In a couple weeks, my mom and I will be traveling to Germany to visit my aunt. I've been meaning to make my mom a cover for her Nook, to keep it protected during our travels, and last week I finally got around to it. I made it in the same way I made my
iPad cover, only to the dimensions of the Nook.
Recognize these fabrics? I went fabric-diving in the big plastic tub where I keep all my leftover bits. The outer fabric is from my recent blue
Ginger, and the lining is from one of
last summer's Sorbetti. (Sorry - I just can't bring myself to write "sorbettos.")
I got inspired by all the pieces of fabric I found in my box, so on Friday, I decided to make some more
Box Bags. These are better than my first one, because I actually went out and got the heavy interfacing I was supposed to use, and also I made the handles narrower, which I like better.
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| lined with plain green quilting cotton. |
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| lined with fabric from my Violet blouse! |
And finally, another one in the sushi print, this time with a red zipper:
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| lined with black and white gingham. |
And guess what? I made the sushi one for you! Well, for one of you! If you'd like a chance to win this bag, leave a comment on this post by midnight US CDST on Friday, May 4. On Saturday, I'll use random.org to choose the winner and post it. No restrictions - I'll send this anywhere in the world!
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ReplyDeleteCool! more box bags! They look neat!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to my tutorial again! I just wanted to say they were fab - but don't include me in the draw - it hardly seems fair!!!
I guess you can tell I really love making these! Thanks again for sharing your sewing expertise with us!
DeleteMe! Oh, me!!! I love these bags and you always pick the best fabric designs.
ReplyDeleteOoo sushi bag! I would love to win!
DeleteAnd thanks for all your sewing posts--you inspired me to pull out my machine and make a needle roll over the weekend!
How adorable! I'd love it to transport toiletries for overnight trips.
ReplyDeleteThese bags are lovely! And now I know how to get rid of my massive pile of remnants. (You don't have to include me in the drawing--I just wanted to pop in and say hi.)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely - this is my new favorite way to deal with the leftovers!
DeleteSo, I love Sushi and I love that Sushi bag. I think it is fate. All the bags are fantastic! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love both fabric and pattern, it would make a wonderful knitting bag :)
ReplyDeletewhatever happens, I'll check this pattern, you're right it must be great to use leftovers
It's the perfect size back for carrying my small cross-stitch projects! Love it and please count me in for the giveaway
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Talented and Sweet, a great combination. Thanks Gail!
ReplyDeleteLove the sushi fabric :) Makes me wanna say WASABI :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! These are all so cute, actually!
ReplyDeleteI want to make these! My daughter andi were thinking about making our own gift bags (sewn) for the holidays. Maybe we can make some of these too!
ReplyDeleteThis pattern is so ingenious and intriguing - I highly recommend it!
DeleteOh my goooooosh, sushi bag, sushi bag! Haha, I'm crossing my fingers that I win. I could use it for my knitting stuff, which is languishing in a plastic bag- YUCK :P
ReplyDeleteYou have been so busy, making all these super cute bags! Man, you're fast! I love all of them :)
I LOVE your box bags, and I hope I win! Where are you going in Germany?
ReplyDeleteWe're going to a teeny tiny town just across the border from Salzburg :-)
DeletePlease pick me ;) how inspiring I need to sew more !
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So generous of you, because your bags are adorable! I was a bit embarrassed to enter the give away, because if I win you'd have to ship it to the far end of Europe, but the sushi bag is so cute :)
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to ship anywhere :-)
DeleteOh they're lovely Gail, I really like all the fabrics and linings you've chosen. Fantastic giveaway, thank you! x
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE. Totally fabulous ! Please count me in :-)) Loving the gingham lining. xx
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I saved the post from when you made the first batch but still haven't gotten around to trying it. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAnd I've been loving the Miette knit-along too. I'm not much of a knitter, but I would love to try a sweater sometime. When I do, you better believe I'll be referencing your posts! Thanks so much for taking the time.
These are sooo cute! Are you really sure you want to give it away??? I can give it a good home! :D
ReplyDeleteAm I this far behind on reading my google reader?????
ReplyDeleteI'd love to be the lucky gal who comes away with this box bag as I love this style bag. AND, who wouldn't want a Gail Special.
You know how I love you and your blog. Good luck with this giveaway. Each and every one a real winner.
Now must go back to comment on your most recent blouse.
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I would love this bag.
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