Across the Pond Pouch
September 21, 2011 As I promised last week, here is the first mini-charm square project. I picked the new "Butterscotch & Roses" by Fig Tree to start.
She was pretty easy, quick and fun to make!
Here's how it went.
First, the squares sewn together and quilted. The pattern doesn't say to quilt the patchwork, but I did anyways because ... well ... because that's just the way I roll. ;)
Found an older Fig Tree FQ my stash for the lining - perfect!
I didn't feel like going all the way to the store just for a zipper so I used the best color match I had on hand. Not bad!
And I always trace templates so I can preserve the original. (Learned that one the hard way ...)
Here are the 2 body pieces & the lining cut out.
(Sorry, I got so into my sewing I TOTALLY forgot to take zipper installation photos!)
The outside ...
And the lining ...
There just so happened to be two cream squares in the pack so I deviated from the pattern again (call me a rebel!) and added these little fabric tabs to the zipper ends - just makes for a little nicer finish, I think.
They aren't necessary ...
But see how they look?
And one more leftover square - cut diagonally - makes the perfect little zipper pull.
Just as pretty on the inside. ;)
Not bad for 39 - 2 1/2" squares, half a FQ, batting scraps, a zipper and a few hours.
Super cute, eh? If you're interested in me making another one of these as a tutorial, please leave me a comment. If there's enough interest, I'd be happy to do one up. :)
Reader Comments (50)
Love this little cutie! And would love to have a tutorial to make my own little sweetie, thanks;-)
Hildy
It is adorable. I would love to see a tutorial on it!
It's lovely Kristyne! I think everyone would love to see a tutorial. :)
Vivienne x
Yes, yes, yes! Hoping this will be the first of many! And, she is CUTE! Fresh and modern. Just how I like 'em! :)
Wow! It's just wonderful and your tutorial is wonderful too! Please, please, please post them as you go along: they're very easy to follow and just perfect for my simple brain!
yes! I'd love to see a tutorial......
Yes please! I would love to see a tutorial on the making of this neat little bag.
It's adorable! I have a couple of mini charm packs that aren't spoken for... might give this a try! (But I WOULD have to make a trip to the store for zippers!)
It's gorgeous!
Please do a tutorial if you have the time. I think these would make awesome Christmas gifts!!
I love this! Gorgeous! Of course I am always up for a good pouch tutorial!
Hi K.
Please do a tutorial. I really need to see that zipper part. You know I am sitting at my desk drooling all over my computer. Your little pouch is oh so cute.
Take care,
Carole
I found your blog care of Camille Roskelley's blog :) I love your stuff and this pouch is so cute. A tutorial would be awesome!
That's adorable. I'd love a tutorial, please and thank you!
WOWZERS! Ok you guys, I'll write a tutorial :)
Was this not a free download from Moda at http://www.unitednotions.com/my-pattern_cabbages-roses.pdf?
Yes! Tutorial coming! You are the best!
Hi Quilt Doctor! Yes, this pattern is a free Moda download and I have a link to it on the previous post when I talked about my plans to make this pouch with Moda fabrics. I will be linking to the pattern again when I write the tutorial. Thanks for asking. ;)
Yes Please!!
Absolutely super cute!!
A tutorial? Yes, PLEASE!!!!!!!
YES please!!! :) Would love to see a tutorial!
You surely jest....do we WANT a tutorial. Ah....YES PLEASE!!!!
I would love a tutorial on this one!!! Hope you got enough comments to make one..... :-) Love the colour use, looks very cute.
I would love a tutorial. I have some of those little squares and would love those little bags.
I am new to your blog by Camille. I am now subscribing. You are so talented.
I love it! And, I would love to see a tutorial. Thanks!
Prety Please... do the tutorial!!!! That is a gorgeus ! How can I make it bigger?
would love a tutorial!
Ooooooo... I love it!! A tutorial would be great if you have time. You might even get to prove it is possible to teach an old dog new tricks... woof!!
So pretty! That seems to be my first thought with most of your posts (the car one, not so much, that was more like"ouch").
Hello, I found your blog from Simplify, and what a blog you have. Absolutely beautiful, well done. Your stash is gorgeous, and I have to admit probably only 1/6 of less of mine, can you come organise mine please?
I would love a tutorial on this little bag, many a friend and daughter would love one, a personal gift.
I love the little pouch! A tutorial would be wonderful. Thank you.
Good, you have made my day, I would like to see a tutorial on this cute little pouch. I am interested in how you finished the inside seams :)
Absolutely! Please post a tutorial :-)
YAY! Tutorial!!! This is really stinkin' cute.
Gee, I'm so glad I found you thru Camille's blog. I am very, very happy! Yes, please a tutorial would be lovely. My, you sure are prolific and fast. Very inspirational.
Gee, I'm so glad I found you thru Camille's blog. I am very, very happy! Yes, please a tutorial would be lovely. My, you sure are prolific and fast. Very inspirational.
Just finished mine today - I think my mama will be happy :-) Going to put the little patches next time....mine is missing that little piece of lovin' Love the material on yours though HAHA
My most beloved thing to sew! yes! a tutorial and many more darling projects like this! Thank yhou soo much!!
Forgot to add, more mini charm projects would be most welcome! I just love this!!
Gorgeous... I'd love to see a tutorial. Your sewing is so neat and beautifully done.
Mandy.
Yes, please do a tutorial! Especially the zipper part. They are super cute!
Oh yes please a tutorial, i know i will get lost on the zipper part but i would really like to give it a go and thanks as i guess you will have to make another one when you are going to the trouble of making a tutorial for us.
I love your blog your quilt projects are great. I love the bag wish had more info.
I just found your SWEET blog! I LOVE all of your colors (my favorites!) and especially the cameo on your header (youngest DD collects them). I have to go to a training inservice in order to volunteer with the elderly -- otherwise I would spend all morning reading your blog!!! Please do a tutorial...I am zipper phobic! Must go back to my 8th grade home ec class. It is a wonder I do quilt -- had to get over all the trauma of making the A line skirt and blouse and my home ec teacher. My BFF put her zipper in upside down (on the hem!) and the teacher's reaction traumatized all of us. I love the little bag -- and just bought a jelly roll of Joanna Figuerora fabric (Breakfast at Tiffany's) because I had a 30% off coupon from my LQS for my birthday (tomorrow) so will try this! Thanks so much!!! I will definitely be back to see all the wonderful info on your blog.
oh, very cute!
You are my hero! A big resounding YES to making another tutorial (if you don't mind, I know it can be a pain to photograph each step along the way!) Thank you so much for sharing!
I am a big fan (although a very silent lurking one! ;) )
Thank you for all the sharing you do on the blog - I think it's awesome!
Bernie
Hi Kristyne, I posted a comment earlier ,.yes for a tutorial,the zipper! Did you clip it a little where it curves slightly? Making the template,I used my glue stick and adhered it to template plstic.after I printed it out. I have my squres all sewn together and thinging one of these times,I would like to try placing it on the bias! I think I will go aheas and ry the zipper, using some of that Wonder tape for positioning just right,I want those squares to match up acrtoss from each other so perfectly like yours. you sujre are a very neat sewer!!! It is just perfect! Do you know if these mini Charm squares will be widely abailable? They are a dream! i look at your beautuful blog daily, your embroidery is awesome! Looking at that too!!
Lovely! You make it look easy! I have a nice set of minis by Kate Spain I'm going to try this pattern on. Thank you!
I like the tab on the ends of the zipper. How do you add it? I like the way it finishes it off. So cute!