Welcome to my stop on the Riley Blake Fabric Fest blog tour. I’m so excited to show off my latest sewing project: a Union Jack bag! I made it this past weekend and I’m quite pleased with they way it turned out. (whew.)
I will be teaching how to make this bag in a class at the Riley Blake Fabric Fest in Las Vegas this fall.
If you’ve been around these parts before, you already know that I’m a total Anglophile. I’ve lived in the UK twice, loved it and still miss it constantly. It’s my dream to go back and live there again at some point. I finished a Union Jack quilt last summer in bright, primary colors. It was fun to try a new version in pastel colors. I’ve also modified the Union Jack pattern.
This bag was made with fabrics from the new Kensington collection for Riley Blake, due out in July. The prints in this collection are SO pretty and I love the way they play together.
46 Comments
Tammy
June 18, 2013 at 5:51 amBeautiful bag. I love the fabrics you used. How different it looks than the usual blues & reds usually found inteh union jack designs. Great job.
Tammy
June 18, 2013 at 5:52 amI've updated my blog with some pictures of some of the Awareness mug rugs. If you care to take a peak
Rosa
June 18, 2013 at 6:03 amBeautiful bag and fabrics.Great job!!
edith
June 18, 2013 at 6:03 amI love the bag. Will the pattern be available after the fabric Fest? I also would like to be in the UK. My ancestors lived in London and I still have distant cousins there.
amy smart
June 19, 2013 at 5:21 pmYes. I do hope to publish the pattern later this fall after Fabric Fest.
Jane
June 18, 2013 at 6:12 amUnfortunately, I won't be able to attend. Your project looks great though!
samtaylorcjsmimi
June 18, 2013 at 6:26 amGreat job with your bag – I love it! Great fabrics too. Would love to take your class but unfortunately I can't make it to Fabric Fest. My Great Loss! 🙁
LILA-ANNE
June 18, 2013 at 7:56 amI will not be able to come, my Grandkids will be in town with their parents!
Il Gufo Creativo
June 18, 2013 at 8:36 amWonderful artwork!<br />Great and so lovely!<br /><br />Mary
Bev
June 18, 2013 at 9:19 amReally cute bag! Don't you love the new Riley Blake Union Jack fabric? I LOVE this bag!<br /><br />Cheery wave from<br />Bev
Art by Rhoda Forbes
June 18, 2013 at 9:26 amFabulous tote bag and what a great design. Sounds like you will be teaching some exciting classes
Mara
June 18, 2013 at 10:17 amLove the fabrics you used for your bag, so pretty is right!
Patricia Lessell
June 18, 2013 at 10:43 amI LOVE that bag. It's absolutely gorgeous.
VickiT
June 18, 2013 at 11:24 amWow girl! You are going to be super busy teaching all those classes. Good for you. I absolutely love your bag. I'm not sure what you tweaked on the pattern but I really like it more than others I've seen.<br />If I were headed to Fabric Fest, I would for sure take the class from you for this bag. Sadly, I cannot get there.
Sew Nomadic
June 18, 2013 at 11:32 amEeekk! Love this bag and the jack! Wish I could go to Fabric Fest 🙁 sounds like a blast!
trish
June 18, 2013 at 12:43 pmYour bag is so cute!! :o)<br />Wish I could attend your classes!<br />
jenni
June 18, 2013 at 12:50 pmDarling bag! Everything you do is amazing. I'm still trying to convince my sister to go to Fabric Fest, we will see!<br />
mary
June 18, 2013 at 2:34 pmThe bag is so cute, just love the colors.<br /><br />
HP
June 18, 2013 at 3:04 pmLove the Union Jack! Wish I could go to the Fabric Fest!
KristenMishler
June 18, 2013 at 3:10 pmI LOVE this bag. I wish I could make it to fabric fest to learn how to make one of my own!
Jen Nelson
June 18, 2013 at 3:16 pmYou're bag is beautiful, I love the fabric you used! I wish I was going to Fabric Fest, maybe next year!
Beth Akins
June 18, 2013 at 3:26 pmIt's a beautiful design!
queenie louise
June 18, 2013 at 3:42 pmWhat a novel idea to use pastels. Also cute bag to carry just what you need. I like it.
Nancy-Rose
June 18, 2013 at 4:48 pmIs the pattern available for sale? <br /><br />I took a look at the Las Vegas Fabric Fest — I found the website a nightmare to navigate!
amy smart
June 19, 2013 at 5:23 pmI plan to publish the pattern later this fall after Fabric Fest.
Beth
June 18, 2013 at 5:22 pmYour bag is absolutely stunning! I love it. Wish I could come to the Fabric Fest. It looks like there is going to be so much cool stuff & classes.
Just Gamma
June 18, 2013 at 5:28 pmI can't wait until Fabric Fest I LOVE the fabric for the Union Jack Tote!!
ELNM
June 18, 2013 at 5:57 pmBeautiful bag – the colors are perfect! What a dream to attend Fabric Fest…maybe someday!
Mom C
June 18, 2013 at 7:03 pmThat's a great bag. Love to be in your class, still trying to clear some dates. Thanks.
OhioLori
June 18, 2013 at 8:56 pmLove your Bag!!! It is Awesome!!! the colors are my favorites too!!
UnikByYes
June 18, 2013 at 9:12 pmSuch a lovely bag! The fabrics are so pretty! I will not be attending for many different reasons, but I am sure it will be a fenomenal fest. thanks for the inspiration.<br />Have a great day!<br />Liz
April (Polkadot Sparrow)
June 18, 2013 at 9:27 pmI love how you made this an accurate Union Jack. I love all those other patterns out there but it always made me sad to see them not be true to dimensions. What you did looks really sharp!
amy smart
June 19, 2013 at 5:25 pmThank you!<br />
Cynthia
June 18, 2013 at 11:02 pmI love your Union Jack bag, it's gorgeous! I don 't think I can go to Fabric Fest because my daughter's baby is due in August. That's just too much time to be gone 🙁
Thimbleanna
June 19, 2013 at 7:24 amI'm anglo-philing right there with you Amy. I LOVE LOVE LOVE your new bag!!!
Teresa Stanulis
June 19, 2013 at 4:35 pmYour bag is so creative! I wish I was going to Fabric Fest. If I were, I'd definitely take your class!
amy smart
June 19, 2013 at 5:26 pmThanks so much for the bag love! I don't consider myself a bag-specialist, so was way excited when it turned out better than I'd hoped!
queenie louise
June 19, 2013 at 5:34 pmSaw this yesterday, like it even more today. Really like the color choice.
Margaret
June 19, 2013 at 6:33 pmI love your bag. The colors are beautiful.
Cecilia
June 20, 2013 at 10:50 amI love the bag and I am so glad I signed up for you class! I am way too excited to be going to Fabric Fest!
kitty
June 21, 2013 at 1:12 amGreat bag and great fabric choice! I envy all those who'll be able to attend your class!! I really hope the pattern will be available after Fest!
Marcia W.
June 21, 2013 at 3:23 pmFantastic bag with the unusual Union Jack colors…. Congratulations on your upcoming classes and trip. It looks like it will be lots of fun and interesting classes too.
Karen in Breezy Point
June 21, 2013 at 5:09 pmLove the bag! It would be so much fun to attend–looks like a fabulous event.
Katy Cameron
July 4, 2013 at 5:22 pmLoving your Jack bag :o) Alas, I won't be attending…
Unknown
September 19, 2013 at 7:55 amCute bag; but if you have modified it, it is not a Union Jack anymore.
Beeshebags
July 16, 2014 at 9:54 pmHi, has the pattern for the bag been released yet please? I've had a quick look for it, but can't see it in your store :(<br /><br />Hugs<br />Naomi