Anna's blog (noodlehead) was one of the first blogs I discovered when I started sewing and I've admired her gorgeously refined style and eye for color ever since. I made tons of bags and pouches using Anna's patterns and her free tutorials. So, of course when I heard she wrote a book I rushed to pre-order my copy and I was anxiously waiting for it to arrive.
Well, the book finally landed in my mailbox yesterday afternoon and what a treat it is. It's a beautiful, well written, gorgeously styled book full of fantastic projects. Would you think I went crazy if I told you I already sewed a basket from the book this morning? Yes, I'm definitely not wasting any time here :).
I added Annie's Soft and Stable instead double sided stabilizer to the exterior panels as I wanted my basket to be soft yet sturdy at the same time. Plus, I love the texture and the look of simple straight line quilting.
I used two different linen fabrics from my stash. I think they play quite nicely together, don't you agree? And I even cut into my long hoarded Amy Butler polka dots for the lining.
I love how this basket turned out. ♥♥♥
Seriously. Linen, dots, leather handles. So many of my favorites in one project.
And I especially love the way handles are installed. Such a genius idea.
Off I go, more projects to be made :).
Beautiful bag S! I'm with you on the linen, dots and leather combo! Gorgeous! Jxo
ReplyDeleteWow,just fantastic!
ReplyDeleteSooo gorgeous :-)
ReplyDeleteBest regards,
Kathrin
Noodlehead + s.o.t.a.k handmade = genius! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the deer fabric!!! And wonderful work as always, you have the greatest taste in fabric choice. :)
ReplyDeleteI am anxiously awaiting my copy!! this basket looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteWunderschön!
ReplyDeleteLG Jac.
Ohh love this and the way those handles go on! So much fussy cutting fun to be had there ... must get that book!
ReplyDeleteAnother sewing book to go on to my wish list. x
ReplyDeleteSvetlanko, tomu se rika absolutni zapalani se pro vec :) Usila jsi nadherny box/tasku na cokoliv, krasne latky... uzasny vysledek :) Jola
ReplyDeleteNow this is the perfect basket! Love the fabrics and handles!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love your take on this cute bag! I agree about how clever that handle install is. Off to order the book. Thanks for inspiring me, as always!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabrics you used! This is a great basket.
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ReplyDeleteSuper bag! Also like the way of handles attached.
ReplyDeleteWow that was a fast project. I love everything about your bag - great combo on fabric.
ReplyDeletesuper cute! What fabrics are these? Love them!
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely stunning! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSo great! Love the way you added your touch. :)
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this but especially that text print.
ReplyDeleteYou are a master at pairing together the perfect fabric for the perfect project.
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