Last night at our quilt guild meeting we exchanged brown paper bags , why would we do that you ask , well just look here .
You see it is just a plain lunch bag , no significant markings ,no name and no way to know what is inside unless you open it . Haha , you thought I was going to show you what is inside but nope , not today and infact you won't see what is in here until May , that is right a few months down the road . This is a secret challenge , those who participated were to place some fabrics of their choice in a brown paper lunch bag which was provided the month before and we were to place our name inside but nothing was to be placed on the outside we don't want anyone to know that we have their bag and vice versa . Once we were given the bags we were not to even peak until we got home in the safety of no prying eyes , not good to spoil the surprise. Our guild has had this challenge in the past and it is such fun , you just never know what the person will make with your fabrics . Do I know what I am going to make with the fabrics inside this bag ? No again , not a clue , they did not speak to me just yet , I will have to ponder this one for a while , thank goodness I have a while to get this done . We are permitted to add one fabric from our stash to complete the project but otherwise just use what is provided , I don't think this will be a problem , the bag that was given to me has plenty of fabric to make something , what will it be ?? Mean aren't I but those are the rules . So what else am I up today ? I am making X blocks , I have at least ten more blocks to make if I stick with the number of 16 patch blocks I have already made .
You see I have half of one section of a block done so will now chain piece the next half , that helps a lot . You know the sad thing about this I have not seen even the slightest dent in the scrap pile. Yesterday I took all the 2" blocks out of the jar on my counter and made a fabric basket to place beside my machine for doing these blocks, it will keep things organized some I hope as I am constantly knocking them off onto the floor.
This is a free tutorial with the
Pink Penquin , I have made a few of these over the years and I also received one from
Jeanette years ago at Christmas which is still in daily use .
As you can see it is very scrappy , these are so cute I just love them . I also forgot to share my redwork block , it is finally finished and I am working on the second one now .
Isn't that a gorgeous basket , the one I am working on is equally as beautiful.
So that is it for me today I am back to the machine to sew those X blocks . Enjoy your day whatever you are doing and thanks for stopping by.
hugs Sheila
Sheila, your guild has such fun projects! Love your little basket...I made some Christmas ones a few years ago as gifts. Might be time to make some more! Looks like a wonderful day in store for you with your x's. I still hope to make that quilt some day too. As for your red work, gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIs there a specific minimum requirement for fabric placed into the bags? What fun you guys have. I've been making the little baskets, too! Someone sent me on and my daughter fell in love with it. She said I can make as many for her as I want. She will put them away and use them when she has to have a gift. She'll fill them, of course, with gifts specific to that person. So, every once in awhile when I need the boost of a quick and delightful finish, I whip one up. Love your stitchery!
ReplyDeleteOh....you are a tease...I was so looking forward to see what was in the bag..I love you basket and happy creating with the secret stash.
ReplyDeleteSo, do you have to use everything in the bag or part of everything or just pick and choose what you want to use? I guess people can always make bags or a table runner if they don't get enough fabric for a mini quilt.
ReplyDeleteLove your redwork. My scrap basket doesn't have much of a dent either. :) Love those little scrap baskets. So handy. Hugs,xx
ReplyDeletesounds like a fun challenge... I love your scrap basket and that other lovely redwork basket....
ReplyDeleteHugz
Sounds like fun!! Great idea for a guild! Thanks for sharing, having been the programs person for the last three years I'm always on the lookout for fun stuff like this!
ReplyDeleteWe did a brown bag surprise swap in our quild, too - red'd them in Dec and they are due March. Love the redwork basket
ReplyDeleteSounds like your paper bag challenge is lots of fun. Interesting to see the results. I would love to try making a fabric basket. Thanks for the link. and your redwork is just adorable. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI'v seen that little bucket/bag before I think i may have to make one......I am looking forward to seeing what you will create with the brown bag.... good luck with the challenge
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I like the redwork basket and the little scrap basket you made. That's a nice way to use up fabric.
ReplyDeleteOoooh, can't wait to see what you do with the brown bag contents... Love the little scrappy basket and your Redwork is lovely!!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a fun challenge. Love your redwork and the little patchwork basket too. Hugs.....
ReplyDeleteWhat a great guild project!
ReplyDeleteI love those little baskets.
Thank you for the patchwork basket link Sheila and yes, I would love to know what's in your bown bag!
ReplyDeleteIt is so much fun to do intra Guild activities. I am so curious to see what you got and what you do with it! Your redwork basket is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteOh, you are such a tease. Can't wait to see what you make.
ReplyDeleteI have made lots of those little baskets. They always turn out cute no matter what fabric you use.
The brown paper bag challenge is great. Might be fun to try that for a postcard exchange or other small swap....it's got me thinking. Thanks for the basket link. I've got to make one....or two. What a perfect gift idea. Your redwork is lovely. I'm looking forward to seeing the next block.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is a gorgeous one!! Working on an old stitchery myself next weekend, one of the UFO's hihi. Hugs, Daniëlle
ReplyDeleteThat secret challenge sounds like a lot of fun! Sometimes just dreaming about a project-thinking about color or design-is half the fun.
ReplyDeleteI like your stitching and your little bag. There's so many neat ways of being creative!
Enjoy your day,
Judy