But their bag was made so nicely with twill tape-bound seams and a little interior pocket. The cotton canvas was sturdy and soft.
So I got the idea to cover up the logos and the advertising with patchwork! I did this block of patchwork in high school or college, intending it to be a pillow top, but it mixed around in my stash ever since. I think I must have rooted through Grandma Weaver's scrap bag for the fabric.
I handquilted it onto the bag with blue perle cotton. The vortex of the quilting is the navy patch with the flowers, a scrap from my mom's fabulous 70s dress in this photo on my photo wall. I'm guessing this was 1977.
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I love the colors! So cheery!
Brilliant!
Great idea! I love patchwork!
Very cute! I have a Meijer bag that could use this treatment:)
The idea of the "votex" of a quilt is simply brilliant and such a perfect description. Gorgeous bag. I won't be so quick to pitch my bags to Salvation Army.
very nice re-do. We are not fans of having to advertise for companies either. When we buy vehicles, my husband even makes the dealer remove their logos from the vehicle. They don't like it but he won't buy it if they don't.
Hmph. I just threw mine away. Your solution is much better! Clever girl!
Aren't you ever so clever ; ) Love that you used even a scrap from your Mom's dress too - those special, personal touches!
Great idea! Love the fabrics. Great way to upcycle that bag. Your mom's dress is great.
Margo, what a trip down memory lane! I loved that dress. Aunt Esther made it for me.
Love your blog--and you especially.
Love,
Ma
that is awesome! I have several bags that I never utilize because of that very reason. I never thought to cover the logo!
That is a genius idea! I love the way it turned out.
How cute.. Brilliant idea. Love the patchwork..
Great idea; it looks so much better ... another new thing for me to try.
Very nice. So smart!
Handstitched onto canvas? That must have been a little tough on the fingers, but it looks nice.
Lisa, it was pretty soft, my needle was sharp, and I wore a thimble. I really enjoyed it.
It turned out great and I adore that you were able to use some of your mother's dress. What a nice way for it to continue being useful.
I've done this on a couple things. I basically dislike being a billboard. No words on my clothes. No words on my bags. I put patches or do needlework over the top. MUCH better!
I'm just recently finding your blog. It's so lovely and inspiring. I like that someone in the photo is wearing patchwork.
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