Thursday, 31 January 2013

Library Bag with Book Titles...


This is the 5th post in the Library Bag Tutorial series. Today I'm showing you my bag with book titles, made using the Library Bag with contrasting fabrics tutorial.




Just after Christmas, Cindy, from Siestas and Sewing, showed us the Library Bag she made for her Mum, using selvedges as book titles. I loved the idea... very effective, without being too difficult. Inspired by Cindy's bag, I've appliquéd books to my latest Library bag.

If you would like to make the library bag above, follow the tutorial to make a Library bag with contrasting fabrics, appliquéing the book titles to the fabric before the Library bag is sewn. Follow the links in Cindy's post, to see how the book titles are appliquéd.


This Library bag, with a book inside, has already been sent on its way, to be distributed to disadvantaged children in Sydney, along with the rest of the bags:
To finish off the series, I'll do a round up post with lots of links to different styles of library bags.

... Pam

35 comments:

  1. nissaMade31 January 2013 at 13:50

    This is adorable!

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  2. Jill31 January 2013 at 14:07

    What a great idea to add book titles and authors!! Another gorgeous bag Pam!

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  3. nisabell31 January 2013 at 20:11

    I love this one. It's tempting to make myself a library bag :-)

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    1. Pam @Threading My Way3 February 2013 at 13:13

      We always sew for the kids first, don't we. Maybe it's time to make one for yourself:-)

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  4. Anonymous1 February 2013 at 01:13

    I love this one! So cool to use the selvage for titles. Other fabriholics will appreciate this even more years down the road. Lovely little reminder of fabrics of the past.

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  5. Preeti1 February 2013 at 02:18

    It's a creative idea! You have made it very nicely:)

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  6. Sandra :)1 February 2013 at 03:53

    Oh my STARS using selvages for book titles - that's brilliant! What a great bag!

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  7. Cindy1 February 2013 at 06:56

    I like your bag better than the one I sewed!:)

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  8. Deb@asimplelifequilts1 February 2013 at 08:16

    This is just the cutest! LOVE those selvage titles - OK I'm going to start keeping mine now...

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  9. KendasCrafts1 February 2013 at 09:09

    love, love, love! I can't think of a better library bag. I especially love the selvage titles.

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  10. mirjam1 February 2013 at 17:32

    Pam this is W O N D E R F U L, i love it.
    And the amount of love and care you put in it shine from every part of it.
    Over the years i embroidered and appliqued letters [ including names of books places persons, but mostly on my fiberart works less on Useful items, but from time to time i added names etc ,,, on items for very special persons.
    mirjam

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  11. N. Maria2 February 2013 at 17:48

    Just as I began to think the library bag was a hit with the Dresden plate on it......you go and do a brilliant thing with the use of selvages for book titles!!!!

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  12. Unknown3 February 2013 at 15:44

    Being the daughter of a librarian, I think this bag rocks! And the idea of selvedges for the book titles is a little bit genius, thanks for sharing! check out my projects: www.redthreadsews.com

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  13. n*stitches4 February 2013 at 12:29

    How much fun! I love the bag and the fact that it is being donated. I am your newest follower and found you through project inspire. Please stop by and give a follow back! Thanks! mandy
    http://www.nstitchesdesigns.blogspot.com

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  14. Jessica @ A Humble Creation4 February 2013 at 13:00

    Wow, Pam, what a clever idea to add the fabrics to look like book spines! I am so enjoying your library tote series and I love that you sew for such worthwhile causes. You're definitely a sewing inspiration to me! Thanks for linking up at Monday Makeover.

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  15. Unknown4 February 2013 at 13:06

    This is an excellent idea! I love it. As always a beautiful job, thanks for sharing the links to the other blog, I did not know the blog Siestas and sewing and I loved it.
    The contrasting colors you used give life to that bag, is adorable!
    Marisa.

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  16. Marieke4 February 2013 at 18:55

    What a great initiative, and the bag is so pretty!

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  17. Rebecca @ Herons Crafts5 February 2013 at 08:19

    I love this! It is so pretty! I made a similar one for my Mum :) Its such a great way to use the fabric!

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  18. Countrified Hicks5 February 2013 at 13:42

    I love this. We homeshool and frequent the library often and this would be great to take along with us. I would love for you to come over to my blog hop and share this and other posts there!
    http://countrifiedhicks.blogspot.com/2013/02/mondays-with-countrified-hicks-blog-hop.html

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  19. Anonymous6 February 2013 at 02:02

    I love this idea, what a great way to add titles to the books. Nice job!!

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  20. Julzie6 February 2013 at 02:09

    This is wonderful :)

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  21. the cape on the corner6 February 2013 at 04:00

    now that is the cutest thing! love it! and love the library!

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  22. Connie Kresin Campbell6 February 2013 at 05:10

    Pam, I love, love this!!! I have 2 cheap grocery bags I take to the library every 2 weeks to get books for my dad and I......I need to make some of these! Thanks for sharing.
    Freemotion by the River Linky Party Tuesday

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  23. Frances Meredith6 February 2013 at 05:16

    I love the way you have incorporated the selvedges. I knew I was collecting them for something!

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  24. Celtic Thistle6 February 2013 at 09:56

    No prizes for guessing what this bag is for, it's brilliant Pam!

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  25. Heather Feather6 February 2013 at 10:36

    That is perfect for a library bag! I love the book details! That's a lot of work, but looks great!
    Thanks for linking up!

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  26. Ana Love Craft7 February 2013 at 21:28

    Such gorgeous library bag! Love it, Pam! Thanks for sharing.
    Have a fabulous week!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  27. Unknown7 February 2013 at 23:42

    What an amazing bag! I adore it...
    The recipient will be oh so spoilt :)
    x
    Natalie
    www.marigoldsloft.blogspot.com

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  28. Anonymous8 February 2013 at 02:23

    This is wonderful. I love all the contrasting fabrics. Would be great for little ones too - to make them feel grown up while choosing their books. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. Maria from Cuddle Bug Kids9 February 2013 at 00:03

    I love this project!!! So sweet!

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  30. Tara9 February 2013 at 02:57

    Love this! What a fun way to go to the library. I would love to carry this bag!

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  31. Lindsay Artsy-Fartsy Mama14 February 2013 at 15:39

    So cute!! You are so creative!
    Thanks for linking up at Artsy Corner, hope to see you again this week :)

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  32. Shaffer Sisters17 February 2013 at 03:10

    I love this bag, with all the Book titles. This would be perfect for the multiple book lovers in my family. I am pinning this for later.

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  33. KC Coake17 February 2013 at 13:07

    I love your library book bags! I love how you added the titles...so cute!
    Thanks so much for sharing this at my Real Family Fun link party!
    KC

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  34. Kate R18 February 2013 at 19:48

    Pam, you inspired me. I finally got around to making my boy one! Thanks for the great ideas :) http://fountainofmirth.blogspot.jp/2013/02/a-library-bag-for-luka.html

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