I didn't sign up for FNSI this month because I forgot basically. I made crazy blocks for a while ( I have 4 now) and then I discovered 'selvedge projects'. I had lots of lovely selvedges from my latest fabrics. I cut off a 1 inch strip which is only a bit more than I would normally cut off and throw away. I got such satisfaction out of sewing together my own fabric. I stitched the selvedge strips onto the non-glue side of some interfacing cut to the tote bag pattern. When covered I ironed it onto a piece of cotton wadding cut to the same size. I interfaced the lining and inserted a base piece of stiffer bag wadding. I made the pussy cats from the catnip quilt pattern. I just reduced the cat face on the copier.
Don't you just love this fabric!
Here is the finished article. It is slightly different colours on each side.
My posts don't seem complete without a pussy cat photo :) Stumpy loves his tummy tickled.
Click on the FNSI button down the right hand side bar to see who signed up and visit some to see what they made. Edit - It seems I am not as late as I thought so I signed up.
Happy Scrap Sewing,
Val
I absolutely love this, especially the kitties inside. What a great idea, clever, clever you.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading about the process you used. Thanks, a great idea. Love the bag - both inside and out! Cute cat photo, too.
ReplyDeleteVal, I absolutely love this bag, especially because of the cats, too! You have done a wonderful job. I might have to steal the pattern. *grin*
ReplyDeleteI love how the little kitties are peaking out of the top of your bag! Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteVal you did a lovely job of the bag,looks great
ReplyDeleteLove it Val....guess who is going to start saving her selvedges...what tote bag pattern did you use? Is it one where you fold the corners inside back to the seam line and sew?
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific idea , wow !I have a whole box of selvedges that I have been saving to do something with now you have given me the inspiration to make a bag ,Thanks!
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea Val... just love the kitties peeking out.. thanks for visitng me today.. hope all is well...:D
ReplyDeleteyour bag is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteNothing beats a feline tummy rub. Looks like he is loving it.
Oh Val... it is fantastic... well done...such inspiration ... and I especially love the uniqueness of the row on cats inside....
ReplyDeleteHugz
Hello Val,
ReplyDeleteWow, this is certainly creative. It is almost reversable. Great use of the selvages.
Stumpy looks right at home.
Happy days.
Bev.xoxo
Can I nominate this as post of the month? It has all the right ingredients!
ReplyDelete- selvages - yummy eye candy!
- kitties on fabric, YAY!
- tote bags, of which nobody can have ENOUGH
and last, but not least,
- adorable kitty demanding belly rubs (with the bonus superpower of being able to melt hearts with a single stretch :D)
I give it a 10/10 :)
I love your selvage bag and the kitties inside make a lovely finish.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful bag - love the kitty cats!!! Stumpy looks happy, my kitty loves her tummy tickled too - all nine yards of it - jk, but only just!
ReplyDeleteYour bags look gorgeous and I love the little cats peeking out from the inside of the bags... hats off to you for good recyling too and so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWow Val, that bag is awesome. May have to try this myself. I love the cats inside too. How could you not love a cat?? xx
ReplyDeleteGreat bag, lovely inside!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea, love the bags and the kitties are adorable.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like the cats are peeking out of the bag, I love it. The bag looks great.
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