I was motivated to crank out a couple of project bags this afternoon and attempt to whittle down my 'bin of shame' that is piled up with quilted checkerboard-style pieces.
I got three more done. The folded binding technique makes things much simpler than a sewn-on 2 1/2" double-folded binding.
The only downside of that technique is the fancy fabric is inside the bag, not on the back.
I wasn't sure which version looked better - fancy fabric inside or outside. I polled the girlies and most liked the plainer fabric on the inside. One comment was that it would be easier to see the orts on the plainer fabric.
I quilted the two pieces, corner to corner, then attached the snaps.
My Zippy Bag panel arrived from Amazon today. I'm taking it with me tomorrow when Barb and I visit Quilter's Cupboard in Uxbridge so I can get coordinating fabric to line the bags.
Below where the zipper goes, the designs would lend themselves to trimming without interrupting a big design. That way a vinyl window can be used.
One caution about photocopies next to vinyl... the toner used with laser printer can transfer onto the vinyl window and is almost impossible to remove. If you're not sure your pattern wasn't laser-copied, just keep something between the pattern and the window.
I finished the border on the Persian Tiles blanket last night. Photos will follow at some point. Now I'm having crochet withdrawal. I need to start another knitting project. Perhaps another Vent d 'Est, Vent d'Ouest (VEVO) neck warmer? I certainly have enough yarn in my stash.
They are cozy and warm on the neck and tuck nicely into a coat pocket.
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