I started saving selvages awhile back as I was intrigued by the look of the projects I saw being made with them. One day when I felt like sewing, but wasn't sure what I wanted to sew, I started sewing selvages together to make a large rectangle, thinking that I would eventually make a simple tote bag.I was hooked and now first selvage project is finished and I love it. It is sort of addicting....and you have to admit, the patterns the words and dots make is really interesting too, as well as the flashes of color.
Here is the back. I'm glad that I quilted it, as it adds body and a nice touch of design to it as well.
See...I already have it full of the money I saved by sewing with selvages!!!UPDATE: This is the bag I take when I go to quilt shops and shows...and it always gets a few comments from other quilters because of the selvages used. I still love it!
It is gorgeous and I love the money fabric lining! I think I will have to make one of these now that I have seen them on 2 blogs.
ReplyDeleteI love it.
ReplyDeleteHa! I thought it was real money at first!
ReplyDeleteWell that turned out great. What a fun bag to carry!
that turned out so cute and your choice for lining fabric is terrific!
ReplyDeletewow, wow! Will money appear in mine if I make one too?
ReplyDeleteWOW! I love, Love, LOVE the money fabric lining! What a terrific bag. I have to make one for my mother, and you have given me some ideas to make it different than my first two!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Lynne
it's wonderful! good job! love the money lining...what a great idea! ☺
ReplyDeleteWow I love the bag and what a great idea! :D
ReplyDeleteJean, I LOVE this bag! What a beauty! It is fascinating to look at each strip and see what is on it! Great job!
ReplyDeleteNow, with the money you saved, perhaps you should take your daughter out to lunch so she can show off her new bag!
Jean, this is just fantastic! I love it! You just keep finding new ways to inspire me. lol
ReplyDeleteI love,love, LOVE it and the lining fabric is perfect! Will you be moving on to the matching accessories next?
ReplyDeleteI thought it was real money too! This bag is really nice!
ReplyDeleteKaren
What a fun bag! I'll bet you get lots of comments on that one from people who sew.
ReplyDeleteCute selvage project. I have several pieces of selvage saved...mostly words though.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the bag. What a wonderful way to use the selvages. The lineing is a great idea to.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool bag! Love the money fabric, it sure looks real! I bet you get alot of fun comments when you carry it. :D
ReplyDeleteLOVE it.
ReplyDeleteHow cute and clever is that??? I love it!!
ReplyDeleteVery fun bag! The money fabric is just too cute! That will get lots of comments from people, whether they sew or not!
ReplyDeleteThat is sooo cool!
ReplyDeleteLove the lining fabric too!
This is fantastic! Love the money lining...yes a very fun bag!!Thanks for sharing at Tuesday Archives...it's perfect for our selvage theme!
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