I know I have posted a pic of my latest Buckle Bag on my Around The World Blog post, but I just wanted to show you a few more pics and explain about my process. I love the Venetian material and it could have been matched with black or even grey or gold. I am more of a vibrant contrast girl, so I went with the bright red with black buckle.
Its a favorite pattern of mine by
Leesa Chandler and it comes together very easily. This time I used a bag wadding to give it more strength and its able to stand up all on its own (my others just collapsed on themselves)
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| Close up of Quilting |
I quilted the front, bag and sides using a triple straight stitch in a 2" diagonal diamond pattern. Took a while to do the quilting but I used my quilting guide on the walking foot so I didn't have to measure all those lines.
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| Reverse with pocket |
There is a large pocket across the back which is lined in the solid red material and another two pockets on the inside. I even put a magnetic stud on the inside to hold the bag closed.
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| Inside view |
Each time I make a bag, I learn something new to improve it. I think I should have it perfect the next time. This time I made my own handles rather than use solid pre-made ones and I think I like mine better.
4 comments:
Hello Dawn! I love your bag!! The choice of fabrics is lovely and the quilting adds great texture! Have a lovely weekend! :) x
Hi Dawn wow this bag is gorgeous,you are very clever,hope you have a lovely weekend my friend.xx
I do love this bag. The fabric is so pretty.
Why have I never thought to do diamond quilting? It will be the perfect quilting for the quilt I need to finish!
Love that bag and the colour is gorgeous. The quilting sets it off too. Nice having your company at FNWF too
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