Non Quilt Project

      My older GD has a birthday the end of the month and I decided to make her a backpack using UGA fabric.  I titled this post a non quilt project; however, I did quilt the fabric for the backpack.  I have had the ByAnnie backpack pattern for a few years, but this was my first time using it.  I needed 1 yard each of 3 contrasting fabrics. I was able to pull 2 from my stash and bought 1 yard of UGA fabric on sale at Hobby Lobby. I ordered some of the needed notions from ByAnnie. First I quilted a sandwich of 2 fabrics along with Annie's Soft and Stable. Then I cut out all the various parts and they were numerous.

       I have the printed directions; however, I found it more helpful to watch her video as I worked - watch a section of the video, sew a part then watch the next video section while referring to the written directions, etc. It was very helpful to stop the video to sew or watch the video again. It was not that difficult, just numerous steps and lots of parts, but that is one thing that makes the backpack so special. Here is in progress. 

  This is the finished backpack.  

I hope to make another one and I'm sure the next will be easier.

      I made a QOV pillowcase and bought special fabric to make a couple more.  Friday I shared a quilted comfort quilt finish and some pink potato chip blocks. Those are the sewing/quilting projects I worked on this past week.

Stash Report for 2025

this past week - Used: 4.5 yds Added: 3 yds

So far this year - Used: 10 yds Added: 3 yds

Net decrease 7 yds

Have a great week and enjoy some time for quilting.