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Friday, May 25, 2012

Selvage Tote

Remember when I was working on these??

And so it grew to this -
And finally it became this -

This is a project I've been wanting to make for as long as I have been saving selvages. I based it on a pattern that was in an old copy of McCall's magazine. I made a couple of changes to the pattern, but I'm so happy to finally make my Selvage tote. I'm telling you, those string blocks are so addicting.

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28 comments:

  1. KatMay 25, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Well isn't that bag adorable?!? I adore bags and that one is so unique. I might need to start saving selvages!

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  2. UnknownMay 25, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    How clever a tote to create, Jocelyn. Have never seen one before. Love it!

    Have a beautiful holiday ... please pray for our troops that serve us, & those that have gone before us.

    TTFN ~
    Hugs,
    Marydon

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  3. Lisa C in GA.May 25, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    I always forget to either save them, or to cut them wide enough. I'm used to just trimming them right along the edge of the selvage. But this bag is so cute, I think I'm going to really start making an effort!

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  4. Gale, Ky quilterMay 25, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    So cute! I have never made a string quilt - I kind of find it daunting. However, I just might do this! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Quiet QuilterMay 25, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Commitment pays off! Love it...

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  6. AllieMay 25, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    I am so impressed - I love it!

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  7. barbara woodsMay 25, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    i love that bag

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  8. SusanMay 25, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    I love that tote...one day when I have time, it's on my list!

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  9. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingMay 25, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    What a cute tote!

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  10. Ivory SpringMay 25, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    You did a superb job, Jocelyn!

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  11. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsMay 25, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    That's just totally cool!

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  12. MoeWestMay 25, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    Your selvage bag looks great! I'm saving selvages too but I haven't decided what to make yet.

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  13. DonnaMay 25, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    I love your bag! I have been saving my selvages and I may have to make a bag.
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  14. BarbMay 25, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    How fun is that??? Love your tote!

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  15. JanetKMay 25, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    I bought a book on selvedge quilts at a used book store recently - never occurred to me to save those! I am now though!

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  16. CassMay 25, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    Gorgeous tote! :)

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  17. UnknownMay 25, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    Lovely bag :-)

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  18. QuiltSueMay 26, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    That's so clever. It's the first time I've seen something made from selvedges that I've liked.

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  19. JenMay 26, 2012 at 4:30 AM

    The selvage tote is so different .A great idea I love it.thanks for sharing the photos of Quilts on Plum Lane .

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  20. Little Blue MouseMay 26, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    Hi, you've won the Sew, Mama, Sew! giveaway on my blog.

    Can you email me your name and address so I can post the buttons to you?

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  21. Connie Kresin CampbellMay 26, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    What a beautiful bag! Would you believe I have only recently started saving my selvages, hope to make something as neat as this someday!

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  22. Sarah CraigMay 26, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    What a great use for all those selvages - and such a cute bag! Whoop whoop!!

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  23. Sewing for UtangeMay 27, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    That's amazing! Well done!

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  24. DaynaMay 27, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    The tote is adorable! I really want to do a selvage project eventually.

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  25. ThreeOldKeysMay 27, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    what a sweet tote ... and the selvages are so coordinated!!! when i finally start using mine it will be a real across-the-decades mix.

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  26. Crafty Tokyo MamaMay 27, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    I'm addicted to string blocks too! I have told myself that I cannot make a "regular" block until my two shoeboxes of thin scraps are empty. If I'm not vigilant, I will be overrun by scraps that I can't bear to throw away. Your tote is just lovely. I'm going to turn my blocks into a quilt.

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  27. Hi! My name is erica. Would you be my friend?May 28, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    That bag is great! Love it... :)

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  28. Janine @ Rainbow HareMay 29, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    This is great! What a fab way to use selvedges :)

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