Yesterdays book winner in the week long giveaway is:
Pamela
she said:
"D - because that means it doesn't cost you anything, right! (Whose counting those "stash" purchases, anyway?)"
I absolutely agree Pamela, stash is free!! Money is already gone! Stash shopping is just research:)
Look for an e-mail from me Pamela, congrats!!
Wow, you really surprised me with your answers to yesterday's question. I only threw in the last multiple choice because I thought it would be too hard for me to pick one! Who knew that there are so many of us with split personality issues:)
On this Wednesday I would like to show you some of my favorites out of the book, even though I shouldn't really say that I have favorites. It's like saying one of your children is your favorite....at least you would never admit that out loud:)
One these projects is a favorite because it was so fun to make and put together, and the other one because I have used it soooo much already.
Knickknack Bed Runner and Knickknack Pillow
This is the first time that I have ever done a runner for the bed and I absolutely loved making it.
I love the fact that you can change the look of a whole bedroom by making the runner and pillow in just a few hours!! Why wait to make a bed quilt when you can redecorate in a day with something homemade! The runner calls for Fat Eighths or Fat Quarters and I used the fabric line Curio by Basic Grey for Moda.
After I was done with the runner I had all these triangles left over so I made a decorative pillow cover out of them. I love how it turned out and it completes the look of the room.
The instructions for the pillow are included in the book as well.
Grab N' Go Tote
This is definitely my most used item so far. It took me a few prototypes before I was completely happy with it but it was worth it!
This Tote is 13" x 21" 14" and I used laminated fabric for the bottom. That makes it water resistant and easy to wipe down if you set it down in dirt, water or whatever else.
For the top part of the tote I used a Charm pack! The bag is the perfect size to load your things in when you are going on a trip; cabin trip, quilt retreat, shopping......
...or going to the beach. Just load everything in and off you go. It is so easily cleaned off so whether it is sand or snow.....piece of cake!!
My wonderful models Sophia and Quentin had fun with the bag....even though it wasn't exactly how us grownups had planned out the photoshoot. They didn't really want to do what we wanted them to do:)
Thanks to my wonderful photographer Paula, she made some magic happen.
Simply irresistable.....both the bag and the kids!!
I have been making more and more of those totes....it's hard to stop. I just found these fabrics at my local quilt shop this week and had to make one more:
Sorry for the bad photos, I just snapped them with my phone for you quickly, yesterday morning.
The bag stands up right on it's own thanks to the stabilizer used, which is really handy when you are loading it up. It's got handles to put over your shoulder but also small side handles to carry it if the load is heavy.
So yes.....I guess I will have to admit to this tote being my favorite:)
How about you? Do you see yourself using this Tote? What would you use it for? Have you been eying the laminated fabrics in the quilt shops wondering what you can make with them? You probably have because I know I have for a while now!
The question of the day will then obviously be: "Have you worked with laminated fabrics or oilcloth before?
Hope to see you back tomorrow,
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Posted by: Crystal | October 20, 2011 at 10:24 PM
I've not worked with laminates, partly because I haven't seen them in stores around here. But that tote is certainly something I would love to make and use. Maybe I will find some laminate online.
Posted by: Mary | October 20, 2011 at 10:15 AM
WTG! Awesome styles! I'm excited! :) Iowa.
Posted by: Julie Young | October 20, 2011 at 08:27 AM
Aldrei hefur manni dottið í hug að nota sturtuhengi innan í svona box eða töskur, en þetta er snilld og ég verð að prófa þetta. Þetta er geggjað hjá þér Guðrún mín eins og allt sem þú gerir. Gangi þér vel!!
Posted by: Kristín Tr | October 20, 2011 at 03:05 AM
Not worked with laminates before. The tote bag is an absolute gem.
Posted by: Mystica | October 20, 2011 at 01:04 AM
I have been very curious about these fabrics, but haven't seen a project that motivated me to try using them. This bag is wonderful! What a fun way to use those fabrics!
Posted by: Kim B | October 19, 2011 at 10:57 PM
I have not worked with oilcloth or laminated fabrics before. I have seen them in shops before, but wasn't sure what to do with them. Love the bag. I love making bags and then filling them up with half finished projects.
Posted by: Mas | October 19, 2011 at 10:17 PM
I will have to try and find some laminate to make the great bag. It looks like this book will be in lots of sewing rooms soon!!! Love the cute little models.
Posted by: Gale Lavers | October 19, 2011 at 08:47 PM
I have never worked with either laminate fabric or oilcloth but when I think of oilcloth I think of the tablecloths my grandma used to use on her everyday kitchen table. Thank you for the opportunity to win your new book; I really like the bed runner and pillow and the bag is wonderful!
Posted by: shirley j. b. | October 19, 2011 at 08:27 PM
I would so love to make a couple of those bags for the kids rooms, for them to dump their toys in and carry them out into the family room and back again. I have some laminate fabric here at home but have not been brave enough to use it yet. I could see myself making some more of those bags with the lamiate bottom for taking outside too.
Posted by: Bec Clarke | October 19, 2011 at 07:19 PM
Heat N Bond now carries a vinyl iron on that makes it easy to convert any fabric into laminate fabric. Simply fabulous!
Posted by: Crystal | October 19, 2011 at 07:10 PM
Hello,
I haven't worked with these before. Just love that tote bag, it looks so handy.
Hope I get to win today.
Happy days.
Bev.xoxo
Posted by: Bev C | October 19, 2011 at 07:03 PM
I haven't worked with oilcloth or laminated fabrics, but I'm anxious to try. I saw a great raincoat made from a laminated fabric, lined in quilting cotton - lovely!
Posted by: Katie | October 19, 2011 at 06:25 PM
I haven't worked with either fabric but there is always a first time!
Posted by: Linda Robinson | October 19, 2011 at 05:48 PM
I haven't, yet. I want to make an insulated lunch bag with laminate.
I just love KnickKnack!
Posted by: Pat V. | October 19, 2011 at 05:43 PM
Thanks for another nice day of giveaways. We have not worked with laminates, yet I would like to make a changing blanket with a laminate and my mother wants to have an oilcloth tablecloth.
Posted by: MarciaW | October 19, 2011 at 05:38 PM
No, I haven't tried either yet.But it sounds like a nice idea for bag bottoms.
Posted by: Evie | October 19, 2011 at 05:24 PM
I have not worked with laminates but would like to give it a try...love the tote it would be a greate under my daughters dolls or/and toys
Posted by: Elinborg Dagmar Lárusdóttir | October 19, 2011 at 04:50 PM
Hi! I haven't used either fabric, but there are some interesting choices out there! I'd love to try some time.
I love these projects you are showing from your book!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Take care, Leslie
Posted by: Leslie Legros | October 19, 2011 at 04:41 PM
I've not sewn with laminates before, but the tote would be great for the beach, picnics, etc!
Posted by: robin | October 19, 2011 at 04:32 PM
The bags and pillowcovers are lovely, can't wait to make them.
Posted by: Philomena Gaslard | October 19, 2011 at 04:30 PM
I have not worked with laminates but will be looking for it now. Oilcloths were tablecoverings when I was a kid.
Posted by: Philomena Gaslard | October 19, 2011 at 04:28 PM
Have not worked with laminated fabric in years, but your idea is wonderful. So many times your tote is fine until you look at the bottom. Perfect timing for bed runners as they are the 'in' item this fall.
Posted by: Mary Ellen H. | October 19, 2011 at 03:30 PM
I am currently carrying a laminate bag for my purse. I love working with laminate. I want to make the tote - love it.
Posted by: Melinda | October 19, 2011 at 03:29 PM
No, I have never worked with laminates but have seen some wonderful prints in stores.
Would love to try them, a bag in the car for wet ski items would be great.
Posted by: Diana | October 19, 2011 at 02:54 PM
No I haven't but it would be great to have an excuss to give it a try. :o}
Thanks
Regena
Posted by: Regena | October 19, 2011 at 02:19 PM
Have not worked with laminates. But sure do love that tote! Would be nice to keep one in the car when travelling with a blanket and pillows.
Posted by: Darlis Johns | October 19, 2011 at 02:07 PM
It looks like my comment have left "the building". I have never worked with laminates but it looks as it would be exciting to.
I like your bag wery much, and I will surely make more than one bag. I see it useful for my knitting projects, my quilt projects and for allt things for the family when we go on holiday.
Posted by: Sonja | October 19, 2011 at 01:55 PM
I have purchased some laminate fabric to make a lunch bag. It is my next project to make. This bag could be my favorite too! Hope I win a copy of your book.
Posted by: JoDee | October 19, 2011 at 01:55 PM
I've made a couple bags with the laminated oil cloth. I love how it turns out. I've also made baby aprons/bibs and it's great for them. I could see using the big bag for all my daughters toys.
Posted by: Moneik Stephens | October 19, 2011 at 01:43 PM
I have not heard of this laminates before, so it will be worth it to look arond in next quiltshopping tour. I am sure that I will make this bag, and more than one, It will be handy for cottage trip and for my quilts, and my knitting projects too. Congrats with this amazing book.
Posted by: Sonja | October 19, 2011 at 01:42 PM
Ni I haven't worked with any laminates but would love to~ I love that tote! I would use it for all sorts of things~ going to retreat, the post office, etc. Thanks for the fun!
Posted by: Sandie~ call me crazy | October 19, 2011 at 12:37 PM
I've seen the laminates in the stores, but have not used it. The bag is wonderful, but I really like the bed runner - think I need to make one of those!
Posted by: Deb A | October 19, 2011 at 12:17 PM
A few years ago, I made some aprons for my granddaughters out of oilcloth. I haven't yet used any of the new laminate fabrics.
Posted by: Jo Anne | October 19, 2011 at 12:10 PM
I have never worked with laminates before, but I'd love to make the bag. What a great selection of projects you have! If I don't win this book, it's going on my wish list. Looking forward to see what's coming tomorrow. Thank you!
Posted by: Joan | October 19, 2011 at 12:06 PM
I just did work with laminated fabric & made a small zipper clutch. It went fine though I did have some trouble topstiching. I tried tape on the bottom of my presser foot, but that really didn't help. I have some more to try, and read you can cover it with tissue paper, so I'll try that next.
Love your tote!
Posted by: DianeY | October 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM
I've never worked with laminates, but I have to have this bag! Picnics, beach, baby stuff, groceries, it's the perfect bag for everything. Plus, I can make it in all my favorite colors?! I'm sold! Love the runner and the pillow too. You could make one for every season and switch them out. Cute!
Posted by: Quilty Jen | October 19, 2011 at 11:56 AM
I have lined tote bags with lamanate. Now that they are making lamanate out of the cute fabric the possibilities are limitless.
Posted by: Kalynn Fail | October 19, 2011 at 11:50 AM
I have not used laminated fabric....good idea to use for totes!!
Posted by: Caryl W | October 19, 2011 at 11:46 AM
I have used oilcloth for market bags! While I like it, I think that laminated might be a little easier to work with. First the cubes, then the rounded placemats, now...the best tote ever? Help! I need to get this book!!
p.s. I LOVE that Circa 1934 line!
Posted by: Leslie J. | October 19, 2011 at 11:44 AM
i have used oil cloth before and would love to use some laminated cotten for that tote! love the design! thanks!
Posted by: Lee | October 19, 2011 at 11:35 AM
I've never used any laminate but love the look in your bags. I have lots of fabric scraps and would love to use them for something useful.
Posted by: Jackie | October 19, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Have used oil cloth with limited success and loads of frustration. This bag is the absolute MUST have for retreats, workshops, and shop hops. The laminate will make it last to tote a zillion pounds of fabric.
Posted by: Gundel Basart | October 19, 2011 at 11:08 AM
I have not worked with the laminated fabrics but I have seen some pretty cute things made with the fabric at my local quilt store. I love love love the tote. I could find so many uses for it. I just have to have that book.
Posted by: Ann | October 19, 2011 at 10:55 AM
This new laminate is not like the old oilcloth that's for sure! I recently purchased a yd with no idea in mind what to do with it--but this tote is perfect solution! Thanks!
Posted by: Cheryl McWilliams | October 19, 2011 at 10:33 AM
I've not used any laminates, but that gorgeous bag is tempting me to try! It's such a useful size that I can see lots of uses for it - including travelling with quilting material! The photos are gorgeous, as are kids!
Posted by: maria | October 19, 2011 at 10:17 AM
I haven't used laminates yet, but the bottom of a bag is a good use for them. This bag is BIG. I didn't realize how big until I saw it pictured with the kids. This is just what we need to haul Christmas presents for our trip to see the grandkids.
Posted by: MoeWest | October 19, 2011 at 09:53 AM
I am super excited to have won the book, especially after seeing your projects! I think that tote will be the first item on my list to make - thanks so much! I've never worked with laminate before and am excited to give it a try.
Posted by: Pamela | October 19, 2011 at 09:51 AM
Now that is one fabric I haven't used in any projects. Great looking tote and it looks very well conceived and thought out. Love the handles on the side!
Posted by: Julia P | October 19, 2011 at 09:47 AM