I thought my little orphan block would be
helped by
framing.There were some darker strips
that I’d decided were a bit too dark, but that
was after I’d sewn it together. I think the deep
purple
helped the colors pop, and the low
volume background recede.
To give it a little edgier look, I offset the border.
This gave me both a solid color, and larger space
to add some SLQ as an
accent, and I had fun.
It’s just a little pattern of crossing lines that
ensures the sandwich is secure.
The backing was a diagonal print to start with,
and I marked every 1/2" with a chalk pencil.
I chose not to quilt every line, though, and
picked a few here and there to keep it random.
I used Aurifil #2309, my go-to
off-white quilting thread in 50 wt.
I used a little contrasting fabric on each end of my
zipper to get a good fit. I always use nylon zippers
with bags! Metal zippers look very cool and hip,
but those teeth can destroy your manicure in
a heartbeat when you’re trying to get in and
out of a bag--not that I have a mani, you know.
I chose to sew down the zipper on the inside
instead of finishing all the edges. Just the
tiniest bit showed out from underneath.
The backing is a diagonal
print from the ‘Elementary’
line from ‘Moda’. I like how it helps the bag
from
looking ‘too cute’.
I sewed front and back pieces wrong sides together
in a scant ¼" seam. Then I added a Anna Marie
Horner floral binding. It created contrast on the
back, and picked up the heart
fabrics in the front.
Tah-dah!
I wonder what I should do with it now?
I'm thankful for the rains this spring,
and our beautiful show of blooms.
The azaleas are in full bloom now,
and I'm awaiting my pink poppies.
Come on, Doxie girls.
Let's go outside and enjoy the sunshine
until the mosquitoes eat us up!
