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Hello, Therm O Web fans! It's Deb Zaleski here today to share my newest project. Everyone needs a new project bag! I made one a while back in August 2024, to be exact. You can see it here. I used the quilt-as-you-go method to make it. I was actually scrolling through Instagram when I got inspired. I saw a cute, machine-embroidered quilt block charm by Parker on the Porch and decided I needed a new project bag.
I purchased the file, which comes with five different designs, stitched it on my embroidery machine, and the rest came together easily.
It’s time to get creative, so gather your supplies and tools!
The fabric collection that I used from my stash is Bee Kind by Jade Mosinski for Northcott Fabrics.
I started by sketching the design on graph paper. Don't worry, though. I'll share the math for the 11.5" unfinished flying geese square so you can start cutting and assembling right away!
1. Make the following cuts for your quilt block:
You will also need:
2. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of all the background fabric squares.
3. Place a square over a rectangle, lining up the short edges and stitch along the line. Trim ¼” away from the line and press open. Repeat with the other side to make 1 flying geese unit. Make 7 more flying geese units. Each flying geese unit should measure 3 ⅓” x 6”. Trim each unit as needed to the correct measurement.
P.S. Don't throw away your scraps! You'll be able to use them to make a Patchwork Pincushion as seen here!
4. Arrange the flying geese units as desired and then assemble the units two at a time to make a square, then assemble two square units at a time to finally join all square units together.
5. Using a ¼” seam allowance, stitch the 2 ½” x 11 ½” rectangle to the top of the flying geese block with right sides together. Open and press the seam allowance toward the rectangle.
6. Apply the VersaFoam single-sided adhesive foam to the wrong side of the lining piece. Place the flying geese unit on top of the VersaFoam with the wrong sides together. Use quilting clips to hold the quilt sandwich in place. Quilt the layers together as desired. I chose to quilt simple lines. I love the texture that the VersaFoam adds to each project!
7. Press one length of the 2 ½” binding strip in half widthwise and bind the top of the flying geese block. Bind one side of the clear vinyl.
Tip: When sewing with vinyl or many layers, use a walking foot. If you don't have one, you can also use a Teflon foot to prevent the vinyl from sticking to the sewing machine bed or presser foot.
8. Add the zipper to the two binding pieces. Your best friend for keeping everything in place is PeelnStick basting tape! Fold the top over and trim the clear vinyl as needed.
9. Use the second binding strip to bind the three open sides of the project pouch. Press the strip widthwise and place the strip at the top right side with the clear vinyl facing up. Stitch around the perimeter using the mitered corner method. Flip over the pouch so the vinyl is face down and place basting tape around the 3 edges, remove the paper backing and fold the binding over to tape-baste it in place, pulling it past the stitch line.
10. Take your project back to the machine, placing it vinyl side up. The binding is basted in place so you can now easily use the stitch-in-the-ditch method without having to worry about repositioning the binding.
11. Fill your pouch with your next project!
Thanks for joining me in creating my newest project pouch. I hope you enjoyed seeing where I got my inspiration for this design. If you liked this project, please let me know by posting a comment. And don’t forget to stop by my Instagram and say HI!
Written by Deb Zaleski
