Whether you are new to quilting or an experienced quilter looking for a quick gift idea. The simple drawstring bag is a easy pattern with endless possibilities. Designed to give you success in a day.
The simple drawstring bag is one of Aunt Em’s Quick Win patterns. Built around the blocks in her sampler booklets. But they are not limited to the blocks you’ll find there. Feel free to use anything from an orphan block to a simple square of fabric. The original bag features the lollipop tree from the Summer Nights sampler.
I used an orphan block from one of my patterns to make this one for my grandson.
Because I love scrappy I sewed strips together for a colorful happy look.
While I just used a scrap of fabric for my block. Next I dove into my scrap bins, cutting the called for sizes to make the rest of the bag.
Scrap quilters may enjoy making a crumb block to use up their tiny pieces. Another fun idea would be to add embroidery. Get tutorials for my 5 favorite embroidery stitches here.
Who It’s Perfect For
The simple drawstring bag is perfect for beginners. Allowing them to succeed in no time. While giving them basic skills. Use it for yourself to learn the art. Or use it to teach a daughter or grandchild.
Generous scrap quilt quilters find the drawstring bag appealing as a way to kill two birds with one stone. First it enables them to use up their scraps. Secondly it makes a nice gift. Whether on it’s own or filled with teats, a small gift, notions, anything your heart desires.
Get your pattern today. Choose your favorite block. And enjoy a creative journey of simple drawstring bag possibilities. I’d love to see what you come up with. Share it with me via email, or take me @auntemsquilts on instagram.
