These past few days have been completely crazy, but I managed to finish another sew together bag! This one is for my daughter, who turns (turned?) 8 today. (Kids' birthdays=a whole lot of work for the parents! Phew!) I made this one without breaking OR bending a needle. I'm pretty happy about that! It's the year of the
sew together bag for my kiddos. Two down, one to go. I kind of think I should make the 3rd one now while I'm still in the groove! If you aren't familiar with the sew together bag, it's a handy zippered bag that was designed for carrying all your sewing gear. My kids each want one to store their treasures (of any
kind) inside. I can't say that I blame them!
(The pattern is available for purchase
here, if you are interested.)
My daughter loves color as much (or perhaps even more?) than I do, so I used as many fabrics as possible. I counted 11 in all! She's gonna love it!
Actually, I was inspired by this piece of artwork that she drew a few weeks ago. I found this list next to it, which are the rules for her drawing class.
Tip #1: use as many colors as you can.
Tip #2: take your time.
Tip #3 always take a good look at what you're going to draw.
Tip #4: try your best.
Tip #5: Have Fun!
Isn't that awesome? I especially love tips #1 and 5. I'm going to have my husband laminate this and keep it forever and ever. I think I could apply these rules to my quilting, too!
Love that list. Hope you have a happy day of little A's birthday.
ReplyDeleteI love that art! What a creative family, no small doubt nurtured by you. Love seeing all your projects, and finally plucked up the courage to leave a note after all this time.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your blog and it's inspiration....from a fan!
You should copy both of those onto fabric and make her a quilt of all her art as a keepsake! Both are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI love it all! The Hello Kitty fabric is adorable, her drawing and writing are precious, and this post was super happy. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky little girl. I love the sew together bag you made her. And I agree, the artwork should be framed and kept. Maybe you could sandwich it between two pieces of glass so that you can see the list too.
ReplyDeleteThe bag is PERFECT for her! Gotta love those rules and take them to heart! She's an inspiring artist!
ReplyDeleteThat list is so gorgeous! The things kids come up with are so precious
ReplyDeleteShe is so awesome!
ReplyDeleteI'm giving my almost 8 year old that list tonight.
Happy Birthday dear A!
she has a wonderful sense of color. Love her art and her gift. great jobs by both of you.
ReplyDeleteFrom the mouth of babes.....tip #5 is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteYes definitely laminate that - it is priceless!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous zipper pouch for treasures and great,ids for kids as well as us..
ReplyDeleteLove your
DD rules...
like mother, like daughter! she comes by her love of colour honestly doesn't she! Hope she had a wonderful 8th birthday!!
ReplyDeleteShe is an artist with a great list of tips! She has a very talented mom too!
ReplyDeleteThe bag is perfect - such a pretty rainbow of fabric goodness! Love the drawing your daughter made and her list of rules. She sure knows her stuff!
ReplyDeleteAwesome rules for living!
ReplyDeleteAw, happy birthday to A! I love her handwritten list and the creative spirit that she exudes. May she let if loose forever!
ReplyDeleteI noticed on this one that you got a little fancy, how did you make the stop pieces at the beginning and end of your zipper units? Love to know how, I am not a zipper person, but would love to be. Very nice....
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! And now I want a bag like that. You suck.
ReplyDeletefantastic pouch, love the list and the artwork, too.
ReplyDeleteHappy 8th birthday to your daughter! She sure has an eye for color and design!! What a fun pouch!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Bday! The pouch is really great with all those colors included.
ReplyDeleteHow adorable! The cute bag does have a lot of colors as your grand daughter requested. So sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteYikes, I meant to say daughter, sorry! If it were me, it would be my grand daughter :)
ReplyDeleteWow, another one! I have had the pattern here for a long time, but somehow I find it really scary with all those zippers. I love how you used so many colours. Makes for a really happy bag!
ReplyDeletethe pouch is amazing and it looks like your daughter is as well. That list is awesome -- I think you should frame it and put it above your sewing machine. Simple rules to live by.
ReplyDeleteThe list is just so funny, good for her.
ReplyDeleteTell miss A Happy Birthday from Jason and I. Gotta love that girl! Love her artwork. Tell her I still have the minion she drew for me. :)
ReplyDeleteI knew as soon as I saw Hello Kitty that it had to be hers. :) Such a fun little bag!
Wonderful bag that and great colours!
ReplyDeleteI wish more teachers would give a list like that out to children to stimulate their creativity!
Loved her drawing!!
I am going to apply all of those tips to one of my current sewing projects!
ReplyDeleteLove the bag.
Love the Hello Kitty fabric and dots! This bag is so much fun. I made my first one over Easter break. I broke 3 needles so in a strange way I am happy to hear your comment about not breaking or bending a needle :) Happy birthday to your daughter! love her artwork!
ReplyDeleteLove your daughter's steps to creating! Happy Birthday to her! My her pouch soon be filled with very special treasures.
ReplyDeleteLove the bag, just absolutely adore her drawing, and the list is wisdom for life! Love what they teach children now, #1 & #5 rule!
ReplyDeletesuch words of wisdom form one so young. I am sure she will love and treasure her new bag
ReplyDeleteFirst, I think your daughter's bag is great. Such a wonderful, joyful mix of colors and patterns. A very special place for her very special treasures.
ReplyDeleteSecond, I agree that her list is one that applies not only to quilting but just about every area of our lives. I too am going to make a large version of her list and post it for myself. I need to remember to look for and add lots of color to the things I do. And to look carefully (mindfully) and take my time and have fun and can't remember the last one.
Wonderful. I have a smile on my face.
Abby is the sweetest thing. She will LOVE all the zippers and different fabrics.
ReplyDeleteYou have a budding artist on your hands!!! Looks like she inherited her Mommy's love of color!;)
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is an awesome little girl, and I hope she has a very happy birthday! Eight is such a nice age.
ReplyDeleteThe bag is fantastic, but I'm even more enamored of those rules! I need a laminated copy for myself ;-) Happy birthday to her!
ReplyDeleteJust today I ran across a drawing my daughter did in elementary school and I posted it on my design wall for inspiration for an upcoming birthday present for her -- a cosmetic bag. She's turning 20 and she's an art major. Your daughter is a budding artist and philosopher.
ReplyDeleteYou should put those rules up in your sewing room. Aren't children the BEST!
ReplyDeleteI love the bag, I can see why its so popular. I can see myself making several in preparation for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI just have to make one of those, but craftsy via the link above is telling me it's no longer available :(
ReplyDeleteLovely pouch and the bests tips ever:)
ReplyDeleteGroetjes
Annemieke
Hi AJ! Love that bag! It is adorable and so functional! I clicked th link to purchase it, but got an error message from craftsy saying it was no longer available. Is there another way I can buy it? Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSo cute (the bag and the drawing class rules). I love all the pockets in the bag. Happy birthday to your sweet girl!
ReplyDeleteAwesome attitude and personality. I too love color
ReplyDeleteHi, I bought the patter due to you have made so cute bags. Did you have somewhere a tutorial for this bag. I had saved it in my tablet but it broke and I can´t find it anywhere. Thanks if you can help me.
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