Emerson "quilted" Crossbody Bag (The Blanket Statement)
Join Melanie MacDonald, one of the 7 authorized BeColourful instructors in the world and is an experienced quilter / sewist / bag maker for this 5 1/2 hour workshop (5 hours of instruction and a 30 minute lunch break)
The Emerson "quilted" Crossbody Bag is perfect for an intermediate quilter or confident beginner and is a great modern crossbody bag that can be made dressy, causal or to fit your personality.
The Emerson "quilted" Crossbody bag is the perfect blend of utility and style! Small enough to wear crossbody, or more traditionally as a belt bag, yet it still offers a surprisingly spacious interior with a handy slip pocket. Keep your belongings secure with zippered closures for the main compartment, as well as a convenient front pocket (great for your phone or passport)! Perfect for travel or adventure, but also day-to-day running around... the Emerson "quilted" Crossbody bag is up for anything!
Finished Bag Dimensions
9" wide x 5" tall x 3" deep
Pattern (required)
Fabric and Bag Hardware requirements:
Exterior Fabric - FQ or a pieced version (18" x 22") NOTE: if you use directional fabric, you will need larger pieces
Lining Fabric - 1/2 yard
Batting or Soft & Stable 18" x 22"
Binding - 2 yards or 15" x 15" piece of fabric. Bias binding is strongly recommended for this project.
1 1/2 yards of 1" wide webbing (for straps)
1 - 8” number 5 closed end zipper for front pocket
1 - 12” number 5 closed end zipper
1 - 1” Slide Release Buckle
1 - 1” Slide Adjuster
NOTE: Note only does Watergirl Quilt Co carry great fabric, we recently expanded our selection of bag making hardware. Click her to check them out.
Pre-Class preparations (required)
In order to focus on the bag making during the class, you are required to have an 18" x 22" sandwich (exterior fabric, batting and lining fabric) fully quilted.
No class time has been allotted for the quilting.
Note: you may use batting or Soft & Stable; your preference.
Required supplies:
- thread to match / contrast your chosen fabrics
- friction pens and a white chalk pen
- 28 mm rotary cutter & replacement blades (always good to start a bag project with a new blade)
- clips
- scotch tape
- pins / clips
- 24" ruler
- other general sewing supplies
Sewing Machine
- must be in good working order
- user guide / manual; always good to bring your user guide / manual incase you run into any problems.
- pedals, power cords
- feet (zipper, 1/4" are both recommended)
- new machine needle
In our classroom at Watergirl Quilt Co, you will be able to enjoy the use of our
- tables; sit / stand mechanical raise and lower
- chairs
- iron and ironing boards
- cutting mats on large table for cutting
- cutting mat at each work station
NOTE: for added comfort bring a seat cushion.
Complimentary coffee and tea will be available in our kitchenette. Please bring a travel mug or sealed cup to avoid any spillage. Tap water is drinkable.
Lunch
There will be a 30 minutes break for lunch. Lunch (Salad bar with variety of proteins, veggies and legumes; plus dessert) is included in class fee.
NOTE: our fridge space is limited, so we suggest you make use of a thermal lunch bag if you bring any of your own food / snacks.
Allergy alerts
Customers suffer from various allergies and medical conditions. To help avoid any incidents, we request you do not bring or wear the following:
- Seafood
- Peanuts
- Perfumes / scented products
Machine rentals
Don't feel like bringing your machine with you? Rental machines are available (limited quantity). Please contact our store directly to confirm current pricing and availability.
Arrival
You may enter via the main door of the store or if someone is in the classroom they can open the door to make it easier to bring your things in. Please note that you will be allowed in as soon as the store front opens at 9:30 am. You may notice staff in the store earlier, but they will be busy preparing for store opening.
Parking
Limited parking spots are available in the parking lot at store level. Please refer to signage to ensure you are NOT parked in a designated residential parking spot. Free long term town parking is available on the river side of our building (to the left). There is NO parking allowed on Water Street. E-chargers are available within the Shoppers Drug Mart parking lot. NOTE: there is a time limit for parking at Shoppers Drug Mart.
Cancellation of Class/Retreat?
Should you decide to cancel your registration more than 2 weeks prior to the class date, you will receive a full store credit on a Watergirl Quilt Co. gift card. If you cancel 2 weeks or less prior to the class date, you will forfeit your full registration fee.
If you are unable to attend, you do have the option of finding your own replacement participant, but Watergirl Quilt Co. will not assist with this nor give any fee credit to the original participant. You would be required to email us the name and contact information of your replacement.
If Watergirl Quilt Co. has to cancel an event that you have paid for, you will receive a full refund. Occasionally classes and retreats may be cancelled due to not meeting the minimum required 4 participants has not been reached prior to class date. In this case, a full refund will be issued to you via your original payment method; if payment method was by credit or debit. If the original payment was by cash, you will be issued a full refund on a Watergirl Quilt Co. gift card. These refunds will be issued within 14 days of the cancellation. You may also apply the credit amount to a different class.
For more details on our "Refund policy" please refer to FAQ on our website https://www.watergirlquiltco.com/faq.htm
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Please note this class is for an advanced sewist, but a is also good for a confident beginner |
| Requirements: | Must have or purchased the Blanket Statement - Emerson "Quilted" Bag pattern and come to class with your quilted sandwich (refer to pre-class preparations) |
| Instructor: | Melanie MacDonald |
| Instructor Bio: | After admiring quilt magazines in grocery stores for years, Melanie finally worked up the courage to make her first one in 1998. She had a borrowed sewing machine and absolutely no knowledge of quilting, whatsoever. The results were predictably disastrous, yet she was completely and immediately hooked. In the twenty-five years since she has become an extremely adept and ambitious quilter, always willing and excited to try new techniques and tools. What started as a hobby has turned into a lifelong passion. Melanie is always making quilts, talking about quilts, admiring quilts, looking at patterns, petting fabric, going to quilt shows, or packing to go on retreats with friends who are equally obsessed passionate about quilting. There is only one thing Melanie enjoys as much as quilting and that is encouraging others in their pursuit of the art. As a former corporate workshop facilitator, Melanie strives to create a learning atmosphere that is welcoming, fun, and encouraging. She wants all students to leave her courses feeling empowered and proud of their efforts. While she enjoys teaching all forms of quilting, her favourite by far is paper piecing the BeColourful way. She saw her first BeColourful quilt online in 2011 and became determined to one day make them all! She has attended several of Jacqueline?s courses and is extremely proud and honoured to be one of 7 Authorized BeColourful Teachers in the world and one of 3 in Canada. Melanie and her dog, Bobbin, live in Ottawa, Ontario. Follow her on Instagram at Sewcial_ambition |
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