Monday, June 29, 2009

O's Library Bag


I've wanted to make a library bag for O for a while, and I finally decided what to put on it. The bag came from Hobby Lobby (it was 50% off and only cost 2 dollars!). I printed the word "read" in my chosen font and size, cut out the letters to use as patterns, cut the letters from fabric, and appliqued them to the bag. The bag has 3 pockets on the other side which will be perfect for booksmarks, a book light, and O's library card (when she's old enough to get one!). I'm very happy with the result, and I'm looking forward to more applique projects!
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15 comments:

  1. Montessori MomentsJune 29, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    I LOVE it Melissa!
    I think it may just be another one of your wonderful ideas I will have to borrow.
    Glad to see that you are still blogging!

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  2. UnknownJune 29, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    This is a great looking bag! Nice work. There is something really nice about having a designated "library bag" and I'm not just saying that as a children's librarian! :)

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  3. Ms MuffinJune 29, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    Very cute

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  4. MaryAnneJune 29, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    cute - I love the fabrics you used to decorate it!

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  5. Amy@Let's ExploreJune 29, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    Love it! :)

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  6. UnknownJune 29, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    It's really nice Melissa :)
    May I ask something I had been wondering about after seeing your applique tutorial - do you ever stitch around the edges of the shape &, if not, does it fray when you put it in the wash (like O's Tshirts for example). I just always seem to have to stich or I end up losing parts of my design & I'm not the best stitcher!

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  7. MelissaJune 29, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    Amber- I used to have my mom stitch around the design, but after reading the directions in a book saying you didn't have to do it, I stopped :) I'm not sure how long the designs will hold up. We'll see...

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  8. HelenJune 29, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    My 6 month old already has her own library card.. she's had since she was a couple of weeks old :D

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  9. Melissa A.June 29, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    i love the simplicity of your design! it's straight to the point, and so nice that she'll be able to understand the importance of visiting the library, and of course, reading!

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  10. LisaJune 29, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    Love this!!

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  11. The Activity MomJune 29, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    Love this idea too! You are on a roll! I'm going to have to try this.

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  12. ClemenciaJune 29, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    this is soooo cute! I love it! thanks so much for the idea :)

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  13. ClemenciaJune 29, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    this is soooo cute! I love it! thanks so much for the idea :)

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  14. ChristinaJune 30, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    I love this idea, I may have to make one for my little girl. I'd love to see a picture of the other side.

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  15. Journal of a MomJune 30, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    I LOVE this bag! Simple and adorable!

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