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Wool Embroidery Tote

By Denise Russell

Today I turned a wool applique’ block I made last year into a tote. First, I surrounded it with borders using same wool from the applique’, then I used its background fabric for the back, bottom, and sides of tote. It measures 19″ x 17″, with lots of room for books, a tablet,
wallet, etc.
I framed the center block by couching two strands of colorful yarn. Instead of batting, I used ByAnnie Soft and Stable (I found it here) which gives body to the bag. However, I am not sure you can quilt it, as I have not tried it yet. Due to the [soft but] unavoidable bulk on corners and when top stitching, I sewed with the walking foot. The tote is extremely lightweight due to the Soft and Stable, my favorite material for shaped bags and totes.
The lining has a shade of blue which matches the shell’s wool. There are lots of recycled wool on this project, and the handles used to be a belt… 🙂
I have two more wool applique with embroidery blocks to use (the first was also turned into a tote, see it here), but they will have to wait as the beautiful weather is perfect for a walk with dog!
Have a great weekend,

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  1. Melissia says

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    What a cute bag!
    If this is the same soft and stable that I use ( and I am pretty sure that it is), you can actually quilt on it. I have made a couple of bags with it. And many women at my local quilt shop use it all the time and we all quilt on it using our walking foot. Give it a try!

  2. Denise Russell says

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    Good to know! I will try quilting my next tote!

  3. Ulla's Quilt World says

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    So lovely! 🙂
    Greetings from Finland!
    Hugs, Ulla

  4. Bolin says

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    This is very nice.Carolina Air Care

  5. Obat Pembesar Penis says

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    good

  6. VIMAX says

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    sippp

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