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Weekender Tote Sew-a-long: Gather (Last one)

These fabrics from Joel Dewberry's Ginseng Collection are from Accidental Crafter's Photostream. 

9crafty11 has chosen these beautiful Australian designed hand-printed fabrics. 
Thank you for sharing your photos with us.
 
Marysuewys chose these two fabrics from Anna Griffin's Lulu Collection. 

I love all of the colors that Emily Sue put together! These prints are all from Jane Sassarman's Prairie Gothic collection.

SweetLimes' posted these wonderful prints!
This is MomtoTyandRea's choice for the sew a long! I would love to know who they are by. I am seeing a lot of new prints! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous pictures!

If you are wondering about interfacing and fusible fleece, you might want to drop by the Flickr group for the discussion. I also found a great resource on interfacing at Sew Mama Sew from Amy Butler! Now on to cutting! There are 27 pieces to cut out. So that is about 4 each day or all at once:) . Please remember to take some pictures and post them on the Sew Spoiled Weekender Tote Project photo sharing group! I will try to give you some tricks that I use to sewing this bag, however I know some of you have tricks of your own. Please remember we all want to learn something new! So please share! Even if you think," Well everyone knows that....", please do not assume. 
(Assuming ways gets me in trouble with my husband:) lol
Anyway, here is our schedule! 
Cut out the pieces - - - - - - - - - - - - -May 2- May 8

Outer Shell Pleats - - - - - - - - - - - - -May 9- May 15

Straps and finish Outer Shell- - - - - -May 16- May 22

Pockets and Magnet Clasp - - - - - - May 23- May 29

Lining and Finish the Tote- - - - - - - May 30- June 5

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