This bag, oh, this bag. If I could tell you how much I struggled with this silly bag! You would laugh. It looks pretty straightforward, but this is the project where I re-did, ripped seams, re-did again, cut, cut again, put in grommets, re-did the grommets, the list goes on…
I definitely wouldn’t recommend this pattern (the Market Bag pattern) to a beginner that’s for sure. Lots of pieces to cut out and figure where exactly they belong. My mom picked out this pattern at my other favorite local quilt shop. I thought it was a cute bag — and it is! She asked me to make it for her about 2 months ago now, and I just finished it and gave it to her for Christmas.
I used a black wool corduroy and some other black/white fabric (sorry I have no idea what to call it), and the ties and lining are made from Paula Prass’ Summer Soiree Best Friend in black. I really like how it came together in the end. I actually think I might attempt to make another bag following this pattern for myself! It has lots of great pockets for all sorts of goodies.
I’m so glad you stopped by my blog so I could find yours. It is full of so much inspiration – you are quite the busy bee. I especially love your header the explanation of two mommies drawn by your daughter. It’s funny how kids perceive things. Good job on the bag – I find that I normally can’t follow directions and just make them up as I go along (using the dimensions for reference). Go figure that I write patterns for others when I myself don’t use them.