Interleave Pouch in Batiks
I decided to make a new pouch to carry in my suitcase and I used some screen print batiks from Island Batik.
I also decided to try a technique I haven't done in a while. I think the first time I ever did something like this was with a book by Ricky Tims.
Lorrie from This Thing has a great Interleave Quilt Tutorial that I used for the fabric for this little pouch. Small projects are always the best for experiments. I decided to do the easiest design first. I used fat quarters and I'll admit that I didn't pay attention to the way I laid out my huge half square triangles and my first several cuts were wrong.
I decided to cut my strips 1 ¼ inch instead of 1 inch. You can see how you add one strip from each of the half square triangles. Here directions are really good.
My piece isn't very big but it gives you an idea of the design. Using two different black fabrics didn't give me the contrast I was hoping for but it works great in the pouch.
My pouch is approximately 6" x 14". I also cut a ½ strip of the yellow and attached it to the zipper so it is easier to open. Here is how it looks on one side......
and here is the other side.
I still have some of the batiks left and I'm seeing a barn out of the red and maybe bumble bees from the yellow and blacks. So....do you like the design? Be sure and check out her tutorial!
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Dawn
I love it, Connie! Great job. I''ll have to try this out after we get moved.
beaquilter
fun pouch and great way to put it together
Sharon - IN
Love your pouch. What an interesting technique.
Createology
Fabulous fun bag. Aren't we the lucky ones who can just sew whatever we want?!! Sunshine Smiles...
Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio
I love it Connie!
Gina
What a great pouch. I love that technique, definitely one to try, thank you
Gene Black
I love the way the angles lined up visually.
VickiT
Very cool Connie! I had not seen that technique yet. It looks great.
Susan Arnold
Great little bag and a perfect project to try a cool technique! I've done this with squares, but not HST's - the results are awesome! Thanks for the link
Kathy
How cool is this! I'd love to try it!
Vroomans' Quilts
I have done Ricky Tims 'fusion' method which was fun, but this looks like some great play time as well.