I have carried on experimenting with patchwork bags. I really like this rich purple fabric and the way it makes the bright patchwork squares pop. I made it bigger and think it’s like the three bears’ chairs…baby bear’s was too small and now daddy bear’s is a bit too big, will see if mummy bear’s is just right.
I used a contrasting turquoise thread, as I love the colour against the purple.
The rose is made from wide ribbon and is attached to a brooch clasp, so it can be detached from the bag and worn on a jacket.
I will photograph the steps next time I make a patchwork bag like this and share it here as a tutorial.
I love the colours! They really make me smile!
Thank you Irene – I confess, they make me smile too.
ooh love this. I would never have thought about combining those prints with purple, but it really works!!!
Thanks – I added the border really to make it easier for anyone new to patchworking (no need to match up seams on front and back so carefully), as I want to put together a tutorial, but I am so pleased with the combination of colours. I may be a bit odd, but I associate people I know with colours too, so this bag has a border of Karen (with a touch of Tracey) and the brights in the centre are pure Laura.
What a lovely idea to name the fabric with friends. They do inspire one to choose certain colours. 🙂