not quite quilting, but?
 

I downloaded thhe pattern for a grab bag from allpeoplequilt.com, and instead of using fabric I recycled an old leather jkt and some silk for the lining that I had laying around, its quick and easy, I'm doubg it in white leather from a skirt I've had lying around since either the 80's or the 90's and a half yard of a bright fuchsia moda fabric, will post that one when finished, really quick and easy to make.[ATTACH=CONFIG]464180[/ATTACH]

Oh, it looks soooo soft!!! great idea.

Love this. Thanks for sharing. I just might try to do this. BrendaK

Looks so nice......expensive too. Love it!

Very pretty and a great way to recycle.

Lovely.
I go to yard sales for old leather coats. a lot of leather in those things. Great recycling.

It looks great!

You did a beautiful job on this. Nice recycling too.

I love the bag and also love that you recycled!

Very durable and strong looking! Is it hard to sew thru leather though?

Hi nwm50, no the leather was very soft and easy to sew, I did use a leather foot and leather needles, I forgot to say it has 6 pockets in the inside, I'm now sewing one in white leather ( a leftover skirt from either the eighties or the nineties). The silk was more of a pain than the leather.

Fabulous recycling. Leather is so expensive, it's nice to know that it can be repurposed so beautifully. Can't wait to see the white one !!!

Your stitching is so precise. I am jealous of your ability to handle the leather. Just haven't been able to push myself hard enough to get that good. Was it a tough go?????

Very nice bag and great recycling. Have this pattern, must get it out.

I love it and it does look very soft! Nice work!

Thanks notmorecraft for the info.....
Will keep this idea on my bucket list! Bet I could sew it with my Featherweight...

wow that looks like an expensive bag, you did a great job!