In September, when I was at a retreat at Loon Lake, I was given a little mini charm pack. I immediately arranged them and sewed them together as leaders and enders. It didn’t take long and I soon had a rectangle of cute little squares.
They have been sitting on my sewing table since the retreat. I’ve moved them a few times, more than a few times! A few months ago, I got out the fabric that would be the lining for a future little bag. Another day, I choose the zipper that I would use. These 3 components got moved a LOT, but always to a different spot on my sewing table.
Finally, I got sick and tired of moving them around! I found some scraps of Hobbs 80/20 batting and spent about an hour making this little bag!! YAY – it’s finally done!!!!!
And the opposite side, with a peak of the lining:
And, it is no longer on my sewing table!!!
Favourite Finish of the Month
Each month, Yvonne, @ Quilting Jetgirl, hosts a Linky party where people link a picture of their Favourite Finish of the Month. It’s well worth going to have a look!!! There is a ton of talent showcased and lots of eye candy.
This month, can you believe it? I only have one favourite finish!!! Usually I have several and can’t decide. You can read more about this quilt on THIS POST.
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One who sleeps under a quilt is covered by LOVE!
Happy Quilting!
Gail
Linking to:
- Wednesday Wait Loss @ Inquiring Quilter
- Yvonne, Favourite Finish of the Month @ Quilting Jetgirl
- Happy Needle and Thread @ My Quilt Infatuation
- Andrée / Free Motion Mavericks @ Quilting & Learning – What a combo!
- Finished or Not Friday @ Alycia Quilts
- Michelle @ From Bolt to Beauty
- Off the Wall Friday @ Creations – Quilts, Art, Whatever
Quilting Gail 
Hi Gail, that is a very cute bag. I’m pretty good at moving things around the studio too, and where they land depends on the state of all of the flat surfaces! Thanks for linking up. Take care.
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LOL!!! I KNOW that flat surfaces are dangerous!!! Thanks for hosting the link party!!
Happy Quilting!
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I get a kick out of how the parts had to “steep” for a while before they came together into this adorable bag!
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LOL!!! Yes, some things do need to “steep.” I prefer when things don’t “steep” and am trying to get things done!
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Such a cute little bag. Great way to use up those charms! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2025/01/29/wednesday-wait-loss-417
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Thanks, Jennifer!!! It was fun to finally get it finished!!! And thank you for hosting Wednesday Wait Loss!
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Did you use a pattern? Or just make it up along the way? ☺
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I made it up along the way 😊
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Love the mini charm bag! I do find it hard to believe you only have one finish, but my month was the same….lots of things in the works but not getting finished for awhile! Thanks, too, for linking up to TGIFF.
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Hi Kathleen! Yes, not a lot of finishes in January … but there’s a few more that will be finished this month!! Thanks for hosting TGIFF!!
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Your mini charm bag has turned out really pretty 🙂
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Thanks, Janine!
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Love the pouch and quilting!
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Thank you, Pat!
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I often grab charm squares and make hot pads for the kitchen. It’s fun to match them to the season! But bags are also a great use.
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Chris, that’s a great idea!!! I’ll have to keep it in mind!
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What a sweet little bag!!! I love mini charms. They can make the most adorable little things.
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Thanks, Sue! Mini charms are fun to play with!
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Ooh, I never thought about making a bag with my little bits and orphans. Thanks for the inspiration.
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You’re welcome Elizabeth!! It makes something useful and uses up the little pieces!
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A very cute little bag. I try to keep my sewing table mostly cleaned off except for what I’m working on, otherwise it’s just frustrating. But sometimes it takes being frustrated to move something to finished.
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Thanks, Kate!! And yes, it was frustration that lead to a finish! LOL!
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Such a cute little bag, Gail…and a very nice finish!
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Thanks, Brenda!
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Congratulations on getting the bag finished and on not needing to move those pieces around anymore!
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Thanks, Yvonne!
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Such a cute little pouch, and I bet it will get a lot of use! The spiral quilting on your quilt! Wow!
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Thanks, Wendy!!! The spiral quilting is actually easy to do … I just go round and round and round …
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