A big thank you to Mhairi, mtnquiltr and also to Linda in Calif for their encouragement and good advice. It came at a time when I really felt like chucking it...all seemed a bit too hard and complicated. Had to leave it for a day or two just to get a bit of a grip. Followed Linda's advice and re-did the lining by 1/4 inch. In the absence of any clue seemed like a good idea and given that the lining appeared way too big I thought that that little bit smaller might just make the difference. Must admit, I was a bit nervous when I put it in...but yes, that did the trick. While still loose, it just fitted that little bit better.
After that I had a lot of fun making those little pocket closures and the fabric-covered buttons. Turned out really nice, I think.
Now back to the quilting...need to baste my Colour Adventure quilt and then I am looking forward to do some more feather quilting (also attending a whole day workshop on feathers on Friday...really excited about this)
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Karin
Nice little tote bag, Karin. You should be proud!
ReplyDeleteThis is a truly lovely bag. I am glad that the lining worked out in the end. You have made a beautiful bag, I hope that you enjoyed the process.
ReplyDeleteI love totes, yours is real pretty!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so sturdy, how big is it?
The fabrics are very pretty and the tote design eye-catching. I think you did well. I read about your misadventures with the tote, but am glad it worked out.
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