by spendlove ( edited 22 Mar 2017 ) 21 Mar 2017

UPDATE.... TA DA!! It can be done - see last picture. That is the whole bag when it came out of the hoop. Just the lining seam left to stitch.

This project has been occupying my mind for a while (when I was finishing my big quilt.) The bag is made in the hoop. Each panel is pieced, joined to its neighbour and lined ITH. (The lining is continuous.) The handles have to be prepared in advance but are added ITH. I hoped I was going to be able to add the base ITH as well, but I was defeated. I had to finish the last two seams on the sewing machine (as well as the last seam of the lining.)

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Comments (23)

by sewdeb 27 Mar 2017

Bravo! Wonderful project and congratulations on solving the in the hoop problem!

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by stella1 26 Mar 2017

Very excellent nice bag loved the tulip designs nice colourful fabric beautiful.

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by spendlove Moderator 26 Mar 2017

Can this be my next project?

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by cj2sew 25 Mar 2017

Beautiful design and love the fabrics.

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by noah 25 Mar 2017

Very nice work Sue hugs

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by katydid 23 Mar 2017

Oh my! Do you dream these in your sleep?

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by spendlove 24 Mar 2017

Maybe - I do wake up thinking about a design and then it develops in my head while I walk the dog!

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by PIGNADA 23 Mar 2017

Beautiful work, well done

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by pldc 23 Mar 2017

Super job Sue ~hugs~

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by lbrow 23 Mar 2017

Sue this is gorgeous.. I adore it/Lillian

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by serendipity79 23 Mar 2017

This is so beautiful Sue! so well engineered:) Simply fantastic!

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by sewtired 22 Mar 2017

Another lovely design and beautiful project - Well done!

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by crazypatchmama 22 Mar 2017

love the tulip design for the bag. i am amazed at all the things you are able to do. I hope more people are donating to the charity project you are involved with.

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by spendlove 22 Mar 2017

Fingers crossed - I'll get an update next week.

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by jenne 22 Mar 2017

A great bag!

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by sandralane 21 Mar 2017

You have chosen some super material, love the design and colours. Another fab bag, well done. Sandra.

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by bejoscha 21 Mar 2017

Nice bag and great work on it

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by pennifold 21 Mar 2017

Great job it looks fabulous. You are INGENIOUS!!!!!!

Love Chris

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by Smokey12 21 Mar 2017

Pretty bag and love the tulips

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by sonjapotgieter 21 Mar 2017

Awesome fabric!!!Beautiful work and bag done!!

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by bemara 21 Mar 2017

Love your spring tulips and the fabric :-) hugs Maria

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by laffma1 21 Mar 2017

Pretty bag - very cheerful with all the spring colors.

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by asterixsew Moderator 21 Mar 2017

I just love how you have used this (familiar) piece of fabric. Sue you never cease to amaze me with what you create. Brilliant

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by butterfly1 21 Mar 2017

This is such a pretty bag. Where did you get the pattern. I would love to make one. Thanks for the info.

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by spendlove 21 Mar 2017

It is mine and will be available on my FB group Engineered in Stitches in a couple of days.

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by dragonflyer 21 Mar 2017

Love the spring tulips! What size hoop is needed...looks like it needs to be BIG...would the 8x12 work...or does it need to be bigger?

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by spendlove 21 Mar 2017

No, the design is 150 x 300 for the biggest piece.

by dragonflyer 21 Mar 2017

Thanks...

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