My Favourite Bag!

Also in Popular Patchwork (March issue) is one of my most favourite bags!

It's my favourite bag because the 'quilt as you go' technique is one of my favourite quilting techniques and I get to continue my love affair with scraps!

I love the texture QAYG creates, and it's perfect for projects where you need a little more structure.

My pattern will show you how to 'quilt as you go' and also how to insert a recessed zipper, perfect for keeping all your fabric purchases essentials secure!

Hmmm, all this talk about QAYG makes me want to make something else using this fun technique! It's not like I don't have plenty of scraps to choose from after all!

Do you have a favourite quilting technique?

Jude xo

Quilt As You Go!

You may remember 2 mini pouches I made for our Bee Blessed craft fair.

Well they were made with the leftovers from this ....



I really enjoy the Quilt As You Go (QAYG) method of piecing and quilting all in one go!  It's so satisfying using up scraps and leftover jelly roll strips!  And let's face it, we are always generating more scraps!!

This shopper is of generous proportions, and has an inset zipper closure.  I will be teaching it in class next term, and I'm fairly sure folks will enjoy this technique as much as I do!!



I couldn't resist making a wee matching pouch to go with it! 

And in all the hustle and bustle of the pre-exhibition shenanigans, I completely forgot to tell you that I signed up for Rachael's Low Volume Charm swap!  Here are my submissions, which I got from this lovely lady!

Minimalista (Confetti Watermellon); Comma Nigella Multi

2 yards of loveliness all chopped up and delivered.  Now I just have to be patient and wait for a bundle of low volume goodness to make it's way back across Belfast to me!!

Jxo

QAYG Handbag Class (5 weeks) starting Wednesday 12th February, 7pm.