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

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4 Responses to “bookbag”

  1. ren Says:

    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!

  2. Claire - Matching Pegs Says:

    It is just beautiful.

    Were the leather handles difficult to deal with?

  3. Cherie Says:

    Wow, this is breathtaking. You have mad skills!

  4. nicole Says:

    Bloody nice work!

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