This week brought me two days off from work since the 4th of July was knocking on our door. It was the perfect time to make a new bag to celebrate the occasion. There is a quilt shop that I’ve been meaning to visit and this provided the perfect reason. At Flash Sew and Quilt I encountered a sea of beautiful fabrics. After much ado about color and print I left with a bag full fabric of drenched in stars, blues, and reds. Then I spent way too much time on Pinterest looking for inspiration and in the end decided to make something completely my own.
With the hum of the sewing machine in the background I thought about the holiday and I was reminded about how fortunate I am to live in a country that celebrates freedom. My fortune started when my parents decided to make the US our home because they wanted a better life for me and their future children. I’m so glad that they love this country as much as I do.
Despite my wandering mind I managed to finish a crossbody bag that I’m looking forward to using not only on independence day but on many other days of the year. This is it:
Complete with convenient pocket on front.
My first recessed zipper caused some apprehension but ended up being easier than I thought.
I remember when zippers used to scare me.
I can’t wait to fill it with my goodies!
I hope you find your own red, white, and blue on this Independence Day. Happy 4th of July from Twirling Tiny Sticks!