Before I had even finished my first bag made from Nanette’s “Mixed Bag to Quilt” pattern I knew I would be making more; I also knew that I would be making one from Patisserie…problem was Patisserie wasn’t available yet in yardage, so I patiently waited. Now, a few fat quarters and a yard later my bag is finished. And the zipper bag I made the other day is perfect to go inside (a matching checkbook cover will follow soon)!
The front and back are different…and I had trouble narrowing it down to just 12 fabrics to use! I’ve also been experimenting with a Moda Bake Shop product, the Turnover. I love them…they are a real time saver as are all of the Moda pre-cut goods.
I purchased Joanna’s booklet The Pastry Shoppe which has six different Turnover patterns and started the quilt “Cherry Turnovers.” Seven blocks are finished…eighteen to go. I love these quilt blocks…they go together wonderfully…and pinwheels just might be my new favorite block!
Oh, and a little update on my leftover pinwheel blocks from Nanette’s “All Dressed Up” quilt. They’ve found a home in a new quilt of my own design which is coming together quite nicely. It might have been finished by now…but somehow about 20 rectangles of Kona “white” ended up in a quilt pieced entirely from Kona “snow.” (Note to self: keep the Kona “white” and “snow” clearly separated)!
Have a wonderful day…and I hope you get to sew!
ElizabethandJeff says
I love both of those. I had a pattern set aside for Patisserie and now I’m thinking I might make something else from it. I don’t know if I want to make two of the same pattern though. I can’t wait to see both of yours finished!
Linda says
Now I’m really wondering if you ever sleep. Terrific bag, which reminds me I have that pattern, must dig it out and take a closer look at it. Your pinwheels look lovely.
Melody says
Your bag is very pretty. I just love Fig Tree. Your quilts are fab too.
Darlene says
Oh my goodness, oh my goodness so much eye candy to see today! I love the bags – Nanette’s pattern is sweet. I’m bagophobic so I don’t make bags – just admire what everyone else makes. LOL
And, your pinwheels are adorable – love the setting. Perfect!
Stephanie says
I just ordered a patisserie charm pack. I LOVE your pinwheelie cherry turnovers. Stop showing these cute things…my resistance is low.
Stina says
I love your bag and the turnover pinwheels …love the fabric… think I need to make an order …:o)
And dont you just love your pinwheel quilt…gorgeous…still wonder…when do you sleep??
rachel griffith says
oh sherri you’ve been busy!!!
i love nanette’s bag in patisserie!!!
SUPER cute!!!
and seriously…
i haven’t seen a fig tree pattern i don’t like.
pinwheels are my fav.
so that bottom pic…made me swoon.
haha.
Tammy in Ontario, Canada says
I like the block with the center in the pinwheel. Something I might try. Your pattern with the pinwheels, blocks, and sashings is very cute. Happy Sewing.
Seth, Sarah and the kids says
Awesome bag!! And I love me some pinwheels!!! What fun! Thanks for the eye candy!!
Quilt Nut says
oh i haven’t seen that line yet, beautiful! and i love the turnovers. great job with the pinwheels!
Mary on Lake Pulaski says
Love the bags and the pinwheels. Isn’t Patisserie great?
Candace says
Great stuff here today, Sherri! I got Joanna’s yesterday and can’t wait to get started on some of the patterns! And your pinwheels are just so bright and cheery!
Eileen says
ooooo! I see lots of Snippets there! Mine just came in the mail today.. I am gleeful! Thank you for pointing me in their direction! 🙂
Chocolate Cat says
As always your blog is full of eye candy and inspiration! I love the bag, mmm think I may just need to purchase some patisserie and those turnovers!!!! Think you should be getting commission!
Dawn says
Everything looks great! I really need to get started on a new bag!!
Carol says
Your bags are spectacular…I’m like Darlene…scared to death of bags…I love them, but I’m petrified to make one. Love your Fig Tree Pinwheels and I am over the top with your scrappy pinwheel quilt.
What a wonderful post you did today!
Susan says
I love the bag in the Patisserie line. And your pinwheel quilt is adorable. Can you tell me about Kona snow, is it whiter than Kona white? I use the white–didn’t know there was a snow.
jen duncan says
oohh, I love the pinwheels, too! So cheerful and happy. I’ll have to put them on the to-do list. 🙂
Nanette Merrill and daughters says
I could hang out all day on this post. First off you are too sweet. Thank you for your kind words. Secondly the bag and zipper bag are lovely in Patisserie. It is beautiful fabric. Rich and lovely. You are an excellent sew-er. And your projects turn out so well. Love the pinwheel quilt. LOVE IT. I can’t tell the difference between the snow and white in this pic anyway. I am going to make a new dressed up quilt to put at a store for shop hop. So I’m excited about making a new quilt with pinwheels! You and Dawn are my very incredibly special friends. My husband, who never remembers anyone, asks how you 2 are doing from time to time and when I talk about you he doesn’t say “whos that”! So you know you are famous at my house. It is funny because tomorrow I’m going to post fabric strilps sewn together for a smaller bag just like you have in your zipper bag there. Great minds think alike! ha
Lauren says
Those bags are adorable!
Quilt Hollow says
Three words – – LOVE IT ALL!
Jane's Fabrics and Quilts says
Love the bag, and that is what you do with a tuenover, boy do I ever like your “left-over quilt” it is so feash and crisp!
Joy says
Ooooh, how cute does the ric rac look on the top of the bags!!! Love them :o).
Hugs,
Joy :o)
Carrie P. says
Now aren’t those the cutest little pinwheel blocks with the square in the middle. Love them.
Nedra says
Every time I see a Nanette bag done in different fabrics I want to drop everything and make another! I’ve purchased more ric rac, and the buttons to be covered, so I know the another one isn’t too far away.
Peddlecar Quilts says
Love those pinwheel blocks, you get so much done in so little time!! Awesome!!
DianeM says
Your projects are beautiful 🙂 I am waiting for my Patisserie honeybun to arrive
Smiles, DianeM 🙂
Kaaren says
More eye candy to admire and enjoy. I love absolutely everything Sherri and want to make them all. Gee, maybe in my next life I’ll come back as “Robo-Quilter”. Then I’ll be able to DO IT ALL!
Thanks for sharing and the inspiration.
Chookyblue...... says
the more I see patisserie the more i love it………your bags look great…….
Patchwork Penguin says
Oh i love the bags!! Where is the pattern? I clicked on the link and went to Freda’s Hive…… wasn’t sure if that was correct.
Thanks for sharing!
Nancy
Peg - Happy In Quilting says
Gorgeous bag and I just love you pinwheel quilt, you have been busy Sherri.
another amy says
Oh it’s all so wonderful! Love the bags in Patieserrie. Beautiful! Also LOVE the pinwheels!!