bookbag, 30 x 22 cm, machine- and handsewing, handquilting and -appliquéing
(all visible stitches and the patchwork on top are made by hand)
The design of the patchwork star in the center is mine.
This bookbag is designed to hold hardcover or paperback books of different sizes.
A large book is put in horizontally,
while a smaller book is put in vertically, the bookbag is folded then and is held together by the attached ribbon.
Such a bookbag is meant to hold and protect a book while commuting or traveling.
And since both reading and quilting are very personal acts, I do love to personalize such a bookbag by using typical colors and fabrics which represent the taste and particular likings of the owner.
And how about a bookmark to go with it?
The books shown here are both by Jennifer Chiaverini:
"Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker" and
"The Quilter's Kitchen",
I love them both, as I love ALL books by Jennifer Chiaverini.
.... ah, and yes, such a bookbag is durable and washable, too. As it is the case with most items here on this site: before you wash it for the first time, let it sit in cold water for at least eight hours, that prevents fabrics and yarn from shrinking. After that the item can be washed by hand or machine with a mild detergent (for wool) at low temperature. If there is machine washing: use the wool-setting and let it spin at the slowest possible speed. Then let it dry, lay it flat over a laundry rack, keep it in its shape while it gets dry.
More information about how to treat quilts and quilted objects can be found on the right hand side here.
