So, since I completed the super cute tea towel apron from Part V, I have skipped the following calendar projects:

February 11: Heartfelt Quilt Card

February 15: Heart Window Mobile

I was; however, excited to do this one:
February 18: Patchwork Drawstring Bag, by Ayumi Takahashi at Pink Penguin

The instructions were great and it was really easy to make. This was actually the first time I lined a bag from the inside out. Good stuff.

And here is my first try at it:

I did something stupid and lazy, which was using twill trim as the drawstring casing. Of course it wouldn’t draw all the way closed because the twill was too stiff. So I tore out the casing and replaced it with more of the fabric I used for the body of it.

I went all crazy and decided to make a backpack out of it. (That’s where the twill tape came into play.)

I took this picture just because I could (I love you camera…)