At the first meeting they had a presentation about batiks which was very interesting and informative. The shop that presented was the Whyte House Gallery which is located in Victor Habor. At the end of the talk the presenter handed out some samples for people who had never worked with batik to take away...just a few slithers of fabric. Each got about 3 - 4 pieces of approximately 4" x 6" of beautiful batik.
Looking at this fabric and talking about it, we decided to set ourselves a bit of a challenge, initially to do something small but then it became using those little pieces to produce something useful. I found a pattern for a little purse in one of the library books that I had borrowed from the Guild (Susan Briscoe - 21 terrific patchwork bags). Looked easy enough and small enough to just whip up...the purse was constructed via foundation piecing which was easy enough. It was then bound (first time I actually made my own bias binding- thoroughly enjoyed that) and folded and the zipper sewn in by hand, as was the lining. I think I enjoyed it up to the zipper part. Not being that cluey about zippers and bags in general, this was a bit of a struggle, however by then fierce competition had set in and I was determined to finish it.
Here it is...the Fan Purse in glorious batiks (about 9" in diameter)
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| The Fan Purse - pattern found in Susan Briscoe's book - 21 terrific patchwork bags |
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| Black lining to match the binding |
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| Hand-sewn zipper - I am so impressed! |
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| Simple quilting lines- this could be embellished with some decorative stitching |
Used up every little bit of fabric that I had from those batik samples. Pity that I did not take a picture of those pieces...it is amazing what one get get out a few pieces.
I am going to use this as a pencil holder...just the right size. Might just have to do another one. I have got some fat quarters of beautiful Japanese type print.
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Karin
I love this. So beautiful and different. Thanks for sharing.
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Hi Karin, this is a wonderful challenge! Love what you did with the scraps!
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I'm so impressed too Karen! I love the pattern and the fabric is just right for it. You've done a good job for your challenge.
ReplyDeletethe jewel batiks look good on the bag, great job
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely little bag! You did a great job. :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great how a challenge can get your creative juices flowing? Lovely little purse!
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ReplyDeleteHow cute is that!!! Yes making and applying binding is my guilty pleasure too. I don't know why. Maybe it is because it's the finishing touch?
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