The Quilted Collage Bag
 

Some years ago, I wanted to try some fusing or collage, I think it's the same more or less. Well, I bought three patterns and really enjoyed doing them. The were on the small size and they were supposed to be framed and hung. I don't have that kind of room lol. anyway, they the sat in the drawer, until today when I ran across them. I was thinking bag because I had made some crazy pieces for a bag.

The piece was to wide across and too long for the tote that I wanted and I sure didn't want to cut away all that work. I folded the sides to the back and added a piece of Kaffe fabric to make the size I wanted. This way the design went around the tote. I made short handles so I could have the bag right under my arm and it's a long bag anyway. I love this bag. I lined it with pockets and it is so colorful. here are some pics. the first piece is the size of the the little quilt. and then the bag etc.

What a piece of artwork! Just beautiful!

Wow, it's a beautiful work of art.

Great use of pieces sitting in the drawer. Beautiful!

I had actually bought the pattern and her dyed fabric (Melody Johnston) to do this little quilt. I love it better as a special bag and I have two others that will go the same way lol.....

nicely done

beautiful, what an awe inspiring job!

What an awesome bag!

How wonderful is that!!! :thumbup:

I really love what you did with that. Sure to get appreciative comments when you are out and about.

That is a big one. Nicely done.

I really like your bag-it will be a really attention getter and conversation starter. Great use of something that was just waiting in a drawer for inspiration. You really hit on a great idea.

WOW!!! Those are just stunning!

I really love it.

Love it. What a great idea. Hmmmmmmmm

What a great bag... love it... you are one creative lady.... :)

Wow! A lot of work and very creative. Love it.

Very beautiful and colorful bag. You did an awesome job.

Great bag and design!

Oh rosy, You are such an inspiration! I just love it! Like everyone said, it is a work of art. I just love the bright happy colors.

It looks like that was just a '"Whole-Lot- A- Fun"! Not to mention, you now have a large lotta gorgeous bag to fill.

What a unique bag. It is sure to attract many admiring comments when out and about.

so pretty you did great job!!!

Great idea! Your bag is just wonderful!!!

:thumbup: great job:thumbup:

Nice bag. What a fun project.

You are one creative, craftsy lady.

Wow! Beautiful, fun work!

Wow! That's amazing! You did a great job on all of it. The colors, the quilting. Lovely!

I like it. You did a wonderful job.

Thanks ladies, I always save things that took some time to make and not very useful at he time lol. I know eventually they will come to some use one way or the other. I think the idea came when I was showing my girlfriend how to make a simple bag and was rummaging in the drawer for some sample fabric and that's when the idea came to me. I have two more to do when I get back in the mood lol...which might be today....

I love your bag. I tried looking up Melody Johnston on the web but could not find this pattern.

Do you have a link for it? Or could you give the name of the pattern? Thank you.

It is beautiful! Great job!

Wow that came out amazing! Love the colors and the way the pattern wraps around.

That is a beautiful tote. Did you have a pattern or just did it.

Beautiful quilted bag.

Awesome! What a neat idea! Great job! :thumbup:

Fabulous bag! :)

This was years ago and I would have to dig for it lol. I made these a long time ago, you would have to send an email to Melody and ask her as she doesn't list those patterns. I just happended to be reading her post one year when she was doing it.

http://www.wowmelody.com/

http://fibermania.blogspot.com/

http://fibermania.blogspot.com/search?q=fusing

The tulip is also one that I made and will make a bag with it