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Saturday, March 28, 2026

Chookshed Challenge #2 - March - Denim Bag

Last November, whilst on retreat at Glenrose, we were able to do a class at Sew Pretty Patchwork to make a bag.  We had seen a bag on Facebook, and after making a few enquiries, Gemma organised a class for us with Libby.  We had such a fun day with Libby - she brought in huge bags of denim and bits and pieces, and we were able to raid her stash.  She was so generous with her artistic advice and tips.

I didn't finish mine in class....and it sat for a bit - too many other projects to do....

Then somehow some of the Chookshed people thought #2 could be a bag...AND . . .we are going back to Glenrose this month and I had hoped to take my bag back to show Gemma & Libby..  An excellent number choice for this month Deana - thank you!!!

Here is the bag.  I tried to use bits of jeans and other denim pieces from Libby.   The tree is from the lining material that I spied in the shop months before we did the class.  It is quite a heavy cotton...combined with several layers of denim in parts, I was grateful for my walking foot.
The front


The back

The lining fabric


It's great to have my Chookshed Challenge finished so early (It was finished on17/3/2026).

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8 comments:

  1. NarelleMarch 28, 2026 at 10:08 AM

    Great finish and will be nice and sturdy.

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  2. MariaMarch 28, 2026 at 10:02 PM

    Well done on your finish.
    Will be a handy bag.

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  3. BarwitzkiMarch 29, 2026 at 9:00 PM

    Before I started quilting, I sewed bags... lots of them, and I still love sewing one every now and then.
    Yours is beautiful. I especially like the appliqués, particularly the house and the moon, and I also really like the shape.
    Well done! I can imagine it's even more fun in a group.
    Happy Sunday!
    Viola

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  4. FionaMarch 30, 2026 at 8:42 AM

    What a great idea to add a class to the retreat... love your bag
    Hugz

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  5. Karen's KornerMarch 30, 2026 at 10:33 AM

    It is always a good feeling to see an item ticked off the list.

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  6. JaniceApril 2, 2026 at 9:42 PM

    Well done. There is nothing like a deadline, even if self imposed, to get things finished. It turned out so well.

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  7. JennyApril 7, 2026 at 7:17 PM

    Looks like a fun project and always good to upcycle

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  8. dqApril 24, 2026 at 10:05 PM

    Very cute denim bag, Sue!

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