Thanks go to Mdm Samm and Jane for hosting and cheer-leading this stitching party and for providing such fun patterns from these designers... Debbie, Cyndi, and Mdm Samm.
Thanks also to Colonial Needle for being such a generous sponsor!
I am a big fan of the outline backstitch so I chose to make a redwork stitchery from one of the cute patterns that Mdm Samm designed and provided...a wee bitty girl...I took the pattern and reduced it down to 5 inches...
And I added her to a friendship bag.
I used this free pattern and tutorial from Rachel Griffith at her ps i quilt blog to make the bag. It went together quickly and with no fuss, I really liked the boxy corners :)
I added an inch to the height of the bag and scaled down the stitchery pattern to 5 inches tall to fit in the panel space.
She is now a friendship bag that I gave to my friend Cheryl as a pick me up after having pneumonia...I may or may not have stuffed it with fabric...just sayin'...
Now, I have been remiss in having a giveaway the last several hops but I have a small one for this hop if you would like. We are still in the 20's and seeing the occasional (snow) flake so Spring fabric seems a good choice... No hoops to jump - just comment below and I will do a random drawing on the last day of the hop March 29th for a Moda Spring Meadow charm pack. No reply bloggers please list your email to be eligible!!
Please be sure to visit the others on this day of the hop! And find all the others on the rest of the scheduled days at Sew We Quilt or Jane's Fabrics and Quilts
FRIDAY March 22nd
Keri@That Other Blog
Heather@That Other Blog
Pig Tales and Quilts ( moved from 20th)
Lovely redwork and a very sweet bag! If that's chocolate behind her back she probably will be hard to convince she should share, lol.
ReplyDeleteLove your little redwork tot! I vote for the chocolate, lol! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable bag. Thank you for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteYour little bag is too sweet! Lovely work!
ReplyDeleteSweet little bag! I love red and white too. :-)
ReplyDeleteYour bag is too cute! (So nice of you to have a giveaway- count me in :)
ReplyDeletecute bag! The red is so bright and cheerful
ReplyDeleteLove your bag! Great stitching! Thanks for sharing! Have a Happy Day! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the bag, stitching and fabric that you choosed! Thanks for sharing)
ReplyDeleteYour little bag is so sweet.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your little girl and the bag she is on! I, too, am betting that it is coffee she is hiding behind her back...you know how Madame Samm is!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou did a beautiful job she is adorable...love it on your bag.
ReplyDeleteThe bag is so cute. I like to have such a present.
ReplyDeleteCute little bag Kris. I do love red work.
ReplyDeletethat is such a cute little bag and making the wee one so small as well, great work
ReplyDeleteI love your cute bag. It would be perfect for taking little projects . Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI am a huge fan of redwork and I love your Friendship bag! That`s a beautiful thought.Thank you for sharing the link for the bag pattern and the Giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYour bag is adorable! Thank you for the chance to win such a sweet giveaway!
ReplyDeleteVery cute bag. She was my favorite to do also. Thanks for having a give away.
ReplyDeleteKris,
ReplyDeleteYES! She is perfect as a "Candy Bag"! I can imagine the cute little tote filled with jellybeans and chocolate eggs! :) Thinking and dreaming of Spring here too....since the first day of Spring on Wednesday...out temperatures have taken a skydive, winter just doesn't seem to want to leave this year! Thanks for sharing! Beulah
Very cute bag. Thanks for the giveaway. vickise at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteYour redwork tot bag is really cute! Your friend will feel so much better, just knowing how much you care about her to make such a sweet gift! Thanks for the giveaway! Oh...it's still cold here in Indiana with snow expected.....but spring weather can't be far behind!
ReplyDeleteI love your little friendship bag , the cute stitchery really makes it special and I am sure your friend was very pleased . We are currently having a blizzard so Mother Nature needs to look at the calendar;-)
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet bag! Love it very much!
ReplyDeleteYour little girl and the bag she's on are adorable! Great job!
ReplyDeleteYour little bag with stitching is so cute. Thanks for sharing. Nice giveaway - we had a bit of snow earlier and now rain! So much for spring!
ReplyDeleteSamm's wee girl looks great in redwork and what a great a idea, friendship bags !! I like to stitch and sometimes never know what to do with some of the pieces. Great idea and compliments your beautiful stitching ! Have a great day !
ReplyDeleteLove the little bag. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable little bag! Red work is always such a winner! I'm sure your friend was thrilled to get her great gift!
ReplyDeleteLove your little bag, very cute :0)
ReplyDeleteLove the little red bag !
ReplyDeleteI loved your bag, so cheerful!
ReplyDeleteThat is the sweetest little girl - I love her in red. Love the bag:)
ReplyDeleteyour bag is so sweet and what a nice gift it makes. thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove your little bag - so bright & happy. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet that bag! Jane
ReplyDeleteYour wee tot looks wonderful all in red with the complimentary fabric bag. I bet your pal was happy to see a little pick me up when she was under the weather. (Lovely charm pack you are giving away too)
ReplyDeleteI love redwork and using it on your wee tot is just too cute! The bag is a great idea...not too big and perfect for a small pick-me-up gift that may or may not be filled with fabric. :O)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute idea! Your little tote is lovely :)
ReplyDeleteYour bag is really sweet. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteok first is that scale in your kitchen...lol love it...and your wee tot of course she has coffee behind her a box of k cups for her weekly brew lol She looks lovely in red on her wee bag...lovely lovely indeed.
ReplyDeleteHi Kris.....your little friendhsip bag is too cute with that little lady on it. very nice.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet you the little girl looks on you small bag! What a great idea. And YES I would love to win the charm square if my name gets picked. I also need some spring still looking at the snow outside the window and trying to decide where I can take pictures for my day of the hop.
ReplyDeleteYour little girl is darling. I love this pattern, and your bag is so cute--a great pick-me-up for a sick friend. This is a great give-away--cold still in Illinois, and some spring fabric certainly warms things up.
ReplyDeleteYour little girl is sweet and what a sweet thing for you to do for a friend.
ReplyDeleteVery nice little bag = I like the fact you did her all in red!
ReplyDeleteShe makes a cute little bag.
ReplyDeletePretty nice little bag.Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAdorable bag. The little girl is perfect with the red fabric you chose. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteShe is just so cute! Love it.
ReplyDeleteLove the redwork bag. She is so cute. hanks for sharing and for the opportunity on a great draw.
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Love that little girl! That has been one of my favorite designs so far. That and the chair. LOL You made such a cute bag. I know your friend loved it!
ReplyDeleteCute, cute, cute, it's a darling little bag!A great stitchery, and eh... chocolates or coffee... it can be both, they tasted great together! thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love that little design and you did a beutiful job on the tote.
ReplyDeleteI love your red bag. You such a good job on your stitching. I love the bag idea and know two sweet little girls who will be getting bags similar. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteI am SOOOO ready for spring and those colors are wonderfully energetic for a spring quilt. Seeing your pouch has also made me want to start making some myself! I have 4 grand daughters..they all need a tote...back to my sewing room I go! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYay! for spring!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Kris, 5 inches! That is just too darling. I love it, coffee behind her back! LOL! It is wonderful, that you for playing.
ReplyDeleteYour little bag is darling!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet bag for your friend! It's charming!
ReplyDeleteYour little bag is just too cute.
ReplyDeleteLOVELY GIVEAWAY!
ReplyDeleteI REALLY LIKE YOUR BAG TOO!
THANKS FOR SHARING!
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The bag is Oh so cute and Love your nice Give-away!!
ReplyDeleteGmama Jane
Very cute! I think she is saying the bag was stuffed with fabric but she wanted some too! She has a strip to tie in her hair. I like your coffee theory as well!
ReplyDeletevery cute bag and love the springy fabric giveaway thanks
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Such a cute additiona to the friendship bag. Jan stampqn@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThat bag is so cute, I would love to make a few of them for gift bags. And I am definitely looking forward to seeing some spring colors. Had snow here in Pa. again, even though it was really bright out.
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I love the red work!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
What a cute bag and great giveaway! Thanks!
ReplyDelete70's here in Texas so I think Spring is here. Now if it stays is another matter:) Even saw Bluebonnets and Poppies today:)
ReplyDeleteThe bag is a cutie!
Thanks!
Hi!!! I love the redwork little girl!!!! Great bag!!! Lucky friend!!!! Thanks for the fun!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your lil redwork girl and bag. You did a fabulous job. I know your friend has got too really love this gift. That fabric screams spring ..Very pretty. Thank you for the chance to enter your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove the pretty bag. I bet she's hiding chocolate too =)
ReplyDeleteYour little redwork girl is wonderful! What a lovely gift for your friend!
ReplyDeleteGreat little bag! That will pick your friend right up!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute!! I love that little girl and in red!! Beautiful... Thank you for the chance to win the give away..We all need a little spring after all the snow.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet bag (pun intended)! :) blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteGreat little bag. I'll have to check out the tut. We had 14" of snow on Tuesday so a glimpse of some spring fabric is appreciated.
ReplyDeleteKris that little bag of yours is adorable! Sure want to be in the drawing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway... Love the bag too!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your friend was specially pleased to get your lovely hand stitched bag. Madame's "Sweetie" does look like she's got something behind her back. Coffee?? Candy?? I'm thinking...a few more fat quarters or a yard or two of fabric... :)
ReplyDeleteKris loves fabric and embroidery too! Cute, cute bag.
ReplyDeleteOh such a beautiful little bag you did such an excellent job on it! Love it!
ReplyDeleteYou have wonderful talent, I love combining embroidery and sewing/quilting! awolk at rogers dot com
ReplyDeletecute, cute, cute bag! thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteLovely little bag! :D
ReplyDeleteYour bag is so cute. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteMadame Samm's girls are just so cute...perfect for your little bag. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour bag is so cute, red and white is my favorite color combination. Thanks for the give a way.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the cute embroidered bag!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the cute embroidered bag!
ReplyDeleteShoot, i thought you were giving away the bag!! Lol i hope your friend knows how much we envy her! You did a great job. I love the charm pack you are giving away. Keep up the great work. Did you use turkey red floss? babscorbitt@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your cold weather. Here it is about 70 today in No. Calif. And just beautiful...I've already been out and swam for an hour...Your bag and little girl are just delightful. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bag!!! :)
ReplyDeleteKris, your sweet little girl is just darling on the friendship bag...what a great idea to stuff a little fabric and gift it...sEw clever of you. Thanks for sharing!! Think SPRING!! Happy stitching, Pauline
ReplyDeleteThe wee bitty girl is so sweet. The friendship bag is a great gift.
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Thanks for sharing your cute little bag. The more I keep looking at these blogs the more I'm thinking I'm gonna have to pull out my embroidery. :)
ReplyDeletelove the little friendship bag. I went love the tutorial at stitch me up blog. Thanks, it is just the pattern I like to add to my gifty things - great ideas and the redwork of the little girl is lovley. thank you for the giveaway. dianeswett7441@msn.com
ReplyDeleteSweet little friendship bag. Lovely stitching. Thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteThe little girl looks so cute on your bag. What a "friendly" gift for your friend!
ReplyDeleteAdding the redwork to the little bag is a great idea. I am longing for spring. We had snow flurries today. Luckily, no accumulation.
ReplyDeleteAdorable Kris! You can fill mine with M&Ms....giggle. Just kiddin' I'm afraid I had my share already. Mick is keeping chocolate out of the house.
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ReplyDeleteLooooove your Friendship Bag!! Lil' girl is sooooo adorable!! You did an Awesome job!!
ReplyDeleteYep... been snowy here too...blah!! WHERE is Spring?? lol (think Winter & Spring are arguing...Winter thinks it's winnin'...but WE know Spring will win!! Yay Spring!!!!)
The hexies are wonderful! I will throw away the pull out cards from magazines and gladly switch to plastic. Yippee!
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Love your hand work! great job!
ReplyDeletehulseybg at gmail dot com
What a pretty bundle of charms and your fussy cuts are adorable.
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I'm guessing that's an empty chocolate wrapper behind her back. :)
ReplyDeleteCute little tot friendship bag, thanks for the hexie update, I am off to check out Janes after typing this, I love hexagons!
ReplyDeleteLove your bag, thanks
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