Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Patching Over a Logo

I pulled this red Staples bag out of the closet last week and said "humph."  I'm not a fan of toting free advertising unless it's for some little place that I love.  Sure, I sometimes buy office supplies from Staples, but I'm not in love, you know?



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.

 
 
"That was easy."  Yes. Yes, it was.



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18 comments:

  1. Jennifer JoDecember 19, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    I love the colors! So cheery!

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  2. TracyDecember 20, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    Brilliant!

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  3. AlicaDecember 20, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    Great idea! I love patchwork!

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  4. AliceDecember 20, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Very cute! I have a Meijer bag that could use this treatment:)

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  5. RebeccaDecember 20, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    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.

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  6. RhondaDecember 20, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    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.

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  7. LeilaDecember 20, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    Hmph. I just threw mine away. Your solution is much better! Clever girl!

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  8. UnknownDecember 20, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Aren't you ever so clever ; ) Love that you used even a scrap from your Mom's dress too - those special, personal touches!

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  9. Thrifty Mom In BoiseDecember 20, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Great idea! Love the fabrics. Great way to upcycle that bag. Your mom's dress is great.

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  10. Naomi WeaverDecember 20, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    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

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  11. jodiDecember 20, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    that is awesome! I have several bags that I never utilize because of that very reason. I never thought to cover the logo!

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  12. DiannaDecember 20, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    That is a genius idea! I love the way it turned out.

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  13. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]December 20, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    How cute.. Brilliant idea. Love the patchwork..

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  14. jenny_oDecember 20, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    Great idea; it looks so much better ... another new thing for me to try.

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  15. Deanna BethDecember 22, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Very nice. So smart!

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  16. LisaDecember 23, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    Handstitched onto canvas? That must have been a little tough on the fingers, but it looks nice.

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  17. MargoDecember 23, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Lisa, it was pretty soft, my needle was sharp, and I wore a thimble. I really enjoyed it.

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  18. BLD in MTJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    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!

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