The Companion Carpet Bag Sewing PatternThe Companion Carpet Bag features a full width front pocket, which you can trim with piping or lace, bag feet, leather handles and optional leather snap tab. Inside there's a zipped pocket and a slip pocket. The pattern uses an internal tubular frame, either 8 1 2in or 12in. You don't need the top snap tab as the frame holds everything closed nicely, but it's a great accent feature! The finished sizes are 12in x 8in x 6in (30. 5cm x 20cm x15cm) for

Inside-out

Takes only minutes to make

which is suitable for all skill levels

it is also Fat Quarter Bundle friendly

This pattern has enough foundation papers and template layout sheets to complete 1 wall hanging

It is stunning in rainbow colours as shown here but would be equally effective in more subdued palettes

Fusible Applique

Publish Date: 01/18/2016

The pattern uses Thangles to make two blocks with a special technique that's faster and has fewer seams

A playful twist on a traditional idea

The Debbie Brown Bag uses strip piece sewing

that’s what this fabric ended up looking like