
Carla, from Creatin’ in the Sticks is hosting this blog hop!
The Challenge: Create something to do with TRAVEL. Anything from places to go, to how you get there, and anything in between. Maybe even an alligator? You decide! The theme is really your own interpretation, surprise us! |
A few weeks ago, I told you that I was going to use this awesome fabric to create something for this blog hop:

However, a fat quarter was not enough fabric for me to make what I wanted … so I added an striped ombre mauve/purple fabric … and this is the creation:
It’s the large size Retreat Bag from Emmeline Bags. The pattern is free, but you need to purchase the wires if you want it to stand open. Here are the links to the Pattern and the Internal Wires – B.



I’ve made this bag several times … It’s easy to make (if you follow the instructions!).
Check out the other See ya Later Blog Hoppers!
Make sure you check out the rest of the blog hoppers to see what they made!
Monday, August 22nd
- Just Let Me Quilt
- Days Filled With Joy
- Samelia’s Mum
- Karen’s Korner
- Quilt Schmilt
- Beckys Adventures in Quilting and Travel
Tuesday, August 23rd
- MooseStashQuilting
- Quilt Doodle Designs
- Quilting Gail
- Just Sew Quilter
- Lianne Makes Stuff
- Homespun Hannah’s Blog
Wednesday, August 24th
- Inflorescence
- Karrin’s Crazy World
- Ms P Designs USA
- Allthingzsewn
- Elizabeth Coughlin Designs
- Words & Stitches
Thursday, August 25th
- Creatin’ in the Sticks
- Quilted Delights
- Food For Thought
- Scrapdash.com
- DayBrook Designs
- Just Because Quilts
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This bag is cool! Such a nice wide open mouth to put things in!
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Thanks, Leah! That’s one of the reasons I LOVE the retreat bag! 🙂
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What a great bag! The wide opening is so handy. Your fabric is beautiful!
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Thank you, Charlene! It’s a great pattern – have you made one yet?
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So pretty, and you can always use a bag!!
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Thanks, Brenda!
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It’s a great bag Gail. I love the colours within your fabric. Beautiful!
And now I’ll pop over to see this bag pattern 😉
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Hi Anorina! Thank you! The bag fabric came from Australia … but I have no idea of the name … I was given a fat quarter without the salvage info on it! The bag is pretty fantastic! It comes in 2 sizes! Have fun!
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Gorgeous fabric and a great result. The perfect size for travelling.
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Thanks, Karen!
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Really cute bag and gorgeous fabric! Do you have plans for it yet?
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Thank you! I’m keeping the bag, so I’ll probably use it when I travel or go on a retreat!
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That fabric is absolutely gorgeous, and perfect for your new bag. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you!
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This does look like a very useful size for a bag. Lovely!
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Thank you, Nettie!
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Perfect bag for a “see you later alligator” getaway!
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It is! Thank you!
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The fabric and colors are stunning! Great bag.
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Thank you!
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That is a gorgeous and practical bag for travel…love it! Having a big opening makes it so much easier to find what you need. Thank you for sharing this!
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Thank you! I, too, love the big opening!
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Great bag using beautiful fabric!
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Thanks, Karrin!
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Beautiful.
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Thank you!
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One can never have enough bags, right? This is a pretty one!
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You’re so right, Wendy! We can’t have enough bags!
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Absolutely beautiful Gail!
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Thanks, Lynn!
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Love that bag and especially that it opens so completely. Thanks for the link to the pattern and internal frame,
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Hi LJ!
I hope you enjoy making the bag! 🙂
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Beautiful bag!
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Thank you, Elizabeth!
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Such a fun bag with equally fun fabric. It looks so great standing open and everything can be found. Perfect for travel, for sure. Thanks for the pattern link.
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Thanks, Carla! Have fun making the bag!
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What a sweet retreat bag. I had to chuckle when you said it was easy to make if you follow directions. You must have been sitting next to me sewing a few times! The big “IF”.
🙂
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LOL!!! yes, the big “IF”! The directions are actually easy to follow! 🙂
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I love this bag, Gail! Beautiful colors and such a help when retreating! Thanks for sharing it!
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Thanks, Carol!
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Stunning fabric Gail. What was it called?
Love
Terry
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Hi Terry!
I have no idea what the fabric is called. I was given a fat quarter from a friend who returned from visiting Australia!
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Thanks, Terry! I have no idea what the fabric is called. It’s a fat quarter from Australia and I didn’t get a piece with selvage info on it. 😦
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I love that fabric. It is so colorful and interesting.
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It is beautiful, isn’t it?
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What a large and roomy pretty bag! We can all use many of those for sure.
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Thanks, Danice!
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