Watched this video and I must say you inspired me. I'm a widow,Luce in a Senior apartment. Have no craft space BUT I have a 4 foot folding table. SO after watching you I decided to make room on one bedroom wall to make craft space fir my sewing machine. I can put cubes with drawers underneath each table end for storage. I quilt and also Cross Stitch but Don't know how to cut quilt binding. I have someone else do it.
Awww, that was so nice to read -- to hear how inspired you were by Anna. It's true you don't need a big space for sewing. So glad you're going to be quilting and cross stitching. And watching the sewing and quilting videos will make you feel like you are accompanied like minded friends........Kathleen
I feel that we who do crafting or quilting or crosshatching or whatever are very lucky to have this to keep our minds on other things and still feel productive and content in a way. Keep up the great work. I too am trying my hand at making projects bags. Have all my material but just have not started......wish me luck.
Love the idea of project bags. I’m not been able to sew for a couple of years, but yesterday I decided to try to organise stuff, and I’d stored everything in plastic bags from grocery shopping. Discovered the bags had disintegrated, severely. So there’s a heap of debris and everything just a mess. So, once I manage to get someone to help me clear the debris etc, I’ll make projectbags. But without the vinyl as I can’t get to shops, but have a mass of fabric. Thanks for your lovely personality and all your motivation. Xx🇦🇺
Hi Anna - You literally cracked me up sewing your zipper! You made it look easy!!! Quilting gives me that breathe moment. I’m ok with bags and zippers. Here you make all these gorgeous quilts and things but had to breathe at a zipper!!! You looked like a pro sewing it. You can even sew it with your 1/4 inch foot and the edge of the foot will line up at the edge of the zipper teeth. Hope that makes sense. Loving that panel you bought. Will make a gorgeous project bag and look awesome in that new quilt. ☀️🌸 Happy Day!
Thank you for your post. After being away from my cross stitching for many years, on other fiber adventures, and recently tripping across Flosstube, where "everyone" has vinyl project bags, of course I wanted my own... I'm looking forward to raiding my stash and making up a few bags. Thank you again.
I just found your channel, I enjoyed watching you sew your project bags very much. I am an older lady who is just getting back into sewing again after 10 years. You probably know this but I use double sided 1/4” quilters tape to hold a zipper in place until I get it stitched down. It’s the only way I can do it without sewing crooked, lol. Looking forward to catching up with all of your adventures. Thanks!
Yes it is a great life ! Im so thankful also for our things we love to do . You have a great connection with us crafters .I love the rambling. Makes us feel like you are sitting right there beside us.
Hi Anna! You are just so much fun to hang out with! I looked for the project bag pattern at Moda Bake Shop but could not find it. Mr. Domestic has a UA-cam video making one, so maybe I will go and see what he does. I love those bags and really do need a few...times 10! I saw that pattern for Dart too and printed it out. I have so much fabric that I need to use, so I can go buy new stuff! Thank you for being you and sharing your quilty, stitchy life with us! You have made isolation just that much easier to contend with, and I for one truly appreciate it!
I really enjoyed watching you. I just found your channel. I was struggling really bad April May and June but I found purpose and joy in cross stitching and quilting. It gives life meaning and purpose. I've also been watching more UA-cam videos like yours as it feels like you're visiting with people and the bonus is you have the same interests. Thanks again!
You cracked me up as you described how you have been distracted by a piece of fabric that you’ve been wanting to turn in to hexies. I can relate. There are many things to begin!
Your project bag looks cute Anna I've only made one project bag so far with vinyl but need to make more. A tip I learned that may help your viewers is to put a piece of tissue paper underneath the vinyl to prevent it from sticking to the bed of the sewing machine. Then you just tear it off. Works great!
Another fun time in the sewing room with you Anna. My mojo is coming back. I’m working on Remember The Giver while you are making project bags. I think you also did this BOM from Olde World QS.
Anna, thank you. You have been a God send. You have gotten me excited about cross stitch. Given me so many good ideas for quilting, cooks stitching and beyond.
Thanks for your chat today. Project Bags are lots of fun to make and knit project bags with a box bottom! I love looking for fun zipper pulls on Etsy shops. You can just get lost in a world of fabric and the accessories. Love the owl fabric!
I love Donna Jordan's tutorials! I learned the Maple leaf block from her Fall Leaves Fall tutorial! And I didn't think of quilting the back of the project bag! Next time I will quilt the back and add a separate binding. I've been doing the mock binding! Cool ideas! I learn so much from your videos. Thanks Anna!
I know Im randomly asking but does any of you know of a way to log back into an instagram account? I was dumb forgot the password. I love any tips you can offer me.
@Keith Cayden I really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and im trying it out now. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Okay Anna, Ive had project bags cut out for over a month. Now that you said ‘ let’s make a project bag’ I’ll get right on it. Thanks for the incentive to get them done. Love the Buttermilk Basin project on your design wall. I have been working on a hexie quilt for a while now, in small project bags. Love that I can see what’s in the bag. Love the owl bag. Enjoy the stitch
I have this video on for “company”. Following the Moda website and your other video, I made two smaller sized project bags that will hold all my English paper piecing supplies. All those smaller scraps from the hundreds of face masks I have sewn will now have LIFE! Am loving it and now I know the destination of all my projects...hopefully to somebody who cares. After all the journey is the best part❤️
Yes, I do have zipper fear, but the more I worked with them, I'm getting better...thank you for taking the time to show us your technique...this is a great tutorial!
I love to watch you make project bags. It makes me smile and think of your adventure making bags in Arizona! I held my breath when you put the zipper in! Zippers don’t bother me and I always remember what a lady told me......the seam ripper is your friend! Take care Anna and please keep your videos coming.
Every time I sew a zipper I say a little prayer, its hard to get them straight. Tip for sewing on vinyl, use wonder clips not pins, or hair clips (the old school type). That way no holes in the vinyl. I tried some wonder clips and Ive never gone back. Awesome for sewing binding on too! Have a great week, Anna. Love hanging out with you.
Making a project bag was on my list of things to tackle last year, and yet still have not taken the time to give it a try. I did so much apparel sewing when I was young that zippers don’t freak me out. Just got to get motivated! Thanks for keeping me company as I work. You’re so fun to watch. Love the bags you made/are making.
Love your fabrics for the project bags. I have big time zipper phobia which I want to conquer soon so I can make project bags as well as elastic pencil bags for my grandchildren. I think I can, I think I can.....lol. Take care and be safe.
Anna you are so inspiring, you make us feel like we can tackle anything! I sure hope you can give us a tutorial on the whip stitch "blanket stich look" for binding, wondering the weight of thread🤔 perhaps a pearl cotton so that it stands out? Thanks for inviting us into the beehive with you ❤️
Our world has changed, and that’s an understatement. I know you are disheartened when dreams have to change. My hubby and I are travelers also, not to your extent, but we find ourselves wringing our hands waiting for normalcy one more time. Have fun doing your new normal and remember to always bloom where you are planted. Love you guys. Thanks for all you do for us. 😘😘😘
I saw that quilt on Jordan Fabrics and just loved it too. I'm finishing up ine of there quilt patterns and I am excited to get to the next one. One thing this pandemic has done is kept me in stitches!! Yeah thanks for the visit, Anna stay safe and healthy.
Anna - The project bags are adorable. It’s good to see you processing these times we’re in and adapting. & ohh - Windham fabrics has a hexie bee quilt listed in their free project listing - mmmm- am mighty tempted here!! (I really need to stop writing comments until I’m done watching your videos, lol!!)
Thank you for this fun project bag video. I made one after you made the first one in Tuscon....so fun! Now you got me in the mood to make another one. Love all your cute fabrics.
Anna, the hexie bug bit me recently too!! I had a fat quarter stack of lovely antique children’s prints which made lovely hexie doll quilts for my three year old twin great granddaughters for their birthdays. They loved playing with the scraps while I basted the hexies and then while I sewed the hexies together and by the time I was hand-quilting they were not as interested in the scraps....they wanted to cover their dollies with the quilts!! Their quilts turned out 18 x 24 and are darling. Precious gift from great grandma! I labeled each one with their name, birthdate, love, great grandma! The hexie bug has left me now and I’m back to finishing UFO’s from years past and binding everything in sight....you have inspired me and I love to sew while you chat...glass of ice tea and an energetic positive visit.....what more could one ask for? 🥰. Thank you for inviting us to enjoy peace and calm.
Anna I found that if i use a zip that is quite a bit bigger than you need the zip pull does not get in the way and you can attach it way easier. Then you just trim it to size remembering to put the pull in the middle also. So for the project you were doing i would use about a 18" zip. Try that it may make your life easier. You can also use clover binding clips instead of pins on your vinyl ....no holes. I love just listening to you chat and hanging out with you whilst i sew......I think I may try one of your project bags soon. I do hope you get on the road next summer............for both yours and G's sanity xx
Anna..during these trying times, I am so grateful to you for making me laugh while you were making your project bags..I am getting my classroom ready for my sweet children this year, 30 yrs of teaching in public school..having to plan differently this year but embracing the challenges..Some people say to just retire but I still love teaching..I am just leaving it to a God and having peace about my decision..Anyway thank you so much for your positivity about life. Your humor is infectious. Tell G ‘hi’..
Love the owl profect bag. And love Donna Jordans free pattern and your fsbric choices to make it! Cant wait to see it done. Enjoy and make the most of your new routine. This time will be one we'll talk about for a long while I'm sure!
Too hot to garden here right now...40-41degrees Celsius with the humidex. About 105 degrees Fahrenheit .....so a lot of quilting, and cross stitching going on, between lugging water cans from the rain barrels and the creek for the poor plants🥵 Stitching with you is such a welcome time! Thank you Anna! I appreciate this wonderful community of creative stitchers who help inspire me after a hot spell of watering!
Hi Anna. Enjoyed your project bag video. I have made a few also and I agree the zipper is stressful. Sometimes they go in easy and other times not as much. I hope you and G can enjoy your camping life again real soon.
Hi Anna! This is the first time I’ve watched your channel. I really needed your pep talk today. Loved your fabric choices, especially the owls. I look forward to visiting with you again.
Hi Anna...I know how your feeling. While unpacking my bins and boxes finally into my new She Shed. It’s like I just ran into a bunch of old friends. 2021 is going to be my year of finishes. I have many wool kits (Buttermilk Basins). Like my SEW Quilt. It will hang in my shed. Hope your days are productive. 💕🤗
HA! You must have a gazillion of project bags! I am beginning to see the advantage of them! I think I need to make some for most of my sewing projects. I don't know how they keep stacking up and I'm sure these will help me to be better organized! Thanks! I also have zipper phobia and I HATE button holes!
Yes I feel you with the Zipper phobia. LOL I love my Plumb wine 😁, just last week I started making project bags, and the weeks B4 I went design board crazy.. same as you having fun in this shut down. Lol thank GOD I'm blessed and hubby never stopped working so I'm having fun, but just got my schedule so full fun is over back to part time fun. Vet-tech in Haines City Fl.
I know we are having to make adjustments to our lifestyle also. I think it helps to find a positive outlet. Some days are definitely frustrating! I hope we all find our niche and can make the best of it! As always, I enjoyed our visit! 😁
I love project bags and made some for my daughter and granddaughters. The ten year old did some of the sewing. The zipper I used were bright colours so I let more of the zipper show a good 1/8 inch. Much easier to sew. My daughter paints so I put a stretchy pocket on the back. Love your tours of shops
Oh, I can totally relate to your making the project bags. My fear of zippers was crazy, but making my first project bag opened my eyes - I am amazing! I can do this!! Yay! 😁
I just love to watch you sew, Anna! Your choice of fabrics are so cute, too. ( If you ever have trouble moving your zipper tab back up into it's original position, just raise your pressure foot with your needle in the down position and it's much easier to get it past the foot.) I'm sure you already knew that, because it didn't look like you were having any trouble. ; )
Hi Anna, thank you for having us join you in the Bee Hive. I love the project bags, and especially the last lot of fabric it is going to look lovely made up into a bag for your projects. I myself have a phobia when it comes to having to put a zipper in a project as well, I will have to be brave like you and just bite the bullet and do it.
I used the project bags to organize my quilting projects. Helps me keep up with all the pieces when I'm collecting... Zippers are fun! Once I conquered them I haven't looked back.
Hi Anna, when I need to hold my zipper or vinyl in place I use the double sided quarter inch sewing tape, works great. Also another tutorial I watched suggested if the vinyl seems to be dragging on your sewing machine cut pieces of tissue from the paper that came with the vinyl and put that under your bag against the machine and it glides right through. Love your bags, the material is really cute. Making them gets addictive because of all the cute fabric you can use. Take care, Becky
I love both your on-the-road and stay-at-home-&-get-projects-completed videos. Personally this year I am trying to get stuff done and not start new and I am finding a lot of inspiration in the projects you are getting completed!
Anna, thank you for the deep thoughts. Some days are good and other are not so good, and it’s nice to know other ladies struggle with COVID quarantine.
Thank you . I do put a handle at the top on mine so I can carry many on my arm and hang them on hangers and line them up in my clothes closet. I use them for my quilt kits.
Great video.....thanks for sharing....lovi g hearing the sewing machine.....I understand about the not traveling...I have had 22 things cancel this years....it has broken my heart....I travel 3 weeks out of a month last year....just cleaning and organizing....and donating alot...
Spending time with you in the Beehive is always a great time. I made and use project bags for hexis, embroidery and appliqué. I made the first ones with you in Arizona! As for camping, just go, you will find somewhere to stop if you’re flexible and not holding on to a schedule or destination, just enjoy being on the road wherever it leads. ❤️
Loved stopping by to have a chat with you Anna...love the project bags especially the owls.. you introduced me to these bags which I’ve made quite a few now and even given some away as gifts. One bag I made with a plain colour inner piece fabric I quilted it with rows of fancy stitches in different colour threads on my sewing machine which turned out so neat and now I’ve got a reference to decide which stitch to use if I want one in the future.😘💐
Thank you for your video, i’ve Got to try a project bag soon. I too think we have a long way to go before this pandemic sets us free. In the meantime we can create & look forward to your wonderful thoughts on the world as it is!
I stumbled on this video because it showed up in my UA-cam feed. I saw the thumbnail and said, “Is that @wooloemammoth? It sure looks like her!” And sure enough it’s you! I follow you on IG. How fun to see you here! Thoroughly enjoyed you video. Thanks. Subscribed! Be well!
Hi Anna, Yes I have zipper fear! I have put in many but always get uptight before going it. I need project bags but dragging my feet because of the zipper!! I'm going to go to the mods site & check that out. Thank you for sharing putting in your zipper :-)
Thanks Anna. Making project bags is on my “to do list” so I was really interested to see how you make yours. I see that we have the same sewing machine. I love mine but not long after I bought it the automatic needle threader broke (probably my fault) so I have not been able to use that function which is disappointing. Thanks for all your lovely videos and please keep safe and well.
I don’t quilt (that is my sister’s domain, lol) but I’ve sewn once or twice over the years. I’ve been seeing the project bags all over and can’t justify buying them. I’m not sure what drew me to this particular Quilt Roadies video but you really put them into perspective, especially those pesky zippers. Thanks for the demo!
Thanks Anna, I was doing a little stitching on my LaPas quilt as I watched your video. I don’t have a quilt buddy so you are mine, lol. I would be very interested in seeing this new way of binding you are talking about so maybe a video please. Thanks again Ann.
I have felt as though I'm in mourning . I miss all my quilting friends and the quilting club and guild meetings. I've rediscovered cross stitch and its helped me to weather this storm. I'm getting close to getting back to quilting, not quite there yet but my sewing room doesn't make me sad anymore.
I’m hoping for normalcy by next year, but.....who knows? So I’ve been spending more time in my sewing room and planning projects that I can sell either online or at next year’s craft fair out in Cloud Croft, NM....that’s if I can fly by then safely from New Hampshire!
Hello Anna! Thanks for this sew along!! I picked up a few techniques that I will use on my sewing journey! Also I did go and check out your blog and it is awesome...filled with all kinds of great links....I went down many rabbit holes last night....🙂..2 hours worth!! 💚Lisa...Prims on Greenway!
I love this pattern and making project bags. When I'm ready to assemble, I use wonder clips around the edge and run a long basting stitch to hold everything in place. Then, I go back around (using the wonder clips) to attach my binding. This keeps everything from sliding around and really helps me with my finishing. These are SUPER bags and I'm making some to share with my stitching friends. I would like to have some Halloween fabric for a bag but will have to wait until it's safer to go shopping. Love your videos! Thank you for sharing.
Totally agree with you on the Cherry Wood fabric, just 50 miles down the road from me. That will be the perfect pattern for the Cherrywood. Like the first piece of backgound you picked.
Thank you for another chat. I look forward to your videos and the information you share, and your positivity. I think we are all having some days that seem overwhelming as we face a continued spread of Covid 19, and some days that we have trouble being positive. Thanks for encouraging creativity while we are trying to be safe. I know it has helped me keep busy. With all this time at home, I have discovered some new quilting tutorials, and one that I really like is Donna Jordan! Have you visited her shop in your travels?
Your video “chat & making project bags” I enjoyed very much. Just want you to know you inspired me to make some of these myself. I could really use them. Just didn’t think about making those. Never have seen anyone even bring up this idea before. Thanks and I will see you on your next video. How and where can you store project bags that are filled with all the goodies needed for your project?
Anna, I love spending time with you via your videos, and I love the quilt block on the wall behind you!! I would love to do it in embroidery. Could you tell me where you got the pattern, please? Thanks!
Phew...glad you got the zipper hang of it...I was ready to join you with a cocktail as well! Zippers terrify me, but one of these days I'll give it a try. For now I'll just stick to my plastic bags. Stay cool!
The more zippers you do will become a lot easier. I started out just like you. But now zippers are so easy to put in. But as many as I do I still once in a while screw up. I love project bags. I made a lot of them. There all filled with projects to.
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Watched this video and I must say you inspired me. I'm a widow,Luce in a Senior apartment. Have no craft space BUT I have a 4 foot folding table. SO after watching you I decided to make room on one bedroom wall to make craft space fir my sewing machine. I can put cubes with drawers underneath each table end for storage. I quilt and also Cross Stitch but Don't know how to cut quilt binding. I have someone else do it.
you go....everyone needs a bit of creative space
Awww, that was so nice to read -- to hear how inspired you were by Anna. It's true you don't need a big space for sewing. So glad you're going to be quilting and cross stitching. And watching the sewing and quilting videos will make you feel like you are accompanied like minded friends........Kathleen
I am so impressed by your can-do spirit! You can do stitching anywhere!
Hooray for you!! You will enjoy.
I feel that we who do crafting or quilting or crosshatching or whatever are very lucky to have this to keep our minds on other things and still feel productive and content in a way. Keep up the great work. I too am trying my hand at making projects bags. Have all my material but just have not started......wish me luck.
Love the idea of project bags. I’m not been able to sew for a couple of years, but yesterday I decided to try to organise stuff, and I’d stored everything in plastic bags from grocery shopping. Discovered the bags had disintegrated, severely. So there’s a heap of debris and everything just a mess. So, once I manage to get someone to help me clear the debris etc, I’ll make projectbags. But without the vinyl as I can’t get to shops, but have a mass of fabric. Thanks for your lovely personality and all your motivation. Xx🇦🇺
Hi Anna - You literally cracked me up sewing your zipper! You made it look easy!!! Quilting gives me that breathe moment. I’m ok with bags and zippers. Here you make all these gorgeous quilts and things but had to breathe at a zipper!!! You looked like a pro sewing it. You can even sew it with your 1/4 inch foot and the edge of the foot will line up at the edge of the zipper teeth. Hope that makes sense.
Loving that panel you bought. Will make a gorgeous project bag and look awesome in that new quilt.
☀️🌸 Happy Day!
oh brother you mean I didn't have to keep changing the feet!!!!
Thank you for your post. After being away from my cross stitching for many years, on other fiber adventures, and recently tripping across Flosstube, where "everyone" has vinyl project bags, of course I wanted my own... I'm looking forward to raiding my stash and making up a few bags. Thank you again.
I just found your channel, I enjoyed watching you sew your project bags very much. I am an older lady who is just getting back into sewing again after 10 years. You probably know this but I use double sided 1/4” quilters tape to hold a zipper in place until I get it stitched down. It’s the only way I can do it without sewing crooked, lol. Looking forward to catching up with all of your adventures. Thanks!
Yes it is a great life ! Im so thankful also for our things we love to do . You have a great connection with us crafters .I love the rambling. Makes us feel like you are sitting right there beside us.
Hi Anna! You are just so much fun to hang out with!
I looked for the project bag pattern at Moda Bake Shop but could not find it. Mr. Domestic has a UA-cam video making one, so maybe I will go and see what he does. I love those bags and really do need a few...times 10!
I saw that pattern for Dart too and printed it out. I have so much fabric that I need to use, so I can go buy new stuff!
Thank you for being you and sharing your quilty, stitchy life with us! You have made isolation just that much easier to contend with, and I for one truly appreciate it!
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You crack me up. I laughed out loud at your tensed position while sewing the zipper. I only laugh because I am the same way.
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I really enjoyed watching you. I just found your channel. I was struggling really bad April May and June but I found purpose and joy in cross stitching and quilting. It gives life meaning and purpose. I've also been watching more UA-cam videos like yours as it feels like you're visiting with people and the bonus is you have the same interests. Thanks again!
You got this! it is with stitching and this community I keep my sanity!
You cracked me up as you described how you have been distracted by a piece of fabric that you’ve been wanting to turn in to hexies. I can relate. There are many things to begin!
Great video! I love those fish 🐠 and owls 🦉. And that Buttermilk Basin project you have hanging behind you...😍
Yes! Thank you! there is not a project in here I don't like.....my bad....
Your project bag looks cute Anna I've only made one project bag so far with vinyl but need to make more. A tip I learned that may help your viewers is to put a piece of tissue paper underneath the vinyl to prevent it from sticking to the bed of the sewing machine. Then you just tear it off. Works great!
Another fun time in the sewing room with you Anna. My mojo is coming back. I’m working on Remember The Giver while you are making project bags. I think you also did this BOM from Olde World QS.
Anna, thank you. You have been a God send. You have gotten me excited about cross stitch. Given me so many good ideas for quilting, cooks stitching and beyond.
I really appreciated your message today.. Positive, accepting and creative. Boy do I need project bags Organize. Bless your heart
Thanks for your chat today. Project Bags are lots of fun to make and knit project bags with a box bottom! I love looking for fun zipper pulls on Etsy shops. You can just get lost in a world of fabric and the accessories. Love the owl fabric!
I love Donna Jordan's tutorials! I learned the Maple leaf block from her Fall Leaves Fall tutorial! And I didn't think of quilting the back of the project bag! Next time I will quilt the back and add a separate binding. I've been doing the mock binding! Cool ideas! I learn so much from your videos. Thanks Anna!
there are so many different ways to make them...I just am stuck on this one, lol
I know Im randomly asking but does any of you know of a way to log back into an instagram account?
I was dumb forgot the password. I love any tips you can offer me.
@Westin Benton Instablaster ;)
@Keith Cayden I really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and im trying it out now.
Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Keith Cayden it did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
Thanks so much you saved my ass!
Love this project!! I have been wanting to try this, you make it look so simple. Thanks for sharing!! I love the owl fabric
Glad to see you excited.
Okay Anna, Ive had project bags cut out for over a month. Now that you said ‘ let’s make a project bag’ I’ll get right on it. Thanks for the incentive to get them done. Love the Buttermilk Basin project on your design wall. I have been working on a hexie quilt for a while now, in small project bags. Love that I can see what’s in the bag. Love the owl bag. Enjoy the stitch
Hi Anna love your videos chats and the lovely fabrics you bought. Thanks for sharing lots of love and greetings from South Africa
I have this video on for “company”. Following the Moda website and your other video, I made two smaller sized project bags that will hold all my English paper piecing supplies. All those smaller scraps from the hundreds of face masks I have sewn will now have LIFE! Am loving it and now I know the destination of all my projects...hopefully to somebody who cares. After all the journey is the best part❤️
I need an English paper piecing bag!!!
Quilt Roadies So do I! Need to make a large one like yours...I have a lot of scraps cut already...wheeeeeee
Yes, I do have zipper fear, but the more I worked with them, I'm getting better...thank you for taking the time to show us your technique...this is a great tutorial!
I love to watch you make project bags. It makes me smile and think of your adventure making bags in Arizona! I held my breath when you put the zipper in! Zippers don’t bother me and I always remember what a lady told me......the seam ripper is your friend! Take care Anna and please keep your videos coming.
Every time I sew a zipper I say a little prayer, its hard to get them straight. Tip for sewing on vinyl, use wonder clips not pins, or hair clips (the old school type). That way no holes in the vinyl. I tried some wonder clips and Ive never gone back. Awesome for sewing binding on too! Have a great week, Anna. Love hanging out with you.
is there any particular saint who might help with the zippers? I need their name!
Making a project bag was on my list of things to tackle last year, and yet still have not taken the time to give it a try. I did so much apparel sewing when I was young that zippers don’t freak me out. Just got to get motivated! Thanks for keeping me company as I work. You’re so fun to watch. Love the bags you made/are making.
OMG apparel making freaks me out!
Love your fabrics for the project bags. I have big time zipper phobia which I want to conquer soon so I can make project bags as well as elastic pencil bags for my grandchildren. I think I can, I think I can.....lol. Take care and be safe.
Looking forward to seeing that visible hand stitch on your binding. Thanks for having me over.
Anna you are so inspiring, you make us feel like we can tackle anything! I sure hope you can give us a tutorial on the whip stitch "blanket stich look" for binding, wondering the weight of thread🤔 perhaps a pearl cotton so that it stands out? Thanks for inviting us into the beehive with you ❤️
Our world has changed, and that’s an understatement. I know you are disheartened when dreams have to change. My hubby and I are travelers also, not to your extent, but we find ourselves wringing our hands waiting for normalcy one more time. Have fun doing your new normal and remember to always bloom where you are planted. Love you guys. Thanks for all you do for us. 😘😘😘
I love your project bags! You’ve inspired me to make one. And your fabric selections are adorable. I need to find that Love fabric. 🌷
I saw that quilt on Jordan Fabrics and just loved it too. I'm finishing up ine of there quilt patterns and I am excited to get to the next one. One thing this pandemic has done is kept me in stitches!! Yeah thanks for the visit, Anna stay safe and healthy.
Anna -
The project bags are adorable. It’s good to see you processing these times we’re in and adapting. & ohh - Windham fabrics has a hexie bee quilt listed in their free project listing - mmmm- am mighty tempted here!!
(I really need to stop writing comments until I’m done watching your videos, lol!!)
I picked up some good ideas for incorporating vinyl in these bags! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for this fun project bag video. I made one after you made the first one in Tuscon....so fun! Now you got me in the mood to make another one. Love all your cute fabrics.
Anna, the hexie bug bit me recently too!! I had a fat quarter stack of lovely antique children’s prints which made lovely hexie doll quilts for my three year old twin great granddaughters for their birthdays. They loved playing with the scraps while I basted the hexies and then while I sewed the hexies together and by the time I was hand-quilting they were not as interested in the scraps....they wanted to cover their dollies with the quilts!! Their quilts turned out 18 x 24 and are darling. Precious gift from great grandma! I labeled each one with their name, birthdate, love, great grandma! The hexie bug has left me now and I’m back to finishing UFO’s from years past and binding everything in sight....you have inspired me and I love to sew while you chat...glass of ice tea and an energetic positive visit.....what more could one ask for? 🥰. Thank you for inviting us to enjoy peace and calm.
yes we get to start and stop anything we want...what ever moves us for the moment
Anna I found that if i use a zip that is quite a bit bigger than you need the zip pull does not get in the way and you can attach it way easier. Then you just trim it to size remembering to put the pull in the middle also. So for the project you were doing i would use about a 18" zip. Try that it may make your life easier. You can also use clover binding clips instead of pins on your vinyl ....no holes. I love just listening to you chat and hanging out with you whilst i sew......I think I may try one of your project bags soon. I do hope you get on the road next summer............for both yours and G's sanity xx
Anna..during these trying times, I am so grateful to you for making me laugh while you were making your project bags..I am getting my classroom ready for my sweet children this year, 30 yrs of teaching in public school..having to plan differently this year but embracing the challenges..Some people say to just retire but I still love teaching..I am just leaving it to a God and having peace about my decision..Anyway thank you so much for your positivity about life. Your humor is infectious. Tell G ‘hi’..
you take care of yourself...you are a gift to your students!
Joyce Roberts good luck this year!
Thanks Anna for taking us along on you project bag making. It looks easy enough. I need to go to the Moda workshop. See you in the next video.
Thanks for the video. I watch all your Quilt Roadies and Stitch Roadies videos. I signed up for your blog today. You lift me up.
Love the owl profect bag. And love Donna Jordans free pattern and your fsbric choices to make it! Cant wait to see it done.
Enjoy and make the most of your new routine. This time will be one we'll talk about for a long while I'm sure!
Too hot to garden here right now...40-41degrees Celsius with the humidex. About 105 degrees Fahrenheit .....so a lot of quilting, and cross stitching going on, between lugging water cans from the rain barrels and the creek for the poor plants🥵 Stitching with you is such a welcome time! Thank you Anna! I appreciate this wonderful community of creative stitchers who help inspire me after a hot spell of watering!
Hi Anna. Enjoyed your project bag video. I have made a few also and I agree the zipper is stressful. Sometimes they go in easy and other times not as much. I hope you and G can enjoy your camping life again real soon.
You are always a joy to watch.
You're delightful. Thank you for doing this for us !
Hi Anna! This is the first time I’ve watched your channel. I really needed your pep talk today. Loved your fabric choices, especially the owls. I look forward to visiting with you again.
thanks for hanging out with us!
Thanks Anna. You are always so inspirational. Stay safe
Thank you for sharing ❤️💗❤️💖
Getting ready to do my first ombre quilt....
Hi Anna...I know how your feeling. While unpacking my bins and boxes finally into my new She Shed. It’s like I just ran into a bunch of old friends. 2021 is going to be my year of finishes. I have many wool kits (Buttermilk Basins). Like my SEW Quilt. It will hang in my shed. Hope your days are productive. 💕🤗
HA! You must have a gazillion of project bags! I am beginning to see the advantage of them! I think I need to make some for most of my sewing projects. I don't know how they keep stacking up and I'm sure these will help me to be better organized! Thanks! I also have zipper phobia and I HATE button holes!
button holes is another fear
Yes I feel you with the Zipper phobia. LOL I love my Plumb wine 😁, just last week I started making project bags, and the weeks B4 I went design board crazy.. same as you having fun in this shut down. Lol thank GOD I'm blessed and hubby never stopped working so I'm having fun, but just got my schedule so full fun is over back to part time fun. Vet-tech in Haines City Fl.
I know we are having to make adjustments to our lifestyle also. I think it helps to find a positive outlet. Some days are definitely frustrating! I hope we all find our niche and can make the best of it! As always, I enjoyed our visit! 😁
I love project bags and made some for my daughter and granddaughters. The ten year old did some of the sewing. The zipper I used were bright colours so I let more of the zipper show a good 1/8 inch. Much easier to sew. My daughter paints so I put a stretchy pocket on the back. Love your tours of shops
I agree! They are not simple, and I am a fairly skilled seamstress. But, looking at yours, I want to make some more!
First time I watched one of your videos. Loved watching you make the project bag. Subscribed immediately!
Yay!!!
Oh, I can totally relate to your making the project bags. My fear of zippers was crazy, but making my first project bag opened my eyes - I am amazing! I can do this!! Yay! 😁
I just love to watch you sew, Anna! Your choice of fabrics are so cute, too. ( If you ever have trouble moving your zipper tab back up into it's original position, just raise your pressure foot with your needle in the down position and it's much easier to get it past the foot.) I'm sure you already knew that, because it didn't look like you were having any trouble. ; )
thanks!
Hi Anna, thank you for having us join you in the Bee Hive. I love the project bags, and especially the last lot of fabric it is going to look lovely made up into a bag for your projects. I myself have a phobia when it comes to having to put a zipper in a project as well, I will have to be brave like you and just bite the bullet and do it.
once you do you will be Zena Warrior Princess of Zippers!!
I used the project bags to organize my quilting projects. Helps me keep up with all the pieces when I'm collecting... Zippers are fun! Once I conquered them I haven't looked back.
So glad you got your MOJO back! I enjoyed watching you put that project bag together as they are on my "to do" list.
Really enjoy your videos , both of them . It would be nice to visit Oregon one day ! Until your next video !
Hi Anna, when I need to hold my zipper or vinyl in place I use the double sided quarter inch sewing tape, works great. Also another tutorial I watched suggested if the vinyl seems to be dragging on your sewing machine cut pieces of tissue from the paper that came with the vinyl and put that under your bag against the machine and it glides right through. Love your bags, the material is really cute. Making them gets addictive because of all the cute fabric you can use. Take care, Becky
that's it...you want to use all that cute fabric!
I love both your on-the-road and stay-at-home-&-get-projects-completed videos. Personally this year I am trying to get stuff done and not start new and I am finding a lot of inspiration in the projects you are getting completed!
Anna, thank you for the deep thoughts. Some days are good and other are not so good, and it’s nice to know other ladies struggle with COVID quarantine.
Thank you . I do put a handle at the top on mine so I can carry many on my arm and hang them on hangers and line them up in my clothes closet. I use them for my quilt kits.
clever!
Very cute material for the project bag.
Wonder clips are great to hold the binding in place as you see it on. No pin holes to deal with.
Great video.....thanks for sharing....lovi g hearing the sewing machine.....I understand about the not traveling...I have had 22 things cancel this years....it has broken my heart....I travel 3 weeks out of a month last year....just cleaning and organizing....and donating alot...
this year is a tough one...no doubt
Spending time with you in the Beehive is always a great time. I made and use project bags for hexis, embroidery and appliqué. I made the first ones with you in Arizona! As for camping, just go, you will find somewhere to stop if you’re flexible and not holding on to a schedule or destination, just enjoy being on the road wherever it leads. ❤️
I love hearing this!
Love your ideas Anna, you do such a great job mixing fabrics!! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Loved stopping by to have a chat with you Anna...love the project bags especially the owls.. you introduced me to these bags which I’ve made quite a few now and even given some away as gifts. One bag I made with a plain colour inner piece fabric I quilted it with rows of fancy stitches in different colour threads on my sewing machine which turned out so neat and now I’ve got a reference to decide which stitch to use if I want one in the future.😘💐
they are fun to make and gift!
I love your project bags! I like how you did your zipper. Much easier than what I have been doing.
Thank you for your video, i’ve Got to try a project bag soon. I too think we have a long way to go before this pandemic sets us free. In the meantime we can create & look forward to your wonderful thoughts on the world as it is!
I stumbled on this video because it showed up in my UA-cam feed. I saw the thumbnail and said, “Is that @wooloemammoth? It sure looks like her!” And sure enough it’s you! I follow you on IG. How fun to see you here! Thoroughly enjoyed you video. Thanks. Subscribed! Be well!
Anna you are so awesome,,, I’m going to try to do a bag again. Thanks for being you.!
That’s an AWESOME project bag! And I love your choices of fabric...👍🏻👵🏻
I am going to make some project bags. They would be helpful when I am RVing.
they are the best for RVing!!!
Hi Anna, Yes I have zipper fear! I have put in many but always get uptight before going it. I need project bags but dragging my feet because of the zipper!! I'm going to go to the mods site & check that out. Thank you for sharing putting in your zipper :-)
You can do it! if I can you can!
@@quiltroadies1695 Thanks Anna! I am getting ready to go into my fall stash and pick out some fabric. Getting nervous already :-)
Great video Anna!
Love the blocks on the wall behind you especially the squirrel.
he's a stinker
Thanks Anna. Making project bags is on my “to do list” so I was really interested to see how you make yours. I see that we have the same sewing machine. I love mine but not long after I bought it the automatic needle threader broke (probably my fault) so I have not been able to use that function which is disappointing. Thanks for all your lovely videos and please keep safe and well.
I don’t quilt (that is my sister’s domain, lol) but I’ve sewn once or twice over the years. I’ve been seeing the project bags all over and can’t justify buying them. I’m not sure what drew me to this particular Quilt Roadies video but you really put them into perspective, especially those pesky zippers. Thanks for the demo!
Thanks Anna, I was doing a little stitching on my LaPas quilt as I watched your video. I don’t have a quilt buddy so you are mine, lol. I would be very interested in seeing this new way of binding you are talking about so maybe a video please. Thanks again Ann.
Love love love you. Thanks for sharing!!
Use your clips on the vinyl. I've made that bags both ways. Been doing the wrap over and cut the back 1.5-2 inches larger
You did great with the zipper. I first hand baste mine with big stitching after a whole lot of problems. It kept moving around.
Thanks for the inspiration 💕 I love your mermaid bag. I can’t wait to see your Dart quilt come together I bet it will be amazing🤩
I have felt as though I'm in mourning . I miss all my quilting friends and the quilting club and guild meetings. I've rediscovered cross stitch and its helped me to weather this storm. I'm getting close to getting back to quilting, not quite there yet but my sewing room doesn't make me sad anymore.
be gentle with yourself
Hi those bags are nice. Happy stitching.
I’m hoping for normalcy by next year, but.....who knows? So I’ve been spending more time in my sewing room and planning projects that I can sell either online or at next year’s craft fair out in Cloud Croft, NM....that’s if I can fly by then safely from New Hampshire!
Rekindling your passion for your craft
Hello Anna! Thanks for this sew along!! I picked up a few techniques that I will use on my sewing journey! Also I did go and check out your blog and it is awesome...filled with all kinds of great links....I went down many rabbit holes last night....🙂..2 hours worth!! 💚Lisa...Prims on Greenway!
such a fun rabbit hole!
I love this pattern and making project bags. When I'm ready to assemble, I use wonder clips around the edge and run a long basting stitch to hold everything in place. Then, I go back around (using the wonder clips) to attach my binding. This keeps everything from sliding around and really helps me with my finishing. These are SUPER bags and I'm making some to share with my stitching friends. I would like to have some Halloween fabric for a bag but will have to wait until it's safer to go shopping. Love your videos! Thank you for sharing.
great tip!
Totally agree with you on the Cherry Wood fabric, just 50 miles down the road from me. That will be the perfect pattern for the Cherrywood. Like the first piece of backgound you picked.
Thank you for another chat. I look forward to your videos and the information you share, and your positivity. I think we are all having some days that seem overwhelming as we face a continued spread of Covid 19, and some days that we have trouble being positive. Thanks for encouraging creativity while we are trying to be safe. I know it has helped me keep busy.
With all this time at home, I have discovered some new quilting tutorials, and one that I really like is Donna Jordan! Have you visited her shop in your travels?
no but it is on my list!
Your video “chat & making project bags” I enjoyed very much. Just want you to know you inspired me to make some of these myself. I could really use them. Just didn’t think about making those. Never have seen anyone even bring up this idea before. Thanks and I will see you on your next video. How and where can you store project bags that are filled with all the goodies needed for your project?
I have them stacked like books :) and they each have everything for a specific project
Anna, I love spending time with you via your videos, and I love the quilt block on the wall behind you!! I would love to do it in embroidery. Could you tell me where you got the pattern, please? Thanks!
www.buttermilkbasin.com/ Have fun!
Phew...glad you got the zipper hang of it...I was ready to join you with a cocktail as well! Zippers terrify me, but one of these days I'll give it a try. For now I'll just stick to my plastic bags. Stay cool!
Love all your videos Anna. I will make a project bag using Moda Bakeshop pattern. Thanks.
The more zippers you do will become a lot easier. I started out just like you. But now zippers are so easy to put in. But as many as I do I still once in a while screw up. I love project bags. I made a lot of them. There all filled with projects to.