bookbag
as a nerd and a bookworm, i need a big bookbag in which to lug many tomes to and from uni. i’m happy to say that i’ve finished my 2010 bookbag, and i love it!

the hexies are paper-pieced, the bag itself is freestyle quilted, and the handles are hand stitched.
the lining is made of a few of the fabrics that i used to make hexagons.

i love paper piecing, because it’s pretty much the only time that i bother with fussy-cutting, the results of which i always love!

this project was inspired by this beautiful bag by modern acorn, and since it resembles her design quite closely, i won’t be writing a pattern for this one. you should join me in encouraging her to write a pattern that we can buy!
essie xoxox
teacher. crafter. quilter. designer. nerd.
February 17th, 2010 at 4:14 am
It’s gorgeous! I love the little tree hexie!
Hmm paper piecing hexies I did this in high school to make a ball but have no idea how anymore!
February 17th, 2010 at 4:21 am
It is just beautiful.
Were the leather handles difficult to deal with?
February 17th, 2010 at 4:32 am
Wow, this is breathtaking. You have mad skills!
February 17th, 2010 at 5:38 am
Bloody nice work!