Show and Tell and Then Some

When either hauling a quilt to guild meeting for sew and tell or passing a giving committee quilt from member to member for the next step, I've often struggled to find a bag both large and sturdy enough, let along my preference - hand-made. So when Amanda Jean/crazy mom quilts offered up a copy of her Show and Tell Bags pattern, I was on it!

I'd been in a scrappy mood, but when I saw the pattern actually suggested a layer cake, I reached back in the stash for one I'd stored for too long. I opted to make the middle version of the bag, which measures 20" wide x 19 1/2" tall x 5 1/2" deep, and is definitely large enough for my intended purpose. (Note that the largest "Jumbo" bag is large enough to hold a young child!) For lining and handles, I used Essex linen blend in natural, and though the pattern includes instructions for a removable bottom insert, my bag stands alone well enough.

Obviously, the bag would be awesome made from scraps.... next time!

Linking up with Finish It Up Friday!