I must be getting quicker at this pattern because I sewed six of them assembly-line style and didn’t get stressed out. This is the famous and forever fabulous Open Wide Zipper Pouch that is offered as a free tutorial on Anna’s beautiful Noodlehead blog. This is the medium size. I think they make great cosmetic and project bags. But really, they are great anything that needs containing. The fabric I used is from Melody Miller {retro look} and Anna Maria Horner {feathers}.
I feel like the luckiest blogger in the world because on of my most favorite fabric designers ever, Laurie Wisbrun, sent me a very kind preview of one of her latest lines for Robert Kaufman. It’s called Table Talk and it ships late summer. Check out what Laurie is making with it. I am completely smitten with the mix of color it presents. I have lots of plans for this grouping of beauties. The first thing I will do is fussy-cut little bits to add to my snake trail quilt. Then, my four year old has order a dress made of the top print. {I was pushing for the rolling pin/whisk print in the purple color-way, but my tiny baker has spoken assertively and that’s that.} I also have this idea that I will make a bunch of simple potholders that I can have on hand as hostess gifts for when we go to parties and BBQ’s this summer. Or, if we host a party this year, hand them out as parting gifts. Confession: sometimes when we are invited to parties, I consider asking the hostess if I can sew them something rather than bring food. I never do it because I feel like I’m trying to get out of cooking, but maybe I should try it sometime. Happy summer!
Xoxoxo!
These are “sew” cute! Great job!
You always make the best pouches.
I like your idea about sewing something instead of bringing food. A fun alternative. :)
oh man, those are soooo good. Love it. I want to make more!!!
If anyone were to ask me if they could sew me something rather than bring food, my answer would be a resounding “hell to the yes!!” great idea, you should do it.
I love seeing stacks of ‘things’ made! They look awesome! I love surprises and getting fabric in the mail would make me smile for a long time!
These look great! So professional looking
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As the receipient of the telephone bag (which is awesome) I would just like to say, “Want to come over for a dinner party?” :-)
So proud of my cousin :)!