I can't think of a better way to kick-start the
Holiday Sewing Season than a Quilters Blog Hop?
Holiday Sewing Season than a Quilters Blog Hop?
Madame Samm and Carol have the spirit and energy
to round us all up and put us in one spot.
Thanks to both of them for all their hard work.
to round us all up and put us in one spot.
Thanks to both of them for all their hard work.
The most difficult part of these hops is to actually come up with a good idea.
.... just one good idea.
I was pondering this and the lifeguard said....
"Make something practical and useful"
Duh !
Sometimes men can be so smart.
So what could I make that will be used a lot during the holidays?
A bag big enough to haul all your stuff home.
I picked up this pattern last year at a quilt show in Florida.
It is by QuiltSmart and has preprinted fusible interfacing.
You can't get any easier than that right?
This bag took 3 hours to whip up and it would have been even
quicker if I had used precut strips.
But I didn't have any of those so I cut my own strips.
I quilted "in the ditch" because I didn't want the ....
oh heck....because it's easy to stitch in the ditch...
who am I trying to kid.
I ran out of time again.
sheeeesh.
One of these days I am going to finish way way ahead of time.
I have these two quilt tops to finish before December too.
Thanks for stopping by for a look.
No giveaway this time but scroll to the bottom of this post for
news about my Huge giveaway coming soon.
Enjoy the hop.
The list of hoppers today....
and the entire list.....
Here
Happy Sewing !
Happy Ho Ho Ho - ing !
Oh ....one more thing
I will be having a HUGE giveaway on August 10th !
There are several ways to follow this blog
listed in my sidebar.
So follow me now and come back to see what I have planned.
It's a big one.
5 big boxes full of goodies for 5 happy winners.
Yes there will be one huge box just for quilters.
(holiday fabric, patterns, gift cards, notions)
I did a giveaway like this a few years ago and it was so much fun.
Please plan to come back on the 10th
to enter.
Thanks for stopping by
Marianne
also linking to Sew Many Ways ... So Darn Crafty
oh heck....because it's easy to stitch in the ditch...
who am I trying to kid.
I ran out of time again.
sheeeesh.
One of these days I am going to finish way way ahead of time.
I have these two quilt tops to finish before December too.
Thanks for stopping by for a look.
No giveaway this time but scroll to the bottom of this post for
news about my Huge giveaway coming soon.
Enjoy the hop.
The list of hoppers today....
August 5
Life@RuffHavenand the entire list.....
Here
Happy Sewing !
Happy Ho Ho Ho - ing !
Oh ....one more thing
I will be having a HUGE giveaway on August 10th !
There are several ways to follow this blog
listed in my sidebar.
So follow me now and come back to see what I have planned.
It's a big one.
5 big boxes full of goodies for 5 happy winners.
Yes there will be one huge box just for quilters.
(holiday fabric, patterns, gift cards, notions)
I did a giveaway like this a few years ago and it was so much fun.
Please plan to come back on the 10th
to enter.
Thanks for stopping by
Marianne
also linking to Sew Many Ways ... So Darn Crafty
80 comments:
really love the bag...nice quilt also thanks for sharing
I LOVE your MONDO BAG...hahaha...thanks for the fun post...I needed a laugh (oh? you didn't mean to be funny? Yes you did!). Your fabrics are great - and there is absolutely nothing wrong with living in the "ditch"...that's my happiest place! SMILE
Your Mondo bag is yummy! Thank you for sharing.
I love your bag! And 2 quilts? You've been busy. How was the Family Reunion? You sure had a perfect day for it.
Gret work ! I love this bag :) Thank you for sharing and for the chance ! have a nice day :)
That bag is amazing. It looks like it will get a lot of use too! I love it. I also love your quilts. They looked finished to me! Just some quilting to do..... HA! Good luck, I'm sure you'll make it in time for Christmas!
I did a workshop to make a bag like that about 6 years ago. A friend liked it so much that I gave it to her!
Perhaps I should make another.
Wonderful Mondo bag and I really enjoyed the colors you chose. Have a great day.
That is a great bag - and so roomy too! Won't take you long to finish those quilts either - they are lovely - such nice bright colours.
I love your mondo bag!
Thanks for sharing!
PS I signed up to follow and I'm number 200!!
I love your Mondo bag. Santa would be quite impressed. Thanks for sharing.
What a lovely bag! Every Santa and elf needs one of these at Christmas. Thanks for sharing.
Your Mondo bag is so lovely. And Santa will need a bag
Thanks for sharing and being part of this blog hop
I love that bag. So practical too. Great job.
Thanks for sharing your pretty projects - love the huge bag.
now that is a big bag and that quilt is really beautiful...what great projects that came from your heart and hands
I love your bag! Just beautiful.
Great work :D thanks for sharing!
Great bag and it was clever to make something useful....thanks for a giveaway
Such a fun post! Love the bag!
Mondo on Monday! Great bag and a great start to the week! Thanks for sharing!
That is a wonderful bag and the fabrics make it even more beautiful!
Love the bag and the quilt top! I've seen that bag pattern before and I must get one. You sure could carry lots of presents in your big bag! Thanks for sharing!
I love that Mondo Bag! I need to make one just exactly like it. :) blessings, marlene
Your Mondo is a beauty, I've made a Midi and I think it fits lots of goodies...can only imagine how much fits in yours!!
I really like your bag. Glad I found you. Will be following.
I love the bag of puppies! It just makes me smile. Thanks so much for sharing!
That bag is gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing in the hop!
I love your bag and I love the quilt tops. Thanks for sharing!!
Your models are wonderful! Adore your bag and quilt!
You put such an awesome touch on the "make something practical" suggestion! I love that bag. Good luck finishing those beautiful quilt tops, too.
I love your bag, and what beautiful tops too!
What a great bag! You'd better be careful or Santa will take it to use for hauling toys!!
Your quilt tops are also beautiful!!
Your Mondo bag is so neat and love the little doggies inside! Beautiful quilt tops and I know you will get them done by Christmas, thanks for the giveaway!
I love your projects. Thank you for participating in the hop.
Love the Mondo bag (and all the cute contents you put in it)...very useful AND beautiful! Your two other quilts are gorgeous and I'm sure will look amazing when they're finished. Thanks for hopping with us!
Beautiful quilt tops and love that Mondo bag. They are perfect for anything! I have made three myself. I may have to make another one in Christmas fabrics, yours looks spectacular! Thanks for sharing.
Love your projects! Thanks for sharing.
Great bag. Go ahead and fill it with goodies, and I will send you my address in time for Christmas!!!
Love your bag! Your quilt is lovely too! Thanks for sharing!
Big bags are just the best! The fabrics you used and fabulous!
Two quilts too. You are gonna have a warm wonderful holiday season!
I love your bag! Great fabrics--it is nice and bright for Christmas. Your quilt tops are really pretty, also. I'll be back on the 10th!
That bag is amazing. And the quilts are great. Thank you for sharing
Great Santas bag!
The quilts are pretty too. thanks for sharing!
Love the bag, I don't do much in the ditch because I apparently can't sew a straight line. Your line is pretty much invisible. Great job.
Nice bag. I like the fabrics; they look great together. I also love both of your quilt tops, especially the first one you show.
Hi Marianne, I've been following you for a while now, I found you on Pinterest or somewhere and fell in love with your style. Today is no exception, your bag is wonderful and I am anxious to see your quilts all quilted up, they are already pretty !
Oh Marianne, this big, beautiful bag is awesome!! And how perfect that you filled it with puppies!!! Even though they're toys and stuffed. (Real puppies would have been too awesome. haha! :) ) All of your quilts are so stunning and this bag is no exception. The quilts tops are already so gorgeous!! All I can say is "Wow". xoxo
Great quilt--really pretty. The bag is wonderful.
I am loving that bag. It is exactly what I need to hold my stuff. Great job. Love the quilt, too. Thank you for sharing.
Nice scrappy quilts. I have a Chow Chow mix that can be a handful.
What a great bag to store all my shopping in or hide fabric in....LOL
Cool bag and love your fabrics choice.Thanks for sharing!
Now THAT is a wonderful bag for the holidays. Watch out though as Santa may want to borrow it. Lovely quilt tops you are working on. Pineapple Blossom looks really cool in Christmas colors!
Cute!! Love the quilting, too ;)
That is a beautiful bag and the puppies they are just so cute.
I love, love your bag! We can never have too many. Thanks for sharing with all of us.
A wonderful idea to sew a cristmas bag, I could use one too...
Hope that you'll find the time to finish your quilttops, they look beautiful.
I'm a long time follower, so I'll be back ☺
That bag looks huge. What a great thing to have and it's so pretty too. I love the quilts, especially the 2nd one. So pretty.
Great bag and loved the other projects too.
Hiya Marianne!!! I love your bag, it's just the right size. And those quilt tops are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas, blessed be, hugs!!! Pam
pamspretties57 at gmail dot com
I love the bag and the quilt tops as well. So cheery!
Thanks for sharing.
cheers
maggie
maggiemine42@gmail.com
Who couldn't use that giant Mondo bag! Your Christmas flimsies are lovely. Great designs.
Very cool bag to hold all the goodies. Love all of your projects.
I love the bag. Your quilt is really pretty. Thank you for sharing.
Very cute bag! It would be so fun to use!! Your quilts look wonderful! Thanks for Sharing
what a great pattern to use up your left overs .... Christmas leftovers are all ways useful;)
thanks for sharing and having a give away too.
in stitches
What a great Mondo bag. Your quilts that you have to quilt by December just scream Christmas. I really love them. I love the reds and greens and your piecing is impeccable. Thanks for participating and sharing your creativity and wonderful projects. I can hardly wait for your big giveaway - lol
A big bag that is also beautiful.
A big bag that is also beautiful.
I love the large bag and the fabric is so pretty, looks like something everyone at Christmas could use.
Oh, I love your bag! Can a girl ever have too many bags?!!!! The two quilts are so festive. I really need to make a Christmas quilt for the bed! Great job!
Wonderful toppers. The bag is a wonder. Three hours! It turned out magnificently!!
Awesome bag, i love all the stuffies =)
Love your bag and your quilt tops. Your little furry friends are good helpers too.
The bag is beautiful. I really enjoy the way you write! You make me smile! Merry Christmas (early)
Cute bag and beautiful quilts.
OMG..I love that bag! The quilt tops are beautiful too! I've enjoyed hopping around this post, but haven't done a lot of commenting. I just now realized you are the one who asked about our lab mix, too. Kindred spirits, we are! ;)))
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