Gathering: One Week left!

That is right we have one week left to gather our materials!

May 1st starts the second stage of our sew a long!!!

So here is some inspiration from our Sew Spoiled Weekender Tote Flickr group!

This selection of fabrics comes from Bramble Star's photo stream. She found these great pieces in her stash! Reducing her stash and making room for new prints. :)

Here we have Westie Sew's Choices! I love brown and the toile is going to make this tote look classy.

Queen Sonia 2001 chose these adorable, bright prints! Can't wait to see this tote take shape!

This is Jeanie0426 Sew Spoiled Weekender Tote's fabric choices! I love purple and green!

Super cute and fun! I know this Tote will be stylish. These prints are from My Little Hedgehog!

I love this fabric, it is something about grey with the sharp contrast of white and yellow! Thank you Mother of 2 Miracles for posting your selection!

Thank you to everyone who has posted their choices to Sew Spoiled Weekender Tote Project Flickr Group!

I have one more inspiring picture for you. My Grandmother turned 70 this year and we threw her a huge party! I made her this Sew Spoiled Weekender Tote!

These fabrics are from Heather Bailey's Nicey Jane Collection!

Comments

Sonia said…

gorgeous bag! I'm excited about the next phase of the sew along :)

April 25, 2010 at 7:08 AM

Elena said…

Working on my gathering post today.

Gorgeous bag for your grandma! I must ask, where did you get that great linen? I'm on the eternal hunt for the perfect linen.

April 25, 2010 at 10:12 AM

Jennifer said…

Yay! I'm so excited! I just need interfacing and a clasp. :)

April 26, 2010 at 7:59 PM

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