I absolutely love Echinacea (coneflowers) and when I saw this print (long after it came out), I really wanted some, but I resisted. I kept seeing more and more bags and wallets made with this
Echinacea Glow fabric from Free Spirit (designed by Anna Marie Horner), that I had to do a search to see if I could find any to buy. I found this colorway on Etsy. I think this print was made in 3 or 4 colorways. This color combo is my favorite.
So after making the
Annette Satchel (
Swoon Pattern) that I showed yesterday in the black and gold batik, I knew this was the pattern I wanted to make for me using the Echinacea print. I really love how this turned out!
Again, I didn't want to add the U-shaped strap connector because I didn't want to cover up the beautiful print, so I riveted the straps and added strap ends like I did with the black batik
Annette Satchel. I also added purse feet and a slip pocket inside, only not a dimensional pocket this time.
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| The bag measures 13" wide x 9" high x 5" deep. |
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| Purse feet and a quilted bottom. The purple fabric is a variegated fabric with medium to dark purples. I used this fabric for the straps, sides and pockets too, so you can see how the purple shades in this fabric changes. I think it tends to glow too along with the coneflower print. |
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| I bought a few purse charms to add to some zipper pulls. |
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| I added a stacked button on the zipper tab for a bit of bling. |
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| Pull can be placed inside the pocket (or the bag). |
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| Love a zippered closure on a bag too. |
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| See how wide it opens? Zippered pocket and slip pockets inside. |
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| I even added rivets to the top sides of this pocket. |
This bag does make me
Swoon, lol!
Swoon Patterns has a lot of great bag patterns, but for now this is my favorite one.
Hopefully, I will be able to use this bag when I get out again. No place to go, so I have been staying home and sewing. Meanwhile, I can admire the bag and the print and that makes me happy. Oh and I found a couple other colorways of this print and I ordered a couple yards of each, so I will be making other bags in
Echinacea Glow to sell hopefully next year if there are any craft shows happening).
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Lovely bag. The fabrics are perfectly matched and as usual, your finishing touches bring it up a notch. (I have a "hidden" preference for purple, as I am often surprised by how many things I have that are purple.)
ReplyDeleteAre you finding that when you do go out, you tend to be as efficient as possible? I've taken to carrying a small crossbody bag when I shop, rather than my usual purse.
A great combo of a great print and a great bag!
ReplyDeletewow that fabric was made for you, its perfect. looks so good on that purse.
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Well, I did it...I bought the pattern. I just couldn't pass up this beautiful bag. Now your in trouble. Bag making is not my stong suit, so I may be bugging you for tips and tricks! LOL!! Seriously beautiful bag Daryl!
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely bag. I have not even made my first one as I am intimidated by the zipper. Have you done a zipper tip Tuesday, or do you plan to? I really want to make this purse. It will be from Eerie Alley Hearse fabric and my husband has dubbed it my Hearse Purse.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful bag! You used the cornflower print perfectly!
ReplyDeleteHappy Quilting! :-)
Quilting Gail
Thanks so much Gail! Since you are a no-reply, I couldn't email you directly.
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