I wanted to test out the pattern I plan on using to make my partner's pouch in the Mouthy Stitches swap (don't worry partner, this pouch is for me, you are still getting the animals.)
The pattern I used is the Perfect Zip Bags pattern by Elizabeth Hartman. I made the largest one in style C. It finishes at 9.5" high and 9" wide.
The rainbow curved piece is paper pieced using a technique described in an artcile called "Freeform Fillers" by Gail Garber in the July 2011 issue of American Quilter magazine (the technique is also described in her book, "Flying Colors – Design Quilts with Freeform Shapes & Flying Geese.") I used the foundation as printed in the magazine along with the templates provided for the background pieces to make a 6" block which I then pieced into the front of the pouch.
The natural fabric is Robert Kaufman Essex Linen and the grey is a Kona solid. The bakground of the rainbow piece is a print from the line "Hometown" by Sweetwater for Moda Fabrics. The rainbow bits are all from my scrap box.
I love the size and shape of this pouch as well as how much structure it has (I used canvas for the interlining and applied a lightweight fusible to the back of the completed exterior pieces.)
Now onto your pouch partner!
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Fluffy Sheep Quilting 16 months ago | reply
Wowsers. This is spectacular! Thanks so much for the links too...will have to look into these :)
be13cca 16 months ago | reply
wow! this is fabulous! what a great design!
LethargicLass 16 months ago | reply
wow... your practice makes my finishes embarassed LOL!
cindys0707 16 months ago | reply
Wow....this pouch is amazing!! What an exceptional job!! Thank you for all the links...I'm seriously going to have to try this out.
BratoDB 16 months ago | reply
Love it !
Via Today's Explore at #14 on Fluidr
D1.Xenotime 16 months ago | reply
An interesting wave of colours.
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Seen on the explore page. (?)
WandaFish11 16 months ago | reply
This is stunning - love it!!
bluepatchquilter 16 months ago | reply
This is so beautiful.
chunky09 16 months ago | reply
This is just gorgeous!! Are you sure you want to keep it? ;-)
Mama Missa 16 months ago | reply
I adore this!
Emily Levey 16 months ago | reply
But I want this one!
threadrobin 16 months ago | reply
This looks great!
!Jill! [deleted] 16 months ago | reply
Great photograph
Lawson and Lotti 16 months ago | reply
This is wonderful, I really want it
Lifesrichpattern 16 months ago | reply
Lovely curved piecing!
Future Arthritis? 16 months ago | reply
These bags are really beautiful.
cazzysteez 16 months ago | reply
I want this one too!
Sewmama123 15 months ago | reply
Love everything about this pouch! Soooo awesome and unique!! Definitely keep this one for yourself!! It's wonderful!
paree8 12 months ago | reply
Fantastic Shot!
fabricmutt 9 months ago | reply
Gorgeous!!