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Friday, 28 August 2020

Octopus Tote

How cool is my new tote?





I just had to make a bag from the wonderful new Octopus fabric designed by Brandon Mably for Kaffe Fassett Collective.  

I wanted the lining to be from Kaffe Fassett fabrics too, and I was considering using the two fat quarters of black and white Onion Rings that I've got in my stash.  But I've got other plans for them, so I bought Good Vibrations in black in white (on the left above).  But then I thought it might be hard to find "stuff" in the bottom of the bag, so I checked my stash again, and found Labels and Creased in black and white.  

I chose Labels (centre), and I think it works well with the Octopus on the exterior.  


I used a very simple pattern for this bag and make it all in one day.  I love byAnnie's patterns, but I didn't need fancy zips and things on a simple tote.  Instead I modified this tutorial by my friend Adrianne. 

http://www.onthewindyside.co.nz/2014/09/tote-bag-tutorial.html

I still used Annie's Soft and Stable in my bag, because who wants a tote that flops over when you put it down?

So now I have a great tote bag to take when I go out.  I'm really happy with it.





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10 comments:

  1. Hubblebird28 August 2020 at 20:19

    Hi Wendy. Love the tote. I might have to check out Annie's Soft and Stable for the baby pouch I want to make. Hadn't thought of it being too soft.

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  2. Marly28 August 2020 at 22:02

    I love that Octopus fabric, and your bag, too, of course!
    Going back to the problem I had linking up last week, I don't know what you did, but you'll be glad to know the procedure is back to normal now.

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  3. Gretchen Weaver28 August 2020 at 22:13

    Love your bag! I knew you'd do something special with the octopus fabric. Happy stitching!

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  4. Kiwiquilter28 August 2020 at 23:36

    That is one cool bag!!

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  5. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio29 August 2020 at 00:55

    What fun fabric for your tote. I like Annie's Patterns too. I used to test bags for her. You know I am a bag lady, so I love all kinds of bags, lol! Enjoy using your new tote Wendy.

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  6. Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting29 August 2020 at 07:20

    Fun tote!!! Our LQS just got that octopus fabric in yesterday, and it is super crazy fun!

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  7. Susan29 August 2020 at 08:03

    Great looking tote, especially in that fun fabric!

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  8. Naush29 August 2020 at 13:29

    In love with your tote ! Its so cute :)
    Naush

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  9. dq30 August 2020 at 02:24

    Thanks for the link to the tutorial you modified! Bags are just so wonderful to have a lot of. I have a few I have been wanting to make.

    Have a great week!

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  10. Rebecca Grace31 August 2020 at 01:21

    Your octopus tote is fabulous, Wendy! Great job!

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