First Finish For the Year

I’m happy to report my first finish of the year, which ticks off the box for the Chookshed Stitchers Challenge and my One Monthly Goal.

This is such a cute bag. It will be perfect for taking my bits and bobs to stitching when I crochet a block or two.

Having taken the inspiration from Sue, I also quilted the sides to add more structure, using my favourite masking tape markings.

The fabric is so darned cute.  It wasn’t until I started that I discovered what beautiful fabrics were included in the kit.

Being quilted, the bag doesn’t gather quite as well, but it stands up nicely when opened.

The back and side view.  Did I say I love the fabrics?

The eagle eyed may notice that I didn’t end up using needle turn appliqué.  I did work on a practice piece, but I think that this was not the best project to start out on, what with those ears being under a quarter of an inch with really tight curves and the bunny tail being about a quarter of an inch.  I was not enjoying the process at all, and did not want to mess up this project.  Therefore, I returned to what I know and enjoy.  I may try needle turn at some stage in the future, but on something rather simpler.

Anyway, I really love the bag and can’t wait to use it and take it to Scrub Stitchin’ in April.  Gosh, that will be here before we know it.

As a bonus, there was a little strip of quilted fabric left over from the side panels. It was too pretty to throw out, so I added some of the linings and fabric to the back and ran a quick zig zag around the edges and have a bookmark for my diary.  A bit rough and ready, but it will do the job.