There are inherited fabrics from my Mum and Granny, some others that I bought years ago and then more recent remnants / op-shop bargains. (As well as fabric, there is haberdashery).
I've made lots of shopping bag sets as gifts. Typically, it took longer before I made a larger set for use at home.
I'd been thinking of making a holiday pair to take away with us - and finally started on them last night.
There's considerable pondering when I make these bags, pairing fabrics together and trying to create combinations meaningful or pleasing to the recipient. I wanted this holiday pair to be a bit special.
Our at-home set is used often and definitely brightens our grocery shopping. The outers are furnishing fabric with brighter linings (leftover from previous projects). I've double-stitched all seams, to ensure extra strength. We're often complimented on those bags, so they're a nice talking point.
I don't remember when or where I bought the floral denim. I've had it a long time. I decided it had languished long enough, waiting for the perfect project. When I measured the piece, there was just enough for two shopping bags.
After discarding several lining possibilities, I spotted the tartan. It was quite a recent op shop find. It reminded me of travel rugs and picnic blankets, so it seemed a good choice for holiday shopping. The remnant was actually a t-shape when unrolled but with careful cutting it yielded linings for both bags. I finished them this morning.
When I showed Nick, he commented that the tartan was a great choice as our Gladstone bags are similarly lined. How good is that?!
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