Triple Squares Scrap-bag™ Pockets set askew . . . rust dyed and fringed Osnaburg fabric or Straight Up!

Just a little fun with the Triple Squares Scrap-bag™ Pattern. Pockets set askew . . . rust dyed and fringed Osnaburg fabric.


Straight UP! Below is the same bag done traditionally, according to the pattern directions.

"Create Something Unexpected!"- Fabric Appliqued Collage

You know our motto, right? "Let our patterns be the canvas for your creativity!" Well this post is just one of many examples. (Below) Is a photo of the Triple Squares Pattern made straight from the pattern directions . . .


(Belos) This photo shows the same bag pattern, jazzed up a bit. I've taken some of the fabric from my shiva paintstik play day, and used a fusible applique technique to create a mini fabric collage on the large pocket of this pattern. I added a few decorative buttons and viola!

And you know our other motto, right? "Create something unexpected!"

What to do with those jelly rolls?

What to do with those jelly rolls? Not the kind you eat, but the rolled and bundled strips of fabric the quilt shops are selling.
Here's an idea . . .

(If you don't have a jelly roll - you can always cut the strips yourself - the old fashioned way)

Ahh . . . yes. I couldn't help but do a little embellishing with those fabric beads. Love those fabric beads I made earlier!


This pattern normally uses a single fat-quarter cut in half. I sewed the strips together and then cut out the bag piece using the lining piece as a template, laying it on an angle and then cutting the stripped piece the same size.

Follow the simple instructions found in the pattern to finish this bag.

The fabrics used in the above bag are from Robert Kaufman, by designer Sandra Banava.

The Diamond Scrap-bag with handmade beads, featuring the Whispering Woods fabric collection.

I had a great time making and embellishing this bag with those fabric beads that I made earlier!


(Below) If you are unsure that you are going to like your creative efforts, just sew a duplicate diamond patch and embellish it. If you like it you can sew it over the original one. I had this one pinned to the bag and hung it in my studio for a few days. When I decided I liked the effect I stitched it on! Easy! Fun! Not scary at all.


I first arranged the beads the way I liked them and stuck them down with a dab of hot glue. To stitch the beads onto the diamond patch. I used a long - sculpting needle. Some of my beads were longer than my usual hand stitching needle.

The fabrics used in the above bag are from Robert Kaufman, by designer Sandra Banava:
#1 Chambray C201 Jungle
#2 Whispering Woods ASB-8297-201 Jewel

Embellished Yin-Yang handbag from Scrap-bags™

Bag Front


Close up of the fused fabric applique'.

Close up of the fabric bead detail.

Online resources for making fabric beads (below):

Fabric and Paper Beads
Knotted Fabric Buttons and Beads
Fabric Beads Book

Bag Back

Double Envelope Scrap-bag with Discharged Fabric and beading!

Here is my Double Envelope Scrap-bag, using a solid black fabric and a discharge dyed fabric.

Embellished with copper beads and handmade fabric beads.

Urban Gardens from Erin McMorris for Free Spirit Fabrics. Embellished & Beaded

Urban Gardens Stripe from Erin McMorris for Free Spirit Fabrics.

Pattern: Fat-Quarter Scrap-bags #202 FQBP

This bag is made from a single fat quarter of fabric. We added a nice beaded detail to the front flap and a twisted cord shoulder strap.

Here's the fabric I used:
1 Fat-Quarter of urban garden by Erin McMorris for Free Spirit #D1636.443

You'll also need:
Pattern: Fat-Quarter Scrap-bags #202 FQBP
Closure:(1) Scrap-bags 18mm Gold magnetic snap.
Thin fusible fleece or quilt batting: 11"x 18".
Shoulder Strap: Scrap-bags Twisted Cording - Mahogany.