I've been on a bit of a bag making kick lately. Even though I feel like I make a lot of bags, I never seem to have one when I need it (aside from my everyday bag) so I decided to make some "specific-purpose" bags. This one was just a super simple tote bag with an inside zip pocket.
I also made a tiny messenger bag for my 2 year old. She is always picking up my bag or my daughters' bags and dragging them around the house or down the sidewalk so I made one the perfect size for her. I used my tutorial here with much smaller measurements - the bag measures about 6" x 7" and the strap is about 24".
And this was my color palette inspiration photo from the link up. I used play-crafts to get the palette - what do you think?
I think next month's quilt photography challenge will be about photographing color. I'll write up more details soon. Eventually, we'll need to get to photos of actual quilts but I thought it might be a good idea to focus on some of the smaller details first, right?
That little messenger bag is so adorable for your little one! Love the color palette too. I'm having a tough time getting into this months photography challenge. I don't think I'm very creative in coming up with a picture to reflect a mood. I don't think I would have trouble if it was the other way around- captioning a picture with a single word, but for some reason, I seem to have a block on it this way.
ReplyDelete:) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation
Um, I missed the link-up post on Sunday?! Going to have to get on that. I love your bag frenzy. I am gearing up for one of my own--I'm ready to do a Super Tote and a Perfect Quilted Tote, because like you, I never seem to have an empty tote bag at hand! That tiny messenger bag is too sweet. I love the shade of purple of that Heather Ross print.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours and bag. I love how you're starting your daughter off young.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that little messenger bag. I need to add it to the 5 zillion other things on my list. It looks like you got to a pumpkin patch. I can't wait to go!
ReplyDeleteThe little messenger bag is so cute! I really plan on participating in the photo link-ups. I need to be better about that. Color sounds interesting. I'll try to keep up! Hmmm, I just wrote a blog post about the busy-ness of life!
ReplyDeleteBoth of those bags are so cute! I'll be linking up soon. I also thought this month was tricky. I think I was over analyzing things, but I did come up with a few I liked. It was a good challenge.
ReplyDeletealways love your bags. A tote bag with a zip - brilliant!
ReplyDeleteSweet little bag Beth. I am full of good intentions for the photography link but no time alas :(
ReplyDeleteLove the meesenger bag. I did not know about play craft - will definitely check it out!
ReplyDeleteDarling bags, Beth! These are so perfect for little girls!
ReplyDeleteOH. MY. GOODNESS... that teensy messenger bag... I die. Totally know what I'm going to make for my crazy tot next ;)
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