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Nest Egg Tote in Friedlander Fabric.

January 19, 2017 by carolyn friedlander 6 Comments

Friedlander Nest Egg Tote . Carolyn Friedlander

This Nest Egg Tote in my Friedlander Fabric was a fun one to plan and put together. The Nest Egg continues to be one of my favorite travel bags for toting around my handwork. I’m still using the original one that I made–which is still looking good–but I thought having a new one on hand would give me the option of a different look if I ever felt like it.

Friedlander Nest Egg Tote . Carolyn Friedlander

In this version, I did a little bit of embellishing on the front and back panels with some big stitch quilting with pearl cotton. I like the added bit of texture and color. (Tip: if you’d like to do this, add it after you’ve added your fusible fleece, but before cutting out your exterior panel. If you’re worried about the stitching getting cut off, you can always trace the panel shape onto your piece so that you know what will be trimmed off prior.)

Friedlander Nest Egg Tote . Carolyn Friedlander

Friedlander Nest Egg Tote . Carolyn Friedlander

Friedlander Nest Egg Tote . Carolyn Friedlander

In addition to my fabrics, there is also some Robert Kaufman denim (this one) on the hinge and strap. This denim is so sturdy that I didn’t even need to interface it–a plus!

Friedlander Nest Egg Tote . Carolyn Friedlander

One thing that I like is that the design allows for another fabric to be used for the strap that wraps the bag and holds the d-rings. Here I used the plaid that is repeated on the inside, but I could totally have continued with the same denim that I used in the strap.

Friedlander Nest Egg Tote . Carolyn Friedlander

Friedlander Nest Egg Tote . Carolyn Friedlander

Friedlander Nest Egg Tote . Carolyn Friedlander

Friedlander Nest Egg Tote . Carolyn Friedlander

The inside has plenty of space and pockets for your sewing stuff which keeps things organized. I usually tuck a writing tool, rulers, extra needles and scissors into the pockets.

Friedlander Nest Egg Tote . Carolyn Friedlander

On the other side I stuff my thread, my project (not shown) and a thread catcher (also not shown). In this version I played around with a mixture of elastic bands and ribbons for tying the spools in place.

Friedlander Nest Egg Tote . Carolyn Friedlander

That’s my newest Nest Egg tote. I hope you like it!

Pattern : Nest Egg Tote (by me)

Fabrics : Friedlander, Railroad Denim Deluxe by Robert Kaufman

Hardware from Buckle Guy

Friedlander Nest Egg Tote . Carolyn Friedlander

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  1. Bluework says

    January 21, 2017 at 5:14 pm

    this is sooooo awesome

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    • carolyn friedlander says

      January 24, 2017 at 9:16 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. procrasticraft says

    January 22, 2017 at 1:50 am

    LOVE! the ribbons to tie the thread in, such a neat idea! Definitely on my “to make” list!

    Reply
  3. Michelle says

    January 23, 2017 at 9:15 pm

    Your new Nest Egg is wonderful! If I look at these photos enough times I think I’ll be able to brave making one myself. So many great possibilities for fabric choices — and I love all the greens and blues of yours.

    Reply
    • carolyn friedlander says

      January 24, 2017 at 9:17 am

      You can do it! Thanks so much 🙂

      Reply
  4. Mahbuba mili says

    May 19, 2017 at 12:54 pm

    Thanks for this nice post.I like it.

    Reply

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