I didn’t send out any un-birthday gifts this month, but I did have need of a special home-made something. We were invited to new neighbours’ house for dinner, and I never like to turn up empty handed. So . . . time for some stash busting.
Not actually sure how long I’d had this fabric, nor who gifted it to me but . . . in my drawer I had two printed cushion panels. The band with smaller prints was actually a vertical band down the side of each panel. For bag purposes, I sliced it off and sewed it along the top.
I didn’t have any dark grey fabric, like on the original panels, so I made straps in plain black.
I also attached a small strip of black and a button so the bag can be rolled up, but forgot to take a photo. Anyway, the bag was well-received and dinner was yummy!
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What a lovely gift!
A useful gift is so much more thoughtful. I bet they loved it!
That is a great stash project Claire, and with a new baby, one can always use another bag!
no new baby ^^ just new neighbours lol. A very young couple, in their mid-twenties. I doubt they’re thinking about having babies just yet!
What a lovely bag and a wonderful gift. I’m a big fan of the cushion panels which are increasingly hard to find.
Lucky neighbor. You welcomed them in loving fashion with your gorgeous and heartfelt creation.
What a beautiful gift. I so need time to try and work out my gifted machine, though I doubt my sill will lead to making more than the odd ornament. x
What a great way to use those panels!
Awesome bag! I am sure the recipient loves it.
This is a great bag!