Thursday, May 15, 2008

Japanese Knot Bag

I just love tutorials, don’t you? They’re great for trying fun new projects and learning new skills. Helen at Show Your Workings blog has a tutorial for making a Japanese Knot Bag.



The bag only requires two fabric quarters. I chose two different versions of Bethany Reynolds Stack-N-Whack's "Ascot" by Blank Quilting.



The bag is reversible, a feature I like a lot.

And guess what? It’s for you—at least one of you anyway. Tomorrow morning when I get up, I’m going to draw a name from all the comments left on this particular post and let you know who gets the Japanese Knot Bag.



Why am I doing this? This is my 200th blog post. The Japanese Knot Bag is my little thank you for the encouragement, friendship, tolerance for my sense of humor, and inspiration with which you’ve blessed me during my nascent blog life.
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40 comments:

  1. domi2.5May 15, 2008 at 8:02 AM

    Thanks for the link to the tutorial. For me it's the perfect weekend project... not too complicated and ready to use for Sunday.

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  2. MaggieMay 15, 2008 at 8:27 AM

    Thanks for the link! I have plenty of fat quarters looking for a home.

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  3. SueMay 15, 2008 at 9:11 AM

    What a pretty, and different bag. I can't tell you how many projects you've directed me to that I've made! You're a font of inspiration, good humor,and a wonderful example of love of neighbor.

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  4. AnonymousMay 15, 2008 at 9:51 AM

    And thank you for the 200 fun posts. Visiting your blog is always such a pleasure and encouragement. :)

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  5. a pink-beeMay 15, 2008 at 10:49 AM

    WOW ! What a sweet bag ~ I;m making one today ~ thanks so much Junie :)
    Congrats on 200 posts! Your blog is always amazing and fun to visit :)
    Have a Happy Day :)
    crystal

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  6. greetingartsMay 15, 2008 at 10:50 AM

    Your site always is so uplifting and full of goodness. Thanks for sharing this as well as everything else with us, I'm off to raid my fat quarters!

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  7. wardstormsMay 15, 2008 at 10:54 AM

    What a cute bag! Happy 200th post June.

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  8. rohanknitterMay 15, 2008 at 10:56 AM

    Wow June, 200 posts already! I feel like we should be thanking you, visiting your blog is always a breath of fresh air, not to mention inspiration! The little bag is adorable as are the fabrics!

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  9. Home ec new HavenMay 15, 2008 at 11:08 AM

    weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!
    200 posts of pure insight, beauty, and entertainment!

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  10. AnonymousMay 15, 2008 at 11:27 AM

    Thanks for the link, and congratulations on 200 posts!

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  11. Yummers!May 15, 2008 at 12:05 PM

    Congrats on your 200th blog!! I think I'm about 200 also... but my one year anniversary is coming up on the 30th. So I'll do a celebration on that post.

    The purse is cute... I love your choice of color and fabrics. Please don't put my name in for the drawing because you have been so giving to me already.
    Joni

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  12. DianaMay 15, 2008 at 12:07 PM

    Very cute bag and congratulations on the number of posts! You have quite a following of readers!

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  13. Mom IsAmagpieMay 15, 2008 at 12:39 PM

    That purse is wonderful, and I will be adding it to my long list of to dos. I think it's actually not a list any more, probably a novella. Thanks for encouraging my novella, and sharing all your wonderful projects.

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  14. Born BlondeMay 15, 2008 at 1:00 PM

    It's so pretty! I can't wait to try one.

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  15. SharonMay 15, 2008 at 1:09 PM

    I just found your blog and I love the knot bag. Thank you so much for including the tutorial. I love tutorials too!

    Please include my name in your drawing. Thank you!

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  16. AnonymousMay 15, 2008 at 2:11 PM

    OH aren't you a sweetie!!! I just love that print.

    Hugs!!!

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  17. HelenMay 15, 2008 at 3:22 PM

    I don't even know what a fat quarter is, and I certainly don't know how to sew, but I know beauty when I see it and everything you make is lovely - including the Japanese Knot Bag. I'm totally envious of your talent.

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  18. AnonymousMay 15, 2008 at 3:45 PM

    Wow - I love this bag. So cute and such lovely fabric. Thanks for the pointer to the tutorial. Congratulations on your 200th post, too!

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  19. AnonymousMay 15, 2008 at 3:46 PM

    It came out really well, so glad you liked the tutorial :)

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  20. AnonymousMay 15, 2008 at 4:07 PM

    Very nice...

    Dara

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  21. * elizabeth *May 15, 2008 at 4:42 PM

    I feel like I don't thank you enough. This blog always cheers me in the warmest way. Happy 200th!

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  22. Me and HimMay 15, 2008 at 4:44 PM

    Congratulations on your 200th post. Love the first fabric.b I've added this pattern to my list of 'to try'.

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  23. Rosie's WhimsyMay 15, 2008 at 6:10 PM

    What a sweet little bag!

    Congratulations on your 200th post! I enjoy reading your posts so much...you have been a wealth of information and creative inspiration!

    ((hugs)) Rosie

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  24. annemarieMay 15, 2008 at 6:27 PM

    I love the bag and your blog. Congrats.

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  25. AnonymousMay 15, 2008 at 8:44 PM

    Junie Moon, I have read ALL of your posts. I was so excited when you started your blog, as I'd been regularly drooling over your flicker account. I can't believe it's been 200 already. Everyday I look to you for inspiration and FANTASTIC artistry. I love how you use creativity (and fabric, yay!) to make your home more useful and organized in such a beautiful way. Cheers to you Junie Moon!

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  26. KristiMay 15, 2008 at 10:03 PM

    Lovely! I was introduced to your blog at the beginning by Ms Kwitty. Please don't enter me in the give away, but that is a lovely bag and a great idea for me to whip together tomorrow as a gift for Ella's dance teacher!!! Thanks for the great idea just when I needed it. Funny how things work that way! :-)

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  27. RosemaryMay 15, 2008 at 10:11 PM

    You are always full of good ideas Junie. I have never heard of that before.
    Thanks for always showing us something new.
    Rosemary

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  28. Raesha DMay 15, 2008 at 11:34 PM

    Happy happy 200 posts!!! I'm off to check out the tutorial.

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  29. KellyMay 16, 2008 at 5:03 AM

    oh congratulations, the bag looks fablous! -kb

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  30. Bramblemoon FarmMay 16, 2008 at 5:38 AM

    VERY cool bag, and congrats on the 200th blog!

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  31. AnonymousMay 16, 2008 at 7:46 AM

    How nice of you to share this project with us. You brighten my day everytime I see a post from you.

    Anne

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  32. AnonymousMay 16, 2008 at 9:17 AM

    Congratulations!!
    What a lovely bag..

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  33. ShelleyMay 16, 2008 at 1:46 PM

    Junie, you're a gem!! 200 posts, a give-away bag and a link to a tutorial.

    What fun you are.

    Best of best wishes on the next 200...and beyond!!

    Shelley

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  34. UnknownMay 16, 2008 at 9:58 PM

    Oh, June! Thank you so much! I've been wanting one of these bags for ages!

    I have some fabric that will work perfectly. I do so love your blog, and I hope you continue writing for a long time to come!

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  35. AnonymousMay 19, 2008 at 7:02 AM

    Congratulations on your 200th post. I missed the lovely bag giveaway. It looks beautiful.

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  36. dutchcomfortMay 23, 2008 at 3:12 AM

    Sorry I missed your celebration! Congratulations on your 200 posts (.. in the meantime there are at least 205..!) Hope to read many more. I love your blog and you are a really kind person!

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  37. GingerJune 17, 2008 at 3:30 PM

    i love that bag just awesome congats 200 that great. We love that you posted that many time cause we love hearing what your doing.I been here few times and excited when i get here you do great things here.

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  38. picperficJune 18, 2008 at 11:38 AM

    I have just printed out the pattern for that cute bag, thank you so much for the link! I have just started my new sewing phase and bags are on the menu! Happy 200 blog posts!

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  39. HelenDecember 8, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    Hi there, I’ve moved my tutorial for the Japanese knot bag over to my new blog. Can you please update your link? Thank you! :)

    http://showyourworkings.cybercorp.co.nz/sewing-patterns

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