I finished hand quilting the block. Just went with the flow, where the needle took me. It is easy to stitch a block like this because you don't have to worry about what the stitches look like on the back at all because they are hidden in the innards of the bag.
And then it was quick work to trim the block and make the tote. I machine quilted the back panel, practising deliberate wonkiness again. It is hard to overcome my urge to sew a straight line! I must say that this tote pattern is super easy. If you are looking for some quick items to make for Christmas then I would recommend this one to you.
That's another gift made and me with a new technique for making wonky dresdens. I would call this experiment a success.
Susan
Total success! I'm so pleased for you! It's a beautiful bag.
ReplyDeleteWell done, it looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteR x
Looks fab, well done- someones going to be very lucky this Christmas. Ange x
ReplyDeleteI love it. That is gorgeous. I wouldn't be able to give it away!
ReplyDeleteIt's brilliant! I love that little bit of curly stitching down at the bottom :)
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Love the curly stitching!
ReplyDeleteI would too x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! and great spirally quilting.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a success! Looks stunning! Jxo
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is excellent, you have totally mastered those wonky dresdens.
ReplyDeleteTurned out nice! I wished I was as fast as you at getting these things done. I'm Mrs Procrastination at the moment.
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous! Don't you just love it when an 'experiment' turns out so well?!?!?!
ReplyDeleteA success all right! Its fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift! The new owner will be very happy. It looks gorgeous
ReplyDeleteI love this one too!! You are so creative! I wish I had your imagination!!
ReplyDeleteA total success Susan. It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYes a success, it looks great! And all designed by you, no wonder you are feeling chuffed ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt's terrific S! Love all the spiral stitches too and your circular lining really complements the bags design and colours. Nice one!
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely. I love that little spiral in the corner!
ReplyDeleteYou get the brilliant award for this week. This tote is so great looking and it is something that I have never seen before.A wonky dresden. B*R*I*L*L*I*A*N*T*
ReplyDeletelove your bag susan
ReplyDeleteOh what a fabulous tote, its turned out fantastically
ReplyDeleteYou sneaky thing- it was going to be a tote all along .
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing!
Your lovely dresden looks fabulous on the tote Susan!
ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous - a total success. Imagine a quilt of wonky dresdens (am also thinking would make great cushion covers)
ReplyDeleteA total success - love it!
ReplyDeleteWell done professor!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! That is an amazing bag!
ReplyDeleteFantabulous experiment and result.
ReplyDeleteLove it Susan! Keep experimenting - you are so good at this and forget not working out - it doesn't happen in your hands it might just turn out differently but brilliant all the same!
ReplyDeleteWell done Susab - it's beautiful. I love the colour palette and it's a gorgeous gift.
ReplyDeleteThis was the other idea I was referring to a minute ago. I also had a picture similar to this in my head recently, but haven't done anything about it yet...
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