You may recall my big announcement a couple of weeks ago about the fact that I’m teaching at Patchwork In The Peaks next month. Here’s a little photo reminder for you…
The retreat is now full up, yay o/, but you can still take part in a small way by helping me with some decisions. I’m teaching the Aeroplane Bag pattern by Sarah at Sew Sweetness, and I thought I might do a couple of different variations to show people.
Here’s what it looks like on the original pattern:
There’s a short base one (red) and a long base one (blue) in the original design, but I’ve been trying to think of different options I can show people that are outside what’s on the pattern cover, but still following the pattern, if you see what I mean.
My current ideas are:
1. A mini version, like Pennie’s Model Aeroplane she had at FQR (sorry, I searched the FQR Flickr group for a pic, but apparently no-one caught it in action, click on her link though and read her post about it)
2. Possibly a patchworky style outer, either QAYG or maybe just patchworked and then interfaced.
3. Possibly a laminated cotton one for a waterproof option (I never take ‘nice’ bags away with me, because I often find myself in wet and muddy places and don’t want to ruin them!)
Here are a few fabric options that I’ve pulled:
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| Multicoloured linens |
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| Fun Echino |
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| Echino 10″ squares for patchwork |
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| Some laminates for a waterproof option |
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| Some older members of my stash that seemed to be calling out to be used |
Anyone got any preferences, or ideas for using the pattern that are a little different?
And for those of you who are upset that you missed the chance to attend this retreat, there will be another one on the 24th-27th April 2014, so start saving, and planning your escape now!
The waterproof one and the subtle grey one would be great to show as alternative options, as they'd be used for a lot of purposes by a variety of people and not just sewing-types.
Defo the waterproof one because people could pick up tips about how to sew with and use waterproof fabrics and that would be useful for a whole host of other projects. I also like the idea of an Echino patchwork one. You sure you haven't got a big enough bag to sneak me along as I'm making the bag at the moment…well will be when the interfacing arrives. I wouldn't mine learning a tip or two 😉
I would say the patchwork or QAYG, but I did love that scaled down one!! So, I'm not much help!
Living in a wet place myself I like the idea of a waterproof bag but I'm also intrigued to see your version of a QAYG bag….
Waterproof seems to me like a good way to go and maybe one of the older stash.
Love the waterproof bundle you chose so I would go for this one. Especially as you can give lots of tips how to sew it. The Patchwork one might be lovely as well
I vote for patchwork!
And I am so excited for you! You are going to have an amazing time (in such an amazing place)!
If I didn't like you so much I'd totally hate you.
I love qayg, but rather like the look of those linens too though.
I vote for the waterproof version! The qayg version would be fun, but I might be worried about a large chunk of your class time being spent just doing the quilting.
I would love a waterproof one at half size. Great for winter walking to work!
Those linens are calling me – although the echino is too, and I like the idea of QAYG, so I'm probably no help at all ;o)
I love all the options. I would use some of that echino with some linen and also I love those waterproof dogs. And are you going to teach there again in April, you are the luckiest person.
I like the laminated idea… a lot of people would feel worried about using laminate so you are giving them two skills – using a new fabric and making the bag.
My top teaching tip would be for you not to yell "FFS" at your students. They may find that a little scary. Maybe you could put your hair up in a bun and wear a pink dress just to offset that if you do slip up and scream at them…
I vote for the laminated bag too and the mini would be good to show another option.
I missed your big announcement so congrats to you, have just checked out the website and it looks idyllic.
I agree the laminated bag would be so useful and a good technique to learn although I am not sure I fancy working with it myself.
I'm no help, I like all the options. I sat here saying, ohh yes that looks good, so does that pile of fabrics , and those fabrics…
Oooh I like the grey fabric ..very cute and would make a pretty mini!
I vote QAYG so people could learn the technique at the same time as making the bag.
Just to follow the crowd I've got to say the waterproof option. As others have said, your then teaching them two different skills.
On another note – you know that bottom grey print? Do you want my address now or later?
so many options…what did you decide to do?
I'd like a waterproof bottom ….on the bag!