Today I'm SO excited to be sharing a new project for the Riley Blake Design Team!!
This step by step tutorial is for making a Quilted Chevron Tote bag, using very simple instructions, Riley Blake's new Chevron fabric collection, that's casual and useful. You can take this method of tote bag making and go crazy with your own ideas, just by adding a few steps.
Remember this Chevron Quilt Block from last week?
Well, now it's a Quilted Chevron Tote Bag! A bag that's soft and easy, perfect for shopping, the beach or pool, and for washing after much use!
I really hope you like this tutorial! You can get very creative using this method of tote bag making. You can swap out the batting for interfacing, to create a sturdier bag, add pockets, appliques, magnetic closures for a fancier version, etc.. The possibilities are really endless!! My project will be up on their blog later this morning, they are a few hours behind those of us on the East Coast, so be sure to stop by and check it out later this morning!
GREAT NEWS, besides having the honor of guest posting on the Riley Blake Blog as part of the Design Team, I also get to host a new RBD Fabric Giveaway right here today!!!
How does a chance at winning a Fat Quarter Bundle of an entire Riley Blake Collection sound??!!
Well...the sweet folks at Riley Blake are so generously offering a Fat Quarter bundle of the entire Riley Blake Chevron Collection to one lucky reader!!! WOW!
Here's how,
1. Simply add a comment to this post. (one entry) If you want, you can let me know one thing you hope to stitch up soon?
2. Followers of Maureen Cracknell Handmade get a second entry! Whether you follow me here or on Facebook, just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (one entry)
3. Follow the Riley Blake Blog or facebook page for a third entry. Just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (one entry)
That’s 3 possible entries! Enter now through Friday morning and I will announce the winner in a new post here on the blog.
* Note * This giveaway is open to EVERYONE! If you're a "no reply" or an anonymous commenter, remember to include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you, should you win!
Thank you so much for stopping by! I'm so excited to be a part of this Riley Blake Design Team!!!
This step by step tutorial is for making a Quilted Chevron Tote bag, using very simple instructions, Riley Blake's new Chevron fabric collection, that's casual and useful. You can take this method of tote bag making and go crazy with your own ideas, just by adding a few steps.
Remember this Chevron Quilt Block from last week?
Well, now it's a Quilted Chevron Tote Bag! A bag that's soft and easy, perfect for shopping, the beach or pool, and for washing after much use!
I really hope you like this tutorial! You can get very creative using this method of tote bag making. You can swap out the batting for interfacing, to create a sturdier bag, add pockets, appliques, magnetic closures for a fancier version, etc.. The possibilities are really endless!! My project will be up on their blog later this morning, they are a few hours behind those of us on the East Coast, so be sure to stop by and check it out later this morning!
GREAT NEWS, besides having the honor of guest posting on the Riley Blake Blog as part of the Design Team, I also get to host a new RBD Fabric Giveaway right here today!!!
How does a chance at winning a Fat Quarter Bundle of an entire Riley Blake Collection sound??!!
Well...the sweet folks at Riley Blake are so generously offering a Fat Quarter bundle of the entire Riley Blake Chevron Collection to one lucky reader!!! WOW!
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Enter to Win!
Here's how,
1. Simply add a comment to this post. (one entry) If you want, you can let me know one thing you hope to stitch up soon?
2. Followers of Maureen Cracknell Handmade get a second entry! Whether you follow me here or on Facebook, just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (one entry)
3. Follow the Riley Blake Blog or facebook page for a third entry. Just let me know that you do by making a separate comment here to record that entry. (one entry)
That’s 3 possible entries! Enter now through Friday morning and I will announce the winner in a new post here on the blog.
* Note * This giveaway is open to EVERYONE! If you're a "no reply" or an anonymous commenter, remember to include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you, should you win!
Thank you so much for stopping by! I'm so excited to be a part of this Riley Blake Design Team!!!
I follow your blog. And follow you on Facebook. Love all your creative ideas!
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ReplyDeleteOooh love this tote bag, great job! I actually need to make one for myself for summer outings and travel. Great idea. Other things I need to stitch: dining room chair cushions. I've been procrastinating but Feather Your Nest is coming to an end, so I have to get busy.
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I also follow you on Facebook. Your very talented.
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I am also a follower of your blog. Thanks for all your great Ideas.
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love it!! i think a mug rug of some sort is in order
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The bag is great. I'm finishing a Windmill Whimsy quilt, and hope to start a Modern Triangle Quilt really soon.
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I am a follower on FB.
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I have a couple of need to make projects - baby quilt and costumes for a spring concert.
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the bag looks awesome!
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ReplyDeleteI would really love to make a quilt for my son. I made one for him about 15 years ago, and it is well worn out ;-) Thanks for such a very generous giveaway.
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ReplyDeleteVery stylish bag! I'm hoping to finish up 3 aprons in the next few days.
ReplyDeleteI am hoping to stitch up a small zippered bag with a vinyl window in it...to hold knitting supplies. It's a gift. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
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ReplyDeleteVery stylish bag! I'm finishing up 3 more aprons in the next few days, then maybe something for our own family?...
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ReplyDeleteLOVE your tote bag! That looks very handy! I'd love to make one.
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I'm a follower here!
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And the next project I'm going to work on is the phone pouch and dresden plate.. Thanks for a great giveaway! Can't wait to see the collection :)
ReplyDeleteThat block worked out perfectly for a tote!
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ReplyDeleteI'm hoping it'll be the "Fly A Kite" bundle. That would make a beautiful little quilt for my Lily girl.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower of yours and I love RB fabrics and their design team! Thanks to them and you for this drawing.
ReplyDeleteMy sewing hasn't been much lately as the outdoors has been calling but I recently decorated my mantle for Spring and I need a banner for it. That's not much sewing I know but it's the most I can handle right now but just wait until it gets HOT down here in the South and the ac goes on and then I will be indoors and sewing up a storm! LOL!
I definitely follow Riley Blake on Facebook. A girl's gotta keep up on the latest and greatest happenings there!
ReplyDeleteThe bag is a signature piece of your work. Beautifully done, Maureen!
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ReplyDeleteI get a second entry! Woo Hoo! If I get a rainy day I want to sew some pillow cases and then crochet some trim for them.
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I'm working on a summer throw right now. I have lots of projects in mind for over the spring/summer. Thanks for the contest! Good Luck, everyone!
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ReplyDeleteWhat I hope to sew up soon (as in today! LOL) Is a few small doll and baby quilt tops. I'm going to get them all sewn then I'm going to layer them all and quilt them one after the other until they are all done! :D Thanks for a chance at this!
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I already follow you on FB. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Cute bag! I am working on the hand part of a binding on a wedding present lap quilt. Next up is a baby quilt (boy) for a new grandmother. It's fun to work on baby quilts. The prints are fun and the project goes fast!
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I'm a follower!
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ReplyDeleteI love the black & white chevron! I hope to stitch up some more quilt tops, one is lime green/purples.
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ReplyDeleteHaving just returned from the first ever India Modern Quilt Guild, if I win this giveaway then I am definitely making a quilt with us!
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leena
India
Having just returned from the first ever India Modern Quilt Guild, if I win this giveaway then I am definitely making a quilt with us!
ReplyDeleteDying to win Designer fabric that's still unavailable in India.
leena
India
Having just returned from the first ever India Modern Quilt Guild, if I win this giveaway then I am definitely making a quilt with us!
ReplyDeleteDying to win Designer fabric that's still unavailable in India.
leena
India
The bag design is darling! I love how you arranged your blocks to show off the chevron pattern.
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Love those chevrons!
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I follow Riley Blake on google.
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Lovely bag......I am stitching hexies for a swap right now. Also doing the Zakka Style Sewalong. I love making totes.
ReplyDeleteWow chevrons galore! The bag looks great. I'm hoping to make one of those AMH pin cushion caddies for my mother in law (an avid quilter) for Mother's Day. Now that I think of it, these chevrons would look pretty cool on that... :)
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And I follow your blog. Thanks for organizing such a great giveaway!
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This weekend, I'm planning to sew my paper-pieced quilt bee block. I left it to the end of the month, as usual... eek!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial on the bag. An apron with all the colors worked in is what I see myself making.
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ReplyDeleteMaking a black and pink quilt for my cousin's little girl :)
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