newestnana

A couple of years ago I started a small cathedral windows project, doing it entirely by hand while traveling. I finally took the two squares and made a bag (big enough to use as a carry on) (this part was done by machine). The bag itself is made of prequilted fabric. I have a zipper top and a slip pocket on each side; more slip pockets inside.

As you can see, I used two different versions of the window placement on the front and back.

Although it's pretty in the light, muslin-colored fabric, it soiled easily even in its first use. However, it came through a machine washing just fine. Next time I'll use a darker color background.

QuiltnNan

nice work. :thumbup:

PaperPrincess

WOW! Love you color choice!

Chicca

That is marvelous! Thank you for sharing.

littlehud

That is so pretty. I love the fabrics in your windows. Great job and thanks for sharing.

ladypetite

This is exquisite!

dd

I like the other side. I've never seen it done like that. It's almost like a negative. Like you are looking at the back of the other side. So you slid in larger square pieces instead?

romanojg

this is great; did you use a pattern for the bag itself. You might try to put scotchguard on the bag to help protect it. If you used a pattern could you share which one.

newestnana

Yes, that's right. It had been so long that I had to check the pattern to answer your question (an epattern that suggested you simply sew the completed 12" square block onto a purchased canvas bag).

The sizes of the "windows" for the bigger colored windows was about 2.5", and the sizes of the windows for the narrow ones was more like 4".

Here's a link to the pattern:
http://www.e-patternscentral.com/lis...&go.x=0&go.y=0

Since I make and sell bags, the bag itself is pretty much my own pattern. I have done the same one using another quilt block on the front. In both cases, the block was about 12" square, sewn onto a bigger square of the prequilted, then about 4" deep. Overall, a large bag, as I said, good for travel.

The Scotchguard idea is good!

Thanks to all of you!

cuppi duke

Very clever. I always liked that pattern and you did a wonderful job.