Monday 16 July 2012

Liberty Tree Tote



This is another small project from the Handstitched Class - English Paper Piecing week.   I've decided to use my 'precious' Liberty of London - Tana Lawn Classic prints, which I've been collecting since 2 years ago (does that still fall under the hoarding category?) and have not cut into any of them until last week!



I thought the hexagon tree pattern would be a perfect way to use the various Liberty prints I've been saving and I'm so glad I did! 

Some of the prints on the hexagons are from 2 years ago and some as recent as two months back.   I've used quite abit of  A Pink Lodden print for the strap and tote lining.

















Since I wanted the hexies to look 'puffy', I've added polyester batting to the tote body and quilted around each of them.





I love totes with pockets and so I've added a pocket with 3 compartments to mine.






I've used Essex Linen in natural for the tote back instead of the suggested pieced backing.   Adding the hexagon flower to the otherwise 'plain' back is cute, don't you think?






The tote measures at 12.5" width x 14" height without handle.   Even though this project involves very basic bag-making skills, ( added a few personal touches here and there ) I had so much fun making it!   I'll definitely use this tote pattern for future quick gifts!



I'm linking up to Kelly's My 'Precious' QAL - July over at Kelby Sews :




And Beth's Monday Link Up over at Plum and June :




Happy Sewing!   =)

23 comments:

  1. Wow - this is beautiful! What a great way to use your fabrics.

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  2. Stunning bag! Lovely work.

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  3. That's a beautiful bag, and such a great idea for using Liberty fabrics! I love the puffiness of the hexagons.

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  4. this is so nice!!!
    it looks really professional - well done!!!
    :)

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  5. Lovely bag, love the prints you chose and those pockets.

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  6. This is so beautiful! Love the puffy Liberty hexies.

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  7. Wunderschön!!!
    Liebe FarahLin, ich bin so begeistert .
    LG Grit

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  8. ooohh that is so pretty !!

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  9. Great bag! It is so pretty.The hexies are so beautiful.

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  10. Using the hexies on your tote bag was a great idea! It looks awesome! You'll be using this bag for a long time and you'll get to enjoy your lovely fabric!

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  11. Love your tote bag, those hexies are so cute and what a great way to use your "Precious" Liberty of London!

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  12. Your hexagons looks realy puffy, and the fabrics are gorgeous.... in a few words....your tote bag is beautiful.

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  13. Hi FahrahLin,
    your bag is very beautiful.

    Greetings Manuela

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  14. I love the puffy look of the hexagons as well! It looks great!

    Katie Fleming

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  15. I love your bag!! Beautiful flowers!

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  16. The fabrics are beautiful and the bag looks great.

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  17. Such a perfect way to use your precious liberty fabrics. Your tote is gorgeous!

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  18. Gorgeous tote! What a great idea to put the flower on the bag, it's so unexpected! Great job, Farah! :)

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  19. I'm so pleased you linked up @Threading My Way, Farah!!!

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