Each time I visit my collection of Seaside Rose fabrics for Moda by 3 Sisters I pick up this little block left over from a quilt made for a neighbour's daughter some years ago. Zara now lives in Portugal with her parents and I wonder sometimes whether she still has her quilt.
You may recall my friend Ann's DIL still doesn't have a bag, so over a cold and rainy Bank Holiday I decided that Seaside Rose must shine again. My collection of bag patterns includes one by Sarah Wellfair of Goose Chase Quilting called "5 Fat Quarters". The pattern gives 3 sizes and the middle one was perfect for finally using Zara's Block.
I used fusible Vilene 640 for the outside fabric and fusible Vilene 630 for the lining.
Pretty lining and, of course, a pocket completes the bag.
(Sarah's pattern includes instructions for fitting a zipper panel along the top, but that's for next time!)
(Sarah's pattern includes instructions for fitting a zipper panel along the top, but that's for next time!)
I'm a little sad to see this block leave and hope Ann's DIL will enjoy using her bag.
Sarah is author of the "Simply" books - Simply Squares, Strippy, Bags, Christmas, Charming, Scrappy, Gifts etc.
