April OMG 2017 Update

Posted on April 28, 2017 | 10 Comments

My goal for April was to make eco-friendly shopping bags.

I thought it would be fun to incorporate some orphan blocks into the project.

I used scrap denim and some quilting blocks for the above shopping bags. I wish I would have thought to take the time to quilt the blocks, but I like the bags anyway.

I may have to give this bag to someone with a small child. At least I remembered to add some quilting to the bag. Ha, ha!

The last bag features a hand-painted orphan block. It was a fun little sample to learn some fabric painting techniques, and I am happy to have found a way to use the block!

These bags are durable, can be washed, and used over and over. They are eco-friendly and more fun to use than plastic grocery sacks!

I am linking up with OMG at Elm Street Quilts and Patchwork Times.

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10 responses to “April OMG 2017 Update”

smassena2014 | April 28, 2017 at 7:14 am | Reply

What a wonderful new life for these blocks!

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- Laura | April 28, 2017 at 4:45 pm | Reply
  
  Thanks so much!
  
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Texas Quilter | April 28, 2017 at 9:23 am | Reply

Oh I like your bags! Love all of the colors. I have never been successful making the bags, and small things guess I am not that interested but I sure do enjoy looking at others work!

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- Laura | April 28, 2017 at 4:50 pm | Reply
  
  “and small things”… are you kidding? What about all of that precision piecing that you do?!!! 🙂
  
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patty d from nc | April 30, 2017 at 5:46 am | Reply

These bags are fun! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish.

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- Laura | April 30, 2017 at 8:29 am | Reply
  
  Thank you, Patty!
  
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adaisygarden | May 1, 2017 at 5:17 am | Reply

Great idea, Laura! They look wonderful.

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- Laura | May 1, 2017 at 8:49 am | Reply
  
  Thank you Daisy! 🙂
  
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Sharon - IN | May 1, 2017 at 3:51 pm | Reply

Nice use of orphan blocks! I have a few, so will keep this in mind. Like, put it on a list for next year!

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- Laura | May 1, 2017 at 5:50 pm | Reply
  
  I have more orphan blocks than I thought, Sharon. I may be making more bags, too. Next year! Ha, ha!
  
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