This "Mustang" Trail Tote is my entry for the "Wilderness" challenge at Le Challenge - you can't get more wild than mustangs, arrows and foxes:)
The Trail Tote pattern by Anna @ Noodlehead comes in two sizes - last year, I made the larger size of the Trail tote and I have wanted to make the smaller size since then.
I love all of the Cotton and Steel ranges, but the Mustang fabrics by Melody Miller from the original Cotton & Steel release are my favourites.
I used a downsized Fancy Fox block along with some other C&S fabrics to make up the patchwork, then quilted the front panel in straight lines.
For the other side of the tote, I used the Mustang arrows canvas in mint metallic.
And I had some lovely green denim here which I have used for the adjustable strap.
There is a welt pocket on the back along with a slip pocket on the interior of the bag.
Metal zips are quite hard to come by but I have found that jeans/trouser zippers are perfect!
Linking up with Le Challenge hosted by Lucy and Natalie.
Also linking up with Fabric Tuesday @ Quiltstory.
And this was on my FAL Q3 list for this year so linking up with Adrianne @ On The Windy Side.
Kirsten.
this is gorgeous! the quilting is mazing
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite use of c+s ever! Love it! And perfect for the wilderness challenge,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bag, and I particularly like the fox block.
ReplyDeleteHi Kirsten! This is a perfect bag! You have picked so beautiful fabrics and the green strap is the cherry on the cake. Have to make new bag! x Teje
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What a fantastic interpretation of the theme Kirsten! I love your wild Mustang bag!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bag, can't go wrong with a bit of cotton and steel! The back is lovely too!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love the fabrics together. You made a very pretty bag.
ReplyDeleteNice one! Fun colorful combo!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great Kirsten! Anna's patterns are the best aren't they!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Those mint arrows are stunning and I love the patchwork! Thanks for linking to le challenge, enjoy using your wild bag :)
ReplyDeleteI love the way that you combined C&S fabrics. I have yet to cut into my stash
ReplyDeleteLove this bag - so beautiful! thanks for sharing on le challenge
ReplyDeleteYou've given a delightful bag pattern a whole new life! Thanks for sharing the link for the bag. I love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a funky bag. It looks great in those fabrics. I'm tempted to try this now.
ReplyDeleteIf this were my bag I would call it "a few of my fav things " it's perfect!!! Thanks for sharing and playing along in the FAL. Visiting as a member of the official 2015 Finish-Along cheerleading squad.
ReplyDeletebeautiful bag ! I have been gathering supplies to make one for my daughter. I bought the wrong hardware so will have to go back shopping. I see that you used two different kinds on the strap - I may have to copy this, it looks different from what I recall from the pattern. I am also thinking of using the foam interfacing. mind if I ask what kind you used ?
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