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Can you believe I was lucky enough to be gifted part of a hexagon quilt last week? Thank you again, L. This patchwork was made by L when her children were small, and it includes some fabrics I remember from my own childhood. She sent a note with the quilt saying that she'd used some of it to make bags, and maybe I could use the remainder? 

I loved the bag idea, so I got cutting and stitching, pairing each cut piece with a matching wool fabric from my collection for the handles and back of the bag. They're a very simple style, but roomy and comfy to carry I think. I've made one for my sister in which to keep her knitting projects, and a couple for today's etsy shop update today, too. 

I love their faded and loved look, and I think they'll be happy in their life as market or library bags. Hooray for hexagons.

In other (unrelated) news:

Poor London, I hope things calm down soon. I read this fantastic blog post by writer Stella Duffy on the subject of the riots, which I thought was thoughtful and intelligent. 

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17 responses to “second-hand hexagons”

  1. heather Avatar

    Oh, I love what you did here with the bags made from the quilt remnant! This is a great idea. Next time I see a stray quilt top at the antique mall, I may do the same!
    It is terrible about London. I hope the violence ends very soon.

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  2. Kylie Avatar

    They are just wonderful! Fabulous idea and just perfect I think 🙂
    Couldn’t resist getting one actually. Thank you! K

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  3. fiona Avatar

    gosh, they’re so pretty. the fabric used are gorgeous. i’m so glad the quilt’s got a second life, which reminds me to get started on something similar i intend to do.

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  4. Michelle Avatar

    Gorgeous bags! I have one similar (but a bit destroyed)that my nana made when I was little to put my dolls clothes in:)

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  5. louana Avatar

    I love them! I’ve got a few thrifted quilt squares that I was thinking of turning into bags, now I’m convinced! They are beautiful melissa

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  6. SmitoniusAndSonata Avatar

    I love these! The colours are so subtle . And the work someone lovingly did can be admired again .
    London was fairly quiet last night … but Manchester and Birmingham weren’t so lucky . Everyone is remaining hyper alert .

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  7. Kate Avatar

    the faded quality really adds to the loveliness of the bags. thank you for the pointer to Duffy’s piece: it articulates many of my own thoughts about what’s happening over here. wishing a quiet day for everyone in cities involved in the disturbances.

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  8. kaylovesvintage Avatar

    oh the bags are sooooooooooo cute

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  9. monica Avatar

    so beautiful… I have an old cutter quilt somewhere… great idea.
    (although mine doesn’t have such beautiful colours!)

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  10. Nicole Avatar

    This beautiful quilted fabric ended up in the perfect hands. I especially love the top bag. Beautiful, Melissa!
    My thoughts are with England also. Thanks for the link.

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  11. Nancy Avatar

    They are wonderful. I love the hexagon quilt bags. I feel for London and will read the article soon.

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  13. Annie Avatar

    Oh they’re gorgeous … I just love the muted colour palette 😀

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  14. Emily Avatar

    Beautiful bags! I have some patchwork panels I haven’t known what to do with – you’ve inspired me 🙂

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  15. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    i always love what you do with vintage textiles
    I should get brave and start cutting up some of my huge stash

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  16. Kristen Avatar

    Loving these bags….beautiful quilts! They have a great combination look of vintage and modern….nice job!

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  17. mirabel Avatar

    The bags are just spiffing!
    And thanks for posting the link to Stella Duffy’s blog post. It was calm, intelligent and well-considered.

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