Hope you had a great weekend.
I worked on a few Etsy orders {thank you!}
and finished up a project for Cabbages & Roses.
I absolutely adore Christina and her vintage chic linens
so I was thrilled when C&R contacted me regarding the
launch of the new Northcote Range of quilting fabrics for MODA.
This is the first time Cabbages & Roses fabrics will be available in the USA
and I have been all sorts of over my local quilt boutique to carry this range!
I just love this print.
and I have been all sorts of over my local quilt boutique to carry this range!
I just love this print.
I received two pretty, pink floral fabrics from the new line
(a signature cabbage rose floral and a tiny floral print)
(a signature cabbage rose floral and a tiny floral print)
as well as a copy of Home-Made Vintage,
which I have been coveting for months...
which I have been coveting for months...
...and decided to make an Envelope Shoe Bag,
using the instructions provided in the book.
I used the large floral on the outside
and lined the inside with the coordinating tiny floral.
The instructions call for a button closure,
but I opted for a snap sewn on with invisible thread.
And, I stitched on a bow made with the tiny floral
to bring a little of the coordinating fabric to the outside of the bag.
It's such a pretty little bag and the instructions were so simple.
I made it in 30 minutes, minus the bow, which took another 15.
And, just in case you want to make one...
(Just click the picture to enlarge.)
Step 5 says to unpick about 2 inches from the lining.
However, back in Step 2, I just sewed the lining and left the 2-inch opening
so that I wouldn't have to go back and unpick (seam rip).
The pattern is intended for shoes,
but you can also tuck photographs, magazines, etc. inside.
The book fits completely inside;
I just left a little peeking out so you could see was I was tuckin' in there!
This bag is going to a blog friend who happens to {love} pink
and sent me a box of goodies not so long ago,
but I'll be making several more to use for pretty craft room storage.
As for the fabric quality, it's absolutely lovely.
The print quality is perfect and the fabric has a nice, tight weave.
That's what I look for when I shop for printed, cotton fabrics.
I {loathe} working with thin, 'thready' cotton fabrics when making Edyn's clothes, etc.
I thought I'd leave you with what Cabbages & Roses
had to say about the new line in a recent C&R blog post...
"When we embarked upon the collaboration with MODA Fabrics, I went back to the roots of Cabbages & Roses. Our first fabrics were based on the faded, worn, crumpled fabrics once
available in the 50’s – the sort of fabric you could only find in scraps
in junk shops and vintage fairs. This jolly, lighthearted range of
fabrics are perfect for making old fashioned quilts as well as clothing
and accessories. The stripes add strength and body, coordinating with
the florals both large and small. As with all our fabrics, they look
better washed and air dried, giving the prints an added dimension and
movement in the cloth. Where we have printed the same pattern on
different coloured base cloths, one white and one cream, the idea is to
use them together in quilting designs, giving the impression of sun
faded areas. There is something wholesome in time worn and faded –
this is what we have created..." - Cabbages & RosesI just left a little peeking out so you could see was I was tuckin' in there!
This bag is going to a blog friend who happens to {love} pink
and sent me a box of goodies not so long ago,
but I'll be making several more to use for pretty craft room storage.
As for the fabric quality, it's absolutely lovely.
The print quality is perfect and the fabric has a nice, tight weave.
That's what I look for when I shop for printed, cotton fabrics.
I {loathe} working with thin, 'thready' cotton fabrics when making Edyn's clothes, etc.
I thought I'd leave you with what Cabbages & Roses
had to say about the new line in a recent C&R blog post...
{sigh}
As if that description wasn't lovely enough,
For more pretty laundry, you can go to www.cabbagesandroses.com
C&R also has a blog.
The fabrics will be available this month at MODA.
Off to wash and air dry my shoe bag...
Hi Jami~ LOVE your bag you made! Did you see my most recent post about Cabbages and Roses? I wish I had your sewing skills my friend~ xoxo Rachel
oh that fabric is just up my alley! I love it, and the shoe bag is quite nice, you are good Jami!
I'm glad to hear that your Etsy shop is keeping you busy! I love the C&R shoe bag with your special touch!
Have a great week Jami!
~Lynne
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What a pretty bag! Your friend is very lucky. Lovely fabric too:)
What a lovely opportunity to work with such gorgeous patterns. I have that C&R book too. It inspired my first IKEA hack.
Love the bag and that extra touch of the bow makes it all the more special.
Oh I "heart" Cabbages & Roses," I have all of their publications, and although I'm still learning to use a machine, I've been sewing by hand as a child...so I do what I can with that! ;) Thanks for the constant inspiration!
XO's,
Jessie
I love the fabric you've chosen, it's so pretty. I've been wanting to get my hands on that book too. I think you may have pushed me over the edge - now I really, really want it LOL!
Love this!! The fabric is beautiful, I can't wait to own a copy of the book, and your project turned out fantabulous!! They would also work great for Christmas presents I'm thinking! Thanks for sharing!!
Jami, the little bag is just gorgeous! Isn't Cabbages and Roses fabric so beautiful? I am so SO excited that they will be selling a line of it here in the US now! Will be taking a trip to my local quilt shop next month for sure! :)
How is your week going? I hope it has been a good one for you! :)
Blessings and hugs,
Jenni
Hi,
I just found your blog via Good Life Wednesdays and I am so happy! I am a big fan of Cabbages and Roses being a exiled Brit myself. I love what you do.
Ros
http://www.greenplumdesign.com/blog/
...adorable!
pretty little things abound here:)
xo, Rosemary