My turn on the Sweet Orchard Blog Tour ...... What did I make?

Welcome to my day on the 

This gorgeous line is the debut collection from Sedef at Down Grapevine Lane

for Riley Blake Designs.  It is a sweet reflection of Sedef's style. Tiny florals and fruit with some sweet spots , cheater prints and the perfect bias stripe.

Here is the seak peek that I have shared previously to give you a hint at what I made.

Would you like to see more?

"My Sweet Orchard Weekender Bag"

I have been looking for an excuse to make another "Weekender Bag" and this one is my third but the first time I have actually put the pipping on and I must say that my machine handled it like a dream. Not a broken needle in sight!

I have made this one especially for my Lily.

Lily loves to go away over the school holidays to stay with her grandparents 

and now she can do so in style!

My plans for this project changed once the fabric arrived.

Originally I was going to design and piece some blocks that meant things to Lily an there was not going to be any EPP involved but once I set my eyes on the gorgeous cheater prints I just knew I had to cut them up. They are perfect for fussy cutting 1" hexagons.

Also, Lilys new bag was going to be Red and Aqua but this yellow and green cheater print stole my heart.

I love the pop that is adds to Lily's bag.

I English Paper Pieced both the front and back pocket panels.

It may have added a few extra days to the making of the bag but I do love how it has turned out and now I can save the pieced blocks I had planned for another project :)

I have also used "Soft N Stable" by Annie for the main bag construction.
It can be a little hard to find here in Australia but I am pleased to say that Alison over at Cotton Factory has listened and now stocks it, and it's on the bolt!
(It can be found HERE )

And here is my Miss Lily :)

She looks rather happy with herself doesn't she :)

 If you haven't already, be sure to pop on over and see what everyone else has been creating with this gorgeous new line and don't forget to go and visit Sedef on the 27th for a Giveaway.

15 August	Nadra	ellisandhiggs.com
15 August	Sarah	alittlehappyplace.blogspot.co.uk
16 August	Jemima	tiedwitharibbon.com
16 August	Anorina	sameliasmum.com
17 August	Lisa	aspoonfulofsugardesigns.com
17 August	Minki	minkikim.com
18 August	Kimberly	fatquartershop.blogspot.com/
18 August	Keera	livelovesew.com.au
19 August	Cassie	cassandramadge.com
19 August	Liz & Elizabeth	simplesimonandco.com
22 August	Samantha	aquapaisleystudio.com
22 August	Xanthe	wife-made.com
23 August	Peta	shequiltsalot.com
23 August	Stacy	stacyolsondesign.com
24 August	Sharon	lilabellelane.blogspot.com
24 August	Amy	diaryofaquilter.com
25 August	Sarah	piccolostudio.com.au
25 August	Kristyne	prettybyhand.com
26 August	Jennie	cloverandviolet.com
26 August	Megan	quiltstory.blogspot.com

I have a few other items in the making from this range but you will have to wait a little longer before I can reveal those :)

Thank you to Sedef and Riley Blake Designs for allowing me the pleasure of paying with such gorgeous fabrics.

Thank you for visiting.

Hugs, 

Sharon x