You all know I love blog hops, so this project hop by Benartex is totally ringing my bell! Especially with the "Judy's Bloom" fabric by Eleanor Burns being showcased...it's gorgeous! It is full of purples, pinks, greens, and butterflies, too. Perfect for any of your spring sewing projects!
I updated and changed a pattern I made several years ago to sew this tote and needle holder using "Judy's Bloom". It's a small round tote with a tiny needle holder. Both are really easy to make!
Little Round Tote
& Tiny Little Needle Holder
Fabrics used in this tote and needle holder:
Benartex “Judy’s Bloom” by Eleanor Burns
Lace Green SKU# 13555-40
Roseland Lavender, SKU# 13551-62
Crochet White, SKU# 13554-09
Butterfly Lavender, SKU# 13553-62
Having a tote with pockets is great for taking your sewing tools to any retreat or to have sitting by your sewing machine. It holds a lot of things for being so small!
The main tote section is made from "Judy's Bloom" Blossom Lavender and was quilted with
Stitch n Sew High
Loft Fleece between two layers of fabric to add strength to the tote.
It stands up on it's own!
off to hold so many of your favorite sewing tools.
The tote is lined with "Judy's Bloom" Roseland Lavender.
The cuff and handle of the tote used "Judy's Bloom" Lace Green...it is such a pretty green color!
The Gathered Flower on the front of the tote is meant to fray on the edges and still look lovely. It's easy to put together and add to the front of the tote!
Gathered Flower
Supplies
needed: 1/8 yard of three different fabrics; thread, 1 ½”
button, fabric glue
Cutting instructions: Cut 2 – 1 ½” x 20” strips; Cut 1 – 1” x 20” strip
Sewing
instructions:
Step 1: Baste 1/4” from left edge to 1/4” from right edge on each strip. Pull end threads to
gather.
Step 2: With
right sides together, sew short ends together. Repeat with each strip to create
three gathered circles.
Step 3: Stack circles with 1” strip circle on top. Hand baste circles together in the center.
Step 4: Place flower on bag and baste or glue in place. Sew button to bag covering gathers.
Tip: Use iCraft Liquid Fabric Fuse near the center to hold the flowers together. Let dry before sewing. Glue the flower on to the bag along with the button. Let dry before sewing it in place on the tote.
Buttons sometimes wiggle around when you're trying to sew them on.
Not a problem if you use fabric glue to hold it in place until you're ready to sew!
The same is true for gluing the strap in place and then sewing it on the tote.
It's always in the correct spot.
I've made this same needle holder many times, but in a bigger size. This time I went for a smaller one to tuck either in a pocket or attach to the outside of the bag with a metal ring.
Tiny Little Needle Holder
Stitch n Sew High Loft Fleece went between the layers...no felt needed for this little cutie!
You can find the Little Round Tote and Tiny Little Needle Holder HERE.
Giveaway now closed
Benartex is generously offering one "Judy's Bloom"fat quarter bundle for us to giveaway.
How awesome is that!
WINNER, WINNER, WINNER! RANDOM NUMBER 19 WINS!
Love the needle keeper! I need to make some of those to have in my office at work. I always seem to pull a hem out of my pants and not have a needle and thread around! The tote is adorable, too.
There are more projects to be seen on these wonderful blogs.
Check them out!
5/25 - Benartex - Fabric Feature
5/26 - Carol - Just Let Me Quilt (this is me!)
5/26 - Tammy - Tamarinis
5/28 - Sandra - MMM Quilts
5/28 - Lisa - Love To Color My World
5/29 - Benartex Free Pattern
Thank you so much for stopping by!
