I bought the Boxy Tote pattern and all supplies, not including fabric, probably close to 2yrs ago during a shop hop.
It was even before I owned a Featherweight sewing machine. I bring up the Featherweight because this pattern by Penny Sturges of Quilts Illustrated was designed to carry one.
This is my Viola Davis.
Anyway, I was visiting a friend who makes bags, in addition to tons of other things, on commission. She had just finished a bag for someone and it was made w/the most adorable fabric covered w/quilty notions. It was love at first sight!
Turns out she had some extra she was willing to part with. As soon as she offered my mind went to the Boxy Tote pattern sitting up in my closet and I didn’t hesitate to ask her if she’d make it for me!
And I also remembered how this same wonderful lady let me borrow her pattern for the Caddy Pad Jr. Iron Tote/Pad, at least 2 years ago, so I made a deal with her.
If she’d make me the caddy too, w/some of that adorable fabric, I’d return her pattern asap. She totally went for it!
Look at all the fancy stitching she did!
It has so many pockets!
I’m totally smitten w/both bags. I’ll be traveling in style!
And speaking of traveling, if any of you has flown w/a Featherweight I’d like to hear how you did it. I’m thinking/hoping I can just treat it as a carry-on?
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Yay for YOU!!! How things just work out like that, is so good. She did a wonderful job on both of those bags. I also like the fabric, it is pretty.
These are amazing bags. And lucky you had a friend to make them for you.
The bags look really great. Love the colours
I love these! This would also be a great large crochet project bag! I’m just sayin….I’d pay good money for one of these😁
Reading your blog is costing me money. I haven’t ordered any fabric so far this year, but I just ordered the Boxy Tote and extra hardware because my friend has a Featherweight and she serviced mine and wouldn’t take payment. And I am also debating the Caddy Pad. I made a tote for my travel iron recently as a challenge but the wool pressing mat is a little bulky when traveling.
https://shesstitchinagain.blogspot.com/2020/09/its-been-while.html I will continue reading (and spending money) anyway.