I got into my scrap bins and made a few of my favorite “go-to” small bags today. First, I made a couple using my Ruby scraps.
I’ve been using the “Abby’s Treasure Box” pattern to make these fun little bags for a couple of years now. I can’t say enough good things about this pattern–it’s well-written, and it makes putting in the zipper a snap! You only need a zipper, some batting scraps, one fat quarter for the lining and 12 charm squares to make the bags. I rarely use charm squares, though–I just use small scraps.
Also, these little bags seem to be the perfect size for so many uses. I’ve used mine to hold sewing notions, to store my binding clips, and to keep make-up and small items organized in my purse.
I made a couple with my Strawberry Fields scraps, too. I like to have a few of these on hand to use for gifts. I am going to keep one for myself out of this batch–I just haven’t decided which one. I’m just wondering if anyone has any other “go-to” patterns you use all the time for small gifts. I’m always looking for simple-to-make gift ideas!
Some new fabric arrived this week, too. I absolutely love every piece in Joel Dewberry’s new Heirloom line. His booth at market was amazing. I had to choose between the three color-ways, though, and finally decided on the Sapphire palette. The Citrine palette is absolutely gorgeous, too–I ordered just a few fat quarters from that grouping and can’t wait until they arrive.
I’ll have another Farmer’s Wife post coming up soon–I thought that in making all 111 blocks I’d have a king-sized quilt, but you need to make 34 duplicate blocks for the king. Since I’m now behind instead of ahead as I thought I was, more of these blocks are next on my list!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Mari, Tenerife (España) says
Hi Sherry, they´re really beautiful and useful. See you soon…
Patchwork and Play says
Great little bags! I like making tissue covers – great to slip in my purse too!
Simone de Klerk says
Cute puches for wonderful gifts! You have such a good way with your fabrics.
Carol says
I love those little bags…still haven't made one…I really need to get over this zipper phobia…LOL!
Rosa says
Your little bags are really awesome and love your fabrics.Great !!
Stephanie says
Very cute bags! I'd be tempted to keep them all.
Q says
love those little bags! I have no go to patterns (still to new to all this sorry!) but I did get some Ruby charm packs that I desperately want to play with 🙂
Vickie E says
I love that bag too. I have made 3 of them! Love the Ruby ;0
PunkiePie (Jen) says
I have that pattern and NEVER made a bag out of it. I think I need to change that. They are so cute and love them out of Ruby!
badlandsquilts says
Those bags are all so cute!
Darlene says
Sweet bags! Like Carol, I have a very serious zipper phobia. Actually I'm bagophobic. LOL
Wendy says
Your little bags are very cute. I have one sitting next to me right now. I should really make more, they are fun.
suemac says
Cute bag. I am behind on the FWQAL also. Hopefully since my company is leaving today I can get caught up this weekend.
Annette says
Your bags are darling Sherri. I love that little pattern. One of my Go-to patterns is little notebook covers. So fun to make and I keep some on hand.
Erica says
I love these bags! So far, I've made one as a gift and have kept one for myself. Right now it's holding my nail polishes. 🙂 I need to make a few of these for gifts to have on hand also.
Laura says
I have that pattern and have made some of those too. I love them.
Kenna says
Those are darling. They would make cute gifts.
Sandie ~call me crazy says
Cute little bags! 🙂 Have a happy weekend!
Diane says
Those are darling bags and I can't wait to see what the JD grows up to be.
Sherry says
What cute bags. Who wouldn't love one of those as a gift!
Terriaw says
I've always wanted to try figuring out how to make one of these box bags. Love the patchwork versions you whipped up. They look so charming and roomy for all sorts of goodies!
Chookyblue...... says
cute I think I ahve this pattern………..must dig it out………
oh and for some reason the whole post didn't come thru in google reader only a snippet from the first paragraph………did you change something…….
Dana says
What cute little bags, I love them! I would have a hard time choosing one to keep, though…..maybe you should make more of them!
GerryART says
We l♥ove bags.
drawstring
zipper
velcro
any size
any shape
any color
we ♥♥♥ bags,
thanks for the post,
hugs,
Gerry
BonnieN says
Ahh, my favorite pattern! The big sister to this pattern is the Mallory bag, great for fat quarter storage too! I have made a ton of thispattern,much to the delight of the people I gift them to! Love your blog!
Nanette Merrill and daughters says
I love mine you made for me.
Everyday Quilter says
What are the dimensions of this bag? I'm wanting to make some and am thinking about ordering the pattern.
Heather Woollove says
What adorable bags! I love the 'sturdy little husky' look of them…very masculine, somehow. Have you ever made them a bit larger for use as travel kits for men?
Thimbleanna says
Those little bags are adorable Sherri. And so handy, for most everything. Another thing I love them for is all the oddball cords and chargers that float around — camera, phone, etc. Very handy!