Stuart Hillard
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Japanese rice bag
This adorable Japanese rice bag was another #justjudecollaborates make, this time it was the turn of lovely Stuart Hillard and his handy bag tutorial! I have made drawstring bags before but nothing like this style or shape of bag so I was really excited to learn how to make it. I'm not always brilliant with making 3D items, thankfully Stuart has a YouTube tutorial that shows every step to making this bag, so easy to follow!
And this is why I should always blog when I actually make the project not months later... I can't actually remember what inspired me to use these blocks I made for the bag. I actually think it might have been something Stuart said in the video! Anyway, that's what I decided! I had this Crosscut panel from 2016, which I was saving to make into something or to use in a larger quilt.
It was calling to me for this project, the colours and fabrics are so lovely and I thought that Debbie (who designed the Crosscut block tutorial) would likely appreciate me cutting it up and using it.
I'm glad I did because it works perfectly! Each side of the bag is so different and it's really fun to look at.
For the straps I used beautiful Manchester Metallic Yarn Dyed in Bronze, it is so pretty and the glimmer is just so happy making! I added some gold geometric beads for even more dazzle. It's not an obvious option but I like the contrast with the softer low volume fabrics around most of the bag.
The tabs are Tiny Tile, Black and White collection 2017 by Alexia Marcelle Abegg - I really loved those fabric collections. I kept a bit of the selvedge on one of the tabs, I like that it adds a little pink.
The bag is currently hanging on a hook next to my sewing desk and holds some of my machine accessories... including my foot pedal! I have switched to using the start/stop button on machine almost completely, I only use the pedal sometimes when I'm quilting. I like keeping the pedal close by though and I love seeing this bag all the time. My daughter covets it so I must make her one of her own. This really was a fun sew and it's a great size, you can fit a good amount in there!
Definitely check out Stuart's tutorial, it's one of those patterns you can use again and again creating different looks and playing about with. Enjoy making!
Black Sheep Wools ~~ Giveaway and discount code!
**GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED**
I am really excited to welcome Black Sheep Wools as a sponsor here at Charm About You! They are a family run crafts business based in the North West of England. They are the largest knitting store in the country and their selection of yarn is really impressive (they've won awards) and yarn lovers can check out all the yarn here! Regular readers will know I'm a quilty person and I'm excited to show you that Black Sheep Wools have more than wool.
They run the magnificent Craft Barn in Culcheth, Warrington, which houses many crafting goodies as well as a large workshop and the lovely Tea Bags Full café.
And there is a dedicated fabric room. It really is beautiful, a wondrous nook of fabric joy!
They stock fantastic lines, from great designers such as Tula Pink (and there is currently 15% off all Tula Pink fabric), Denyse Schmidt, Tim Holtz, Kaffe Fassett and more!
Of course they have lots of accessories and handy bits and bobs too! There is plenty to inspire you and get you crafting your heart away:
Lots of inspiring books! Like one of my favourite embroidery pattern books Doodle Stitching by Aimee Ray and for quilting Quiltopedia by Laura Jane Taylor
Beautiful cushion kits, these ones are by Anna Maria Horner.
I would encourage you to go and visit the website to see their full ranges and have a browse around! There is free shipping on all orders over £25 in the UK and very good international postage rates starting at just £5!
Now on to the giveaway...
Now on to the giveaway...
**GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED**
The giveaway is open internationally and will close on 20th April 2015. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here on the blog.
Please make sure you leave your email address, e.g. soandso (at) theworld (dot) com, to be sure I can contact you if you win.
Good luck!
Black Sheep Wools have been kind enough to offer all Charm About You readers a 10% discount code, which is valid until 20/8/2015 so make a copy of it and use it to stock up on goodies. Enter code CHARMED10 at the checkout to take 10% off everything in your basket!
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