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A requirement for dropping off your quilt for the show is that it has to be in a cloth bag and labeled with the quilt name and owners name. I really did not know what to make for a cloth bag. I searched on the Internet for some samples, but did not come up with much...so I did what most people would have done....made up my own design.
What do you think? I had the white fabric, it was from an estate sale and it is a heavy weight cotton. Out of my scrap bin, found some of the fabric that was used in the quilt itself and added it.....just because I thought it made a nice touch.
I was going to add a vintage button to close the flap, because you know how I like vintage things..but it just was not working. I did however, find my button maker kit and used the same fabric for the button....Oh....I love it.....this time, vintage just did not do.
Here is the quilt, nicely folded, and just peeking out from inside the bag.
And here is my label. I stitched this in the side seam of the bag, no chance of the label getting lost that way. So here is the signed part....label intact.
And here is the sealed part......now, all I have to do is deliver on Thursday morning and I am done. The awards are Friday morning at 9:00 am. The show starts on Friday morning at 10:00 am. I am going to go to the awards, not with the assumption I am going to win anything, but......... that I may never do this again, and want the whole experience. The whole She-bang.I can not wait until Saturday, that is when we will go and really look at all the quilts on display. It should be fun. Don't worry, I will finish posting about this quilt with a recap of the quilt show.....lots of pictures....because it is so fun looking at other peoples works of art.......
You should get an award for that cloth bag that you made for your quilt! How cute! I can't wait to see pictures of all of the other quilts. Good luck, and have fun!
ReplyDeleteNow that is creative Suzanne! I love it! :) I hope yours wins!!
ReplyDeleteawesome!! Have fun!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! Your bag turned out really cute - just like your quilt. I will be starting on my first quilt this week. I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great bag! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun accomplishment and fun event to look forward to. Enjoy the whole shebang. Your little cloth holder is great. Love the button!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! And, I love the bag. Not sure what they meant, but you did a fantastic job! Good luck...or break a needle. Not sure what is appropriate for a quilt show. Lane
ReplyDeleteI love it! Great design and beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
I agree with Carol! You should get an award for your cloth bag you made for your quilt!!!!! It is just gorgeous!!!!! I can't wait to see what the judges say! Good luck! Hope you win!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Angela
Suzanne...I have followed your quilt story, and this is just the icing on the cake...It matches your quilt perfectly and I just love it. You should make pillow shams for your bed to match your quilt in a fashion like this....I think you should win for the most adorable bag...of course I am a fan of your quilt...but this is adorable....ever think of selling these???
ReplyDeleteYou are not only creative but work so neatly!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the experience! I remember the first show I entered in 1981. Did it just to have the experience; and Quilter's Newsletter Magazine wrote about my quilt in an issue. So you never know. Have fun. Sally
ReplyDeleteSuzanne, your quilt looks beautiful what little I saw of it. Maybe you posted your whole quilt earlier. Is that the quilt you made in your class? The quilt bag is so perfect. My friend makes all her quilt bags from the same fabric as the quilt. I like the way you trimmed the white. A clever idea. Wishing you good luck at the show. How exciting, enjoy every minute.
ReplyDeleteHugs...Jeanne
Good luck at the show. Your bag is really cute. And have fun!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful work you have done there, I am very impressed Suzanne looks like a labour of love to me.
ReplyDeleteLee-ann
Good grief, you MADE a button??? You just beyond impress me!! That little cloth bag is so adorable and the fact that it matches the quilt makes it even more so! I absolutely LOVE it! I'm also prepared for VTT this week - yay me. ha ha Good luck to you ~ ♥
ReplyDeleteGood luck at the quilt show and I really like your quilt cloth bag. Makes the quilt look very finished!
ReplyDeleteYou did a super job on your bag. I have decided there is nothing you cannot do if you really want to. Your quilt may not win, but the bag should. I am sure there will be none to compare to yours. What an exciting day Friday will be!
ReplyDeleteSuzanne, that quilt bag is gorgeous & the button is perfect!..we've also got a local quilt show happenning this weekend, how about that, i just might check it out!..have fun :)
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