It’s cold for here … and this picture is exactly what I want to do!!!
Yesterday, I puttered around, ironing pieces of fabric … pressing a zillion blocks …
I decided to take a break from quilting and binding and started working on the one project I started this year that I have to finish … a retreat bag – similar to one I made for my sister.
Then I realized that I cut 4″ corners, not 3″ corners … I did check the pattern and I know I saw 4″ … but that was for the distance up from the bottom for pocket placement. Grrrr …. Then, I came to terms with the fact that it will be a boxier bag … Then, I couldn’t find the zipper … I added the pockets to the lining … and decided that I should work on binding my “Summer Envy.” But, I didn’t want to.
SEW … I found the zipper (it had fallen on the floor under my cutting table) … and I finished the retreat bag. The one on the left is the one with 4″ corners, the one on the right has the 3″ corners (which is how it’s suppose to be).
This bag was not a UFO – so I can’t count it as one … but I can include the fabric on my tally: 1 ¼ yards!
Linking to:
To see what other’s in the quilting world are working on – click on the following links:
- Can I get a Whoop Whoop? @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict
- Amanda Jean @ Crazy Mom Quilts
- Finished or Not Friday @ Busy Hands Quilts
- Sherry @ Powered by Quilting
- Caroline @ SewCanShe
Happy Quilting!
Gail
Quilting Gail 
LOL!! I make those kinds of design “choices” all the time. It makes each item unique!
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Joyful, that is sew true!!! Happy Quilting!
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The bag looks great. It’ll be all the more stable for having a bigger bottom.
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Yes, Ann, it will be more stable. And I should be able to get almost as much stuff in it! 🙂
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Hi Gail – enjoying your blog – plan to work on my grandies baby quilts today since it’s supposed to snow.. a good day to stay in .. j
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Thanks, Judy! Well, it did snow! And today looks like a good day to stay home & quilt! Although, shovelling in the sunshine was a treat! Happy Quilting!
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I really like those bags. Stay warm!
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Thanks, Chela! They’re easy to make, if you follow the directions correctly! 🙂
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I hate when I misread instructions! But it hasn’t changed how lovely your bag is.
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Thanks, Chris! I find that there is usually a way to work around mistakes! Sometimes, I just have to accept things the way they are! 🙂
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