Patchwork Quilt and Waxed Canvas Bags

Barb pieced this lovely modern grey/beige tone quilt using a simple square patches that finished 9".  She made this a queen sized finishing at 90" x 108"

I quilted it with the Taro pantograph as it really played well with the prints in the fabrics. I used a light grey So Fine thread and Quilters Dream Blend batting.

I have been having fun making bags lately and they have been selling as fast as I can make them which is great!  I love making them and definitely can't keep them all but I have kept a few.

I starting using a new bag pattern called the Compass Bag by Noodlehead.  I am making the small size and adding a long adjustable crossbody leather strap.  I bought a side of leather so that has been a game changer for me and making any size leather strap I need for a project.  I also purchased a leather strip cutter from Lee Valley that works great.

Now here are the bags I have been making.  They all have waxed canvas on the exterior and a quilting cotton for the lining.  I has been fun shopping for fabrics for the lining as they are ones I wouldn't normally buy for quilts.

These first two have sold and this next one is mine!  Just started using it and love it!  

I just finished making a second red one as the first one sold.

I am planning on doing a craft table in May to promote my longarm business locally, try sell a few bags and my wood signs. I made a few more Ruby Totes as well. These are the four I have left from the seven I made this winter.