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Noodlehead Crescent Totes

October 28, 2021

I am thrilled with how these Crescent Totes from Noodlehead came out! Not shocking since I love all of Anna’s patterns. These totes are gifts and now that they’ve arrived I can share.

First up is this Marimekko version for Vienna’s 40th birthday. I used Marimekko Siirtolapuutarha fabric I scored at Crate + Barrel years ago. Figuring out which parts of the print to use for the different pattern pieces was fun and Mal helped a lot since I am so indecisive.

As I was putting this together, I realized that instead of stitching the zipper strip above the front zipper down, I could just finish the top of the zipper and get a bonus pocket. I just interfaced the zipper strip, folded up some seam allowance, and sewed it on kind of like bias binding. I also added a magnetic snap, and included the Marimekko selvedge because why not?

And of course, labels!

Next up is a Jada Moo tribute tote for Sam.

Jada was my favorite black cat, and this fabric looks just like her, especially in these poses. This fabric was a Rachel score on her trip to Japan. Same modifications as the Marimekko tote, but this one feels so different due to the different fabric.

I definitely need to make myself at least one of these!

Filed Under: 2021 makes, bags

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Here’s my second pieced quilt, made for my very Here’s my second pieced quilt, made for my very special bff @s.a.m.r.i.v! We met 40 years ago as tiny bebes in the park, and through the years we drifted apart several times but always found each other again at various dance recitals, school field trips, beach clubs, fabric stores, and summer jobs. The universe kept shoving us together til it stuck. This quilt is a hug from afar. I might not be able to get up to New Jersey frequently but this quilt will be there for cozy/comforting times as needed. 

I picked out my fabric, then used a quilt generator at savoreverystitch.com (the last slide), then imported it into Photoshop and colored over it (second to last slide), basically changing the whole thing, but it was an awesome starting place.
It’s our 9 year anniversary and 22 year friendiv It’s our 9 year anniversary and 22 year friendiversary so here’s a nice photo! 📸 @maggiewinters_
Here’s a #gr8ginghamhat I made for @skeletonjone Here’s a #gr8ginghamhat I made for @skeletonjones! He lives for a beanie.
Here’s that test #sandhillsling I mentioned! It Here’s that test #sandhillsling I mentioned! It was really worth it to make this before I worked on the leather - I was able to figure out topstitching settings (it came out wobbly here) and some construction tweaks. Plus @skeletonjones reaps the benefits!
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