Heartland Tote Bag Introducing the Heartland Tote Bag – A Patriotic Patchwork Magnificence!
I’m so excited to share my newest challenge with you — the Heartland Tote Bag! This charming and practical tote is the right solution to carry somewhat little bit of handmade Americana with you wherever you go. It options traditional pinwheel blocks, cheerful crimson and white stripes, and a candy patchwork pocket — all dropped at life with prints from my Heartland cloth assortment.
Measuring 14″ tall x 13″ large x 4-1/2″ deep, the Heartland Tote is simply the correct dimension for all of your on a regular basis necessities — from stitching tasks and books to picnic provides or market goodies. Whether or not you’re headed to a quilt retreat or working errands, this bag is as sturdy as it’s trendy.
Get the Heartland Tote Sample right here!
Watch the Heartland Tote Video Tutorial right here!
One in all my favourite issues about this tote is that it’s designed to profit from leftover items from the Heartland Quilt challenge. It’s a terrific scrap-buster and a enjoyable solution to flip these treasured bits into one thing helpful and delightful. That stated, for those who haven’t made the Heartland Quilt, the sample additionally contains directions to make this bag from scratch!
The tote is lined, quilted for additional sturdiness, and options sturdy cotton webbing handles to maintain up along with your on a regular basis adventures. I additionally used my scraps to make a cute patchwork pocket, and don’t overlook so as to add a personalised label to your bag tasks! Mine is from the Sweewater Material Tagged Subscription.
In case you’ve already made the Heartland Quilt, this tote is the right follow-up challenge — and for those who haven’t, it simply may encourage you to dive into each! Yow will discover the Heartland Tote sample in my store, together with the total Heartland cloth assortment and quilt kits.
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Alternate Choices
I additionally needed to share some enjoyable options for those who don’t need to make the heartland tote bag! It’s tremendous simple to make use of these HSTs to make a cute pillow to go along with your quilt! Merely organize them in any design you want, add some borders and backing, and voila! You may have an lovable coordinating Heartland pillow!
Make sure that to trim your squares so that they’re all the identical dimension. I used to be capable of trim mine to 4″ sq. which is able to yield a 14-1/2″ block. Then you may add aspect and high/backside borders to make your block no matter dimension wanted for the pillow type dimension you favor. Under is a pattern meeting for a pillow!
Pillow measurements:
- (16) 4″ x 4″ HSTs (A)
- (2) 3-1/2″ x 14-1/2″ (B)
- (2) 3-1/2″ x 20-1/2″ (C)
Sew the HSTs collectively in desired design (see under), and trim to 14-1/2″ x 14-1/2″. Add aspect borders (B) after which high/backside borders (C). Trim to 20-1/2″ x 20-1/2″ sq..
Listed below are just a few concepts to get you began, and for those who need assistance making a pillow, take a look at my month-to-month pillow of the month tutorial to indicate you how one can flip any quilt block right into a cute pillow!
Glad stitching, associates — and as at all times, thanks for letting me be part of your artistic journey!
~ Erica
