return on creativity: the "paper" bag

I have to admit that I've been a little stalled lately when choosing which new project to start.  I'm not sure if it's a case of "too many projects, too little time" or if I'm in the midst of a creative block. 

This post has been filed away in my "Internet inspiration" file for awhile.  Add to that inspiration the fact that I owe my sister a gift and the "paper" bag was born.

To make the "paper" I measured for the first line and marked with a fabric marker.

I used the edge of the presser foot as a guide to make the other lines.  However, if you want wider lines or perfect lines you will want to measure and mark as above.  I did stop and check my lines from time to time to see if my lines got a bit wonky (they did) so that I could adjust along the way.

I used my new light box for the first time to transfer my hand written letters to the fabric.  I purchased this light box from Amazon.com a few months ago and it worked great.  (Unfortunately I noticed that the price is now about $10 higher now.)

I hand embroidered the letters using a back stitch.

I "dotted the I" with a felt heart, attached by hand with embroidery floss.

To make the bag I followed this pattern with a few changes.  I shrunk the measurements of the bag to 10 inches wide, 12 inches high, and 5 inches deep.  I didn't use piping and I added a lining.

Check out my Internet muse's etsy shop other items made with "fabric paper".