A satisfying job

Teaching. It is one of the most satisfying things that I get to do. I feel really lucky that I'm getting to do quite a bit of it this year. The past two Wednesdays I taught my Patchwork Rose handbag from Inspired to Sew. There were four students and each left with a finished or almost finished bag which was really exciting.

Each student did their own version of the original in beautiful fabrics. This one is Sheila's bag. I think the mix of fabrics made it really interesting to look at.

There were the original velvet roses... 
And then Laura Fraga who is a designer and expert at hand applique decided to do a different kind of rose on her bag. These are her roses made with bias trim and sewn on by hand. She showed us how to make them. They are apparently a traditional flower that is done on Baltimore Album Quilts often. If she gives me permission, I'll do a tutorial. I just love the pristine look of these.

Here are a couple finished bags. This is Connie's. I love her smile. She was super-excited to go show it off at school pick-up after class.

And here is Nancy. I love the Victorian feel of her bag.

Nancy also brought in a tree inspired by the one in my book but smaller that she is working on. It was so exciting to see it take shape!

Next class up is the container garden pillow at Cotton Patch in Lafayette, CA. Can't wait. See my sidebar for details. Psssst. It's the same as the pillow I made for my mom (two posts down).

Comments

[Cheryl @ bungalowonbank.blogspot]

1.

Oh how lovely! And these ladies have great smiles too! I would love to see a tutorial on those roses.

[Lori Stapp]

2.

I love the tree!!! Is there anyway you can share a tutorial? I'd love to make one for myself as I have pictures of trees throughout my house!!

[pat sloan]

3.

Isn't it fun to see how others take our patterns and make it their own? That is the best part of teaching!! Love those flowers... want to touch them!

[LINDA GERIG]

4.

love the bias trim roses. hope you make a tutorial. Linda Gerig

[Debbie Howard]

5.

Oh how beautiful. Reminds me of a quilt that my great grandmother made many many years ago. It is almost in tatters now but one of my favorites.
Debbie

[mistea]

6.

Love the look of those bags. Exciting to see each individuals take on the design.
Enjoy teaching.

[Michelle]

7.

I've just discovered your blog, and I think I'm going to be here awhile...