When I was in Newfoundland in the spring, my sister-in-law wanted to know how to make a travelling jewelry bag. I had made one for her about 30 years ago. Her daughters were always borrowing it and she thought it would be good if they each had their own.
We went to Walmart and picked up a few packages of fat quarters. I must admit, I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the fabric was! My sister-in-law made 2 bags and I made one. It was a lot of fun to make them and they’re not very hard.
I took pictures as we went along and have now written the tutorial. Click on the link for the Tutorial. Jewelry Bag Tutorial.
My Quilting
I’ve been slowly working on a surprise quilt that I can’t show until after it’s gifted. It’s a bit out of my comfort zone. In other words, it’s more of a modern quilt … but I’m loving it! I will definitely take pictures before it’s gifted. And, to top things off, I used my digitizing software to make the label. Nothing too fancy, but I was able to choose from a zillion fonts instead of the 2 that came with my machine!
Happy Quilting!
Gail
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Quilting Gail 
Gail – these bags are SO cute! and your tutorial is so clear! I will need to make one! Thanks for linking up!
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Thanks, Sherry!
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Very fun jewelry bags, they look like little gems themselves. Happy stitching over this holiday weekend.
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Hi Kate,
They are fun little bags to make!
Happy Quilting! 🙂
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I love those little travel bags. I keep some curlers in mine – and used plastic coasters for needle point as the center! I look forward to seeing this secret quilt!
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Hi Kathleen,
Thanks for the idea of a different use! And those plastic coaster would be perfect!
Hopefully you will be able to see the secret quilt within the next few weeks!
Happy Quilting! 🙂
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Hi Gail,
That secret quilt has a lot to be shared when you can. I really want to see the label now!! HAHA! It’s good to step outside of ours boxes now and then, don’t you think?! You’re still safe . . . ~smile~ Roseanne
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Hi Roseanne!
Yes, I will share … once it’s gifted … I hope to get the binding on today … we have a ton of people (12) coming tonight for at least one overnight … then probably 9 for tomorrow night … so there will not be any sewing for a couple of days! I really really want to send it off next week …
Happy Quilting, my friend! 🙂
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Those little bags are super handy when you are traveling. I bet they will be super excited that you guys made them for them. I just came from checking out the tutorial, thanks for sharing that with us! I just might have to give it a go.
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Hi Tish!
They are really easy to make. And they make good gifts!
I’m looking forward to the next instalment of Fireburst!
Happy Quilting! 🙂
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Hi Gail, the link to the jewelry bag tutorial doesn’t work.
Cheers, Lynn
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Says tutorial not found for jewelry bag 😐
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