This is where my Southwest Summer Tote stands at this time:
I have gained a whole new respect for bag-making this week. Step-by-slow-step, I'm working my way through the directions as per The Better Bagmaker by Nicole Mallalieu.
The bottom did level out with the weight of the layers. Looks swell using the metal feet I picked up from Bagmaker Supply too.
These are the 1/2" size - they remind me of over-sized, very large brads. Easy to install.
OK, Time to celebrate our March 'Goal' achievements!
Perhaps you would like a bit of incentive first? We have some exciting prizes in the pot:
Bagmaker Supply has offered a $20.00 discount to one lucky prize-winner this month!
Way to go OMG Partier's! We have two new additions this month:
Fat Quarter Shop has generously offered a monthly $25.00 gift certificate!
Have you ever won a FQS gift certificate?
That is what instigated my first order with FQS, and I've been a fan ever since. (yes, I am a regular stalker of the Daily Deal, are you?). Seriously, they are so very generous as top-notch supporters of the online quilting community!
Thank you, Thank you, Fat Quarter Shop!
And guess who else would like to donate to the cause?
Christa's new book, co-authored with Angela Walters, The Ultimate Guide to Machine Quilting will be awarded in April - hot off the press!
Please take a few minutes to visit our sponsors to let them know we appreciate them!
And because I appreciate YOU, I curated this pretty Springtime Roll-up for the prize pool too!
Good Luck to everyone, I am looking forward to seeing all the finishes and hope you will take some time to check them out as well!
Wow! Great support from quilty sponsors! I love the FatQuarter Shop too. Their 24hr Flash Sale today was rather lovely! Your new bag is looking good. Tricked out with some nice additions from the Bagmaker. I'm sewing away here. I'll have to work on setting a monthly goal to report :-)
ReplyDeleteSuch great prizes you have lined up! Thanks so much for hosting this fun link up party.
ReplyDeleteYour bag is coming along nicely. What great prizes.
ReplyDeleteYour bag is coming along beautifully Heidi! I love the sassy mix of fabrics you chose. Wow that is great on the sponsors... All such wonderful supporters of the quilting community! I'll be linking up again in April!
ReplyDeleteI still love that tote bag. The design is SO summer!
ReplyDeleteThat tote is looking wonderful. Great idea to have the metal feet on the bottom. That will help keep the fabric clean.
ReplyDeleteOMG, it's GORGEOUS, congratulations for sticking to it and finishing! XO
ReplyDeleteYour bag is adorable, the more you make the easier it gets!!
ReplyDeleteYour bag is bright and fun. I've been enjoying the ONG, it has made a difference in my sewing habits this year. Thank you for sponsoring the link up each month.
ReplyDeleteLove your fun bag--it looks very polished with the hardware!
ReplyDeleteYour bag is looking great and so close to being finished!! I'm a major fail this month with not being able to achieve my goal... will have to try again next time :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the bag - I never saw those bag bottoms things before but that is a really good idea.
ReplyDeleteYour Southwest Summer bag is wonderful with the great selection of colorful fabric and so well done! You should be proud!
ReplyDeleteLove your bag! I have always wanted to make one, yours looks like a perfect size. And the colours are perfect for summer.
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