First, a reminder…. Don’t forget to go to QuiltersWarehouse on Facebook on Friday for the Facebook First Friday coupon code.  The code will be valid for all U.S. customers until Sunday night.  Don’t miss it!

Now for the new bags…

Annie’s Bag Purse Pattern is another winning design from Purse-O-Nalities of Palm Harbor.  It’s so cute!  The pattern has lots of options.  The handle can be a standard two strap or a new one strap version.  The sides can be cinched in to make the bag look a little smaller and a little bit cuter with bows.  You can add a pocket flap, a zipper pocket and customize the interior.   Choose one fabric for the entire bag or dress it up with a few of your favorites.   Make it your way! 

Cruzer & Little Cruzer is a convertible bag that you can use in a variety of ways.   It makes a great gym bag, diaper bag, beach bag, overnight bag, or even a purse.   The straps are adjustable and convert from a backpack to a shoulder bag.  Lots of pockets, both inside and out, help keep everything organized and handy.  Choose your size… big or little… or both!

Girly To Go Purse Pattern is from Tiger Lily Press and is aptly named – it’s so “girly” looking!  Isn’t that all over ruffly trim pretty?   With a little tassle hanging from the front flap and handle bottoms that look like bows, you can’t get much girlier.  You get to choose from two styles. 

That’s just three new patterns, but there are a gazillion more purse patterns to browse.   So, first head over to QuiltersWarehouse on Facebook for your coupon code, and then browse the patterns

With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays you may have missed these new bag patterns that became available the last several weeks.   Now that all your sewing for gifts is finished you may want to take some time to make something just for you.  And we all love bags and purses, don’t we?!

Jennifer’s Bag is the basic hobo bag only better!  It’s still a casual, comfy bag to carry.  It still holds lots of stuff.  It’s still great for everyday.  But now you won’t lose all your stuff at the bottom of the bag.  This designs boasts four finished exterior pockets.  Plus interior compartments that you can adjust to the size and number that you want.  You’ll be so organized.  You’ll know right where to find everything.

Nicki’s Bag has two roomy side pockets and a softly gathered look so you get pretty and practical all in one.  The plentiful interior pockets are totally customizable.  And the construction is just a bit different so you’ll learn something new!

You’ll have fun choosing fabrics for this Sweet and Simple Purse-O-Nality.  You can let those trim pieces blend in with the rest as they do the work of gentle shaping the bag or pick something to really contrast and stand out.  There are two pockets on the back and two more inside.

Kiki’s Bag has lots of options.  You can choose the style of handle:  a standard two handle design or a single shoulder strap.  You can choose either two or four outside pockets. And you can customize the interior compartments.

All of these bags are by Purse-O-Nalities so there are clear instructions with lots of easy, time-saving techniques.  So make something just for you, have fun doing it and learn something new.  Enjoy!

You can check out the rest of their Purse-O-Nalities patterns and then browse the quilt patterns so you’ll have something else to make when your purse is finished!

And don’t forget about Thimbleberries 2010.  There are only a couple days left to sign up!  Don’t miss it!

Ready, set, shop!  What a deal!  With a threshold of only $20 before the deal begins you can’t help but save.

Quilting for Christmas is such a bonus.  You indulge in your favorite pasttime of quilting and you are able to gift a beautiful hand made item.  It doesn’t matter if it’s a large quilt or a small wallhanging or a little bag . . . the feeling is the same.   You, the giver, have warm feelings for the gift recipient as you are making the item.  The recipient will have warm feelings for you everytime the see or use your quilty gift.

Here’s a couple ideas . . .

The Mini Miranda Bag is a gift you can give most any girl on your list.  Make it special for her – her favorite colors or favorite fabric theme.  And you know it will be easy to construct because it’s by Joan Hawley of Lazy Girl Designs.

 

With instructions for four sizes, you can use the It’s A Breeze pattern for a baby quilt in soft pastels and then in a lap size with bold colors for a teen.

Table runners make a great gift.  Little Charmers 2 has three table runner patterns (just like all the other “Little Charmer” patterns).  The construction is simple and each look is quite different.  That’s three people to cross off your shopping list!  Don’t forget to add a charm pack or two (or three!) to your shopping cart.

Look over the rest of the quilt patterns and fabric and really take advantage of Cyber Monday.  Enter CYBERMON in your shopping cart before checkout.  Happy shopping and then happy quilting!

An eclectic selection of patterns . . .

What little boy wouldn’t love this quilt?  All the vehicles they love to spot on the road.  Emergency vehicles, working vehicles, cars, and a school bus can all be found on this quilt that has just about anything with Wheels.  Fat quarters will work great for the background squares and you can use up some of your scraps for the applique. 

The Peek-A-Boo Car Seat Cover will keep a little one warm and cozy between the house and the car without the need for lots of bundling and fussing.  Then it can be removed after you get to the car so baby can be comfortable and not all sweaty from a lot of  extra clothes. Elastic edges make it a snap to put on and take off.

This purse pattern, To Patch Or Not To Patch, has five design choices with complete instructions and plenty of color pictures to help you choose which style you like best.  You can patch or not, you can quilt or not, but I bet you can’t stop at just one!  Two pockets outside and lots of pockets inside that you can customize.

 

Mosaic Medley uses three variations on a nine patch block to give you three very different looks.   Lots of sizes from which to choose.  These quilt go together quickly – great for a baby quilt or Project Linus.

Celtic Wedding Rings is an easy to make quilt – just three basic blocks – with an dramatic payoff.   This quilt finishes at 86″ x 112″.

Save yourself some time and trouble and use the Apple Core Die Cut Quilt Kit. Each kit contains 11 different fabrics and enough pieces to make a 40″ x 40″ quilt. 2 kits make a throw, 4 kits make a twin, and 6 kits make a queen size quilt. You select the color way from four choices.

This twin size or lap quilt, Nine Patch Seasons, is traditional nine-patch blocks set on point and surrounded by your choice of applique . . . leaves, stars, birdhouses and flowers, or presents  and stockings. 

 

 These Fusible Fabric Boxes will help with storage and with decorating!  Make them to match your decor.  Use bright fabrics and make them stand out in the kids room or subtle fabrics to blend in with your family room.  Make some for you sewing room too.  And, get this, no sewing!

Calendar Baskets will always be in season.  12 different baskets filled with seasonally appropriate items are surrounded by a beautiful flowery vine.  If you love applique this will keep you happily busy, and the result will be a quilt that will be treasured for years.

Worth The Hike . . . with scenery like that I’d have to agree! By Granola Girl Designs this wall hanging will make you want to hit the trails. One of the tone on tone fabrics from the new Nature’s Bounty line would work great as the border for this quilt.

Cat Purses are just purr-fect for when you only need a couple items with you. And what little girl wouldn’t love to have one . . . or two?! Have fun with the embellishments – can you make them look like your cat? Keep with the theme and use a cat lead for the handle.

A selection of projects with nothing in common but fun!

Cheep Housing for the whole neighborhood.  Five birdhouses and four quick blocks and you have a little town for the birdies. A narrow border surrounded by scrappy squares will complete this 34″ x 40″ wallhanging.  Just right for fat quarters or for using up your scraps.

Simple piecing and a bit of applique are found in this Apple Pattern tabletopper.  

It’s the right time of year for Lil’ Friends Hooded Jacket.  Fusible web puppies are made happy with little button bones.  Fusible web kitties have some mice to chase after.  A hood to keep the head warm and side pockets to keep the hands warm (or to store a puppy treat!) and your little one is all ready to head outside.

No Carb Sampler will fit right in with your diet!   This 48″ wall hanging is made of 25 blocks and will look good in many different color ways.  The black background makes the bright colors stand out.  A white background with pastels would be very pretty.  Just two colors would be another look.  And you just might discover a new favorite block in the process.

The Star Tote pattern comes in two sizes with two different stars.  The smaller size will work great for a “green” lunch bag . . .  a sandwich, chips and a cookie or two, and no paper bag to throw away.   The larger bag is 9 x 9 x 14.  Just right for a trip to the library, or holding a sewing project or even a casual purse.  Make all four – you can never have too many totes.