love to see what you make! 🙂
so cute! I LOVE it!!
Thank you! I hope you’ll try it . . . REALLY easy and SO many uses! 🙂
Oh my lord… I NEED to make this. i am going to look for fabric now.
Yay!!! I can’t wait to see it!!! Have fun! 🙂
I love it. It’s in my gotta do it pile.
You’ll love making this! I got another almost finished after I sewed this first one . . . hopefully I’ll get back to it soon! 🙂
Oh my, so cute! I really need to get better at sewing!
Hmm . . . could you make one with a lined crochet square? And do the small amount of sewing by hand? That sounds like it would be really pretty!!! 🙂
I’m going to try. I have bag I’m trying to work on but sewing intimidates me for some reason. I’m just terrible at it and so I shy away. HA. But I will over come! You have inspired me. 😀
Yay! But your work is so lovely, too. As my sister once told me, “You don’t HAVE to be good at EVERYTHING!” 🙂
So cute!!
Thank you! I just made another one in pink and brown. 🙂
I must give it a go, I am really into making bags at the moment!
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I have two of these that I keep my gemstones in. I like your bigger ones – they’d be good to keep one’s jewelry in.
That’s a great idea! I hope to make lots of different sizes . . . so many fun uses! Thank you for visiting! 🙂
Darling! I will make one of these this weekend!
Yay! I can’t wait to see it! 🙂
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