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Sample Sale - Strawberry Cross-Back Split Leg Apron (Sold)

Today the strawberry apron from this post is available as a sample.  This apron is SO cute!  I'd keep it for myself, but it's too small for me.  It's the small size in the pattern (see the blog post for pattern and fabric info). 

The skirt top measures 36" total and for most people it is going to cross in the back about 1-2 above your waistline.  The fit of this apron is very forgiving but I think it's going to fit best if your waist is in the 30" range.  The pattern maker suggests these bust and hip measurements for the small:

Sold - Thank you!

Sample Sale - Extra Large Grocery Bag (Sold)

A few samples will pop up here in the next couple days and here is the first one now...an Extra Large Grocery Bag.  

This bag is made from green twill.  The color is a very dark green called Moss by the manufacturer.  I'd also describe it as army green, olive green, avocado green, or khaki green. 

It's the XL size, which is a mod for the Grocery Bag pattern.  Twill is perfect for the XL bag mod because these lined bags can get heavy--especially in this size.  

The lining is a black and pink floral fabric.   

Sold - Thanks!

Sample Sale - Denim Grocery Bag with Blue Crush Lining (Sold)

Last of the sample sale bags!  This time there are two available.  

These are Grocery Bags made from a 10 ounce dark blue cotton denim. They are very sturdy bag thanks to the medium weight denim.  I have a few like these and they are my go to for canned goods, glass jars, and other heavy stuff.

They are lined in an OOP print called Blue Crush from Dear Stella. 

They are the large size in the pattern.

The topstitching is a heavy, heavy polyester thread called Jeans Stitch (YLI).  I used to stock this thread and might again in 2023 (if I can find it). It's pretty amazing on denim and it's also great for faux Kantha stitching, visible mending, or Sashiko.  It's like a cotton Sashiko thread but the polyester makes it much more durable.

Sold out!  Thanks so much for another great year and best wishes to everyone in 2023! -Michelle

Sample Sale - Tokyo Dreams and Striped Denim Grocery Bag (Sold)

The next sample is a medium Grocery Bag made from an OOP floral fabric from the Tokyo Dreams collection by August Wren for Dear Stella and striped denim.  This one was made using the divided bag mod.  

It's lined in a pink pin dot quilting cotton that is backed with muslin. Thanks to the weighty denim (10 ounce) and the extra interlining, this is a sturdy little bag!

Sold - Thanks!

Sample Sale - Denim Grocery Bag with Rhapsody Lining (Sold)

Today is the last day for sample bags!  I'll try to get 3 set up for sale and then I'm ready for a break before we start the new year.

This one is a Grocery Bag made from a 10 ounce dark blue cotton denim. This is a very sturdy bag thanks to the medium weight denim.  I have a few like this one and they are my go to for canned stuff, glass jars, and other heavy stuff.

It's lined in an OOP print call Rhapsody by Sedef Imer for Riley Blake. 

This one is also the large size in the pattern.

The hot pink topstitching is a heavy, heavy polyester thread called Jeans Stitch (YLI).  I used to stock this thread and might again in 2023 (if I can find it). It's pretty amazing on denim and it's also great for faux Kantha stitching, visible mending, or Sashiko.  It's like a cotton Sashiko thread but the polyester makes it much more durable. 

Sold - Thanks!

Sample Sale - Garden Serenade and Striped Denim Grocery Bag (Sold)

Through the end of the year there will be a number of samples available to blog readers.  There is no limit to how many you can order. They'll be listed in individual posts so I can keep it all straight!  Links to fabric used will be provided when it's possible. These links are affiliate links.

The next sample is a medium Grocery Bag made from a floral fabric called Garden Serenade and striped denim.  This one was made using the divided bag mod.  

It's lined in a pink pin dot quilting cotton that is backed with muslin.  Thanks to the weighty denim (10 ounce) and the extra interlining, this is a sturdy little bag!

Sold - Thanks!