Ever since I made this patchwork bucket using Chase's tutorial, I wanted to make a larger bucket. So, I pulled out some of my scraps the other night and a few hours later I had this my new bucket/ tote bag.
It turned out just the way I imagined (don't you love when that happens?), and I'm totally loving all these low volume fabrics with just a touch of color here and there. Now I really want to make a quilt using this color scheme, I think it will look fantastic.
I changed the design of this bucket a bit and went with an oval base instead of the circle one. This way I can also use it as a large tote bag. And I mean large, I can even fit a regular sized quilt in there, yay!
I wanted this bucket to be quite sturdy and stand on its own. This meant lots of layers of fabric as well as batting. The outside of the bucket is sort of a quilt sandwich made of three layers - regular patchwork, batting, and some really sturdy home dec weight fabric. I then used another thick home dec fabric for the lining. I must say, all these layers really do make a difference.
All I need to do now is to baste my Vintage Holiday quilt. I know it will enjoy living in this fun, spacious bucket while I take my time slowly hand quilting it.
Wishing you all a wonderfully crafty day. Svetlana
Linking up to Crazy Mom Quilt's Finish it up Friday.
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Loooove it! A patchwork tote in the style of you and Chase has been on my to to list for a bit now. Must move it up on the list. The low volume make the tote kinda classy. Doncha think??
ReplyDeleteOh!! This is so sweet! I though about the oval shape of the bucket as well!! It would be so great for the summer picnic time and other events! Great for carrying things around!! I would love to make one soon!! :)
ReplyDeleteA much more elegant place to languish than where my poor WIPs end up!
ReplyDeleteOh! I think I might need to make one too! It's beautiful - and so is your original one!
ReplyDeleteThe bucket looks great and your color choices are always perfect. I noticed Sunday Morning Quilts on your chair. I love that book. Have you organized your scraps?
ReplyDeleteI love your big scrappy bucket!! Just perfect!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to try that with the different layers. I made a couple of these buckets last week but with quilting cotton and one layer of batting and they don't stand up at all - well, except for when they are filled with baby things!
ReplyDeleteLove love this! I went and read her tutorial all the way through. So excited to make one ; )
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun bag! It's so big!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it. I think I need to make one!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous -- what a great shape -- and I do love those low volume prints mixed in with the color.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabric choices. Great bucket, can't wait to see it in quilt form!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful, you have the best scraps, and I do hope you make a quilt like it too.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out really nice & looks like a really handy size!
ReplyDeleteLove this Svetlana!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, way too pretty to call it a "bucket"!
ReplyDeleteWill have to look at the tutorial, this is a beautiful bag!
ReplyDeleteI like your bucket. I love that is patchwork. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! If you're like me, you've always got a use for another awesome bag/tote/bucket! Great finish!
ReplyDeleteThis is just fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteI love it... very nice!
ReplyDeleteAwesome bucket!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and a great useful size!
ReplyDeleteLovely color scheme and a perfect size! I'm going to have to make one now!
ReplyDeletethis is really great svetlana. it is a beautiful color scheme and the size is really good too. i love big totes. i wish i lived closer to you and could soak up some of your creativity/productivity by osmosis! ;) xoxo
ReplyDeleteLove this ! And agree a quilt in this style would be perfect:)
ReplyDeletewould you be willing to share the size of your blocks and how many of each? I love the bag!!!
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