Island Batik asked their Ambassadors to interpret the New Beginnings theme in any way they desired. The name of the January Blog Hop evokes so many ideas.
I had the privilege to use Island Batik's Coastal Mist Collection. These misty sea colors were perfect for interpreting the the theme with a New BeginningsBaby Bag for that precious new beginning.
Every new parent needs all the storage they can get. The pieced chevron panel was fun to make and creates four pockets on the outside of the bag by the placement of the comfortable handles. The inside of the bag sports another pocket and plenty of room to carry all those baby necessities.
See the New Beginning Blog Hop list below for more wonderfully creative ideas from Island Batik Ambassadors
To win a sampling of Island Batik Fabric, subscribe to Stone Cottage Designs-Quilt Blog AND leave comment.ย (Drawing for fabric sample will be at the end of January) Already a subscriber?ย Just leave a comment. If you want to enter to win some Island Batik fabric from Island Batik go to their blog HEREย and enter using the Rafflecopter.
New Beginnings Baby Bag pattern to come and one lucky subscriber will have the chance to win a free pattern for it as well! ( Drawing for New Beginnings Baby Bag will be after the pattern is ready)
109 thoughts on “New Beginnings at Stone Cottage Designs”
Kathy E.
The Coastal Mist collection contains a beautiful array of colors! It's perfect for a carry-all bag for a new mom or dad. I am a new Bloglovin' subscriber and would love to create with this collection.
I really like the way the handles go into the body of the bag, creating greater strength and stability. While I don't usually spend my quilting time on totes, this will be one I will plan to make. It will make the perfect "project" bag to carry both quilting work and genealogy research binders, so I will need to make at least two. The Island Batiks set the pattern off beautifully.
Great looking bag Barbara. I may not have a baby either in my near future (and hopefully not in my grandchildren's futures for a few more years yet), but I can envision a lot of other great uses for a bag with room and extra pocket space.
new subscriber - I dearly love Island Batiks and am always looking for wonderful ideas to use my "collection" I enjoy making tote bags and I think your pattern is beautiful. Especially how the chevrons make the outer pockets. Will be eager for the pattern to be published...and it would be fun to be one of the winners of the drawing ... Karen O in TX
Karen, I am working on the pattern- hopefully it will be ready very soon. I loved how the bag turned out. It grew 'organically', it is great when a plan comes to a good fruition.
Love the bag as does not have to be for new parents. having all those pockets is very handy. Love this new batik line as it reminds me of the pacific northwest which is where I live. I'm a new subscriber.
Thanks Jessica, Coastal Mist is a soft and calm collection! A real change from my usual bright and wild color choices. It is amazing what a 'change of pace' can bring about!
Vicki, I also love a bag with lots of pockets. I am going to make myself 2 more, one for a quilt tote, it holds a great deal, couldn't believe it, and one for a general tote!
I like your bag--very stylish! Remember back in the '80's, when diaper bags all looked as if they had been picked out for a mother who was in grade school herself? So childish and girly? I much prefer your approach. And if you don't remember the '80's as clearly as I do, I've simply dated myself. ๐
LOL Beth! My diaper bags were from the 70's - hand made out of old denim jeans - so NOW who's dating herself. When I designed this bag, I did so with the future in mind! Baby's grow up, but this bag can be used for anything!
Love, love, love the diaper bag!! We have got new great-grands, grands and great nieces and nephews coming this year. These would make such a nice gift for the new Moms. ๐ craftyccain@gmail.com
PS I gladly subscribed via e-mail.
Coastal Mist is a gorgeous collection of color! I love the bag you made, it has so many possibilities. I am a new subscriber to your blog. Now to go browse.
what a great bag. wish i had one of these for my babies (my baby is turning 3 soon), but looks like an awesome bag for lots of things!
i'm a new subscriber! i love IB!
reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)
Kathy E.
The Coastal Mist collection contains a beautiful array of colors! It's perfect for a carry-all bag for a new mom or dad. I am a new Bloglovin' subscriber and would love to create with this collection.
Barbara
Post authorYes Coastal Mist is a lovely collection. I held back a few of the pieces in the collection to use in the accompanying quilt!
Connie Kresin Campbell
What a perfect gift for a family with a new baby, love the batiks you used.
Barbara
Post authorConnie, I usually go for wild and bright, but Island Batik's Coastal Mist, just said Baby Bag to me!
Cindy M
Another awesome blog hop! And such beautiful colors!!
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Barbara
Post authorThank you Cindy!
Lori Smanski
this is lovely. those fabrics are perfect for this baby bag
Barbara
Post authorLori, those where my thoughts exactly! Not to girlish, not boyish- more mom-ish colors, and soothing.
Mary
That is great and would be appreciated by a new parent.
Barbara
Post authorMary, I think it would too.
Allison
This would make an awesome baby shower gift! Wow - lovely fabrics!(I subscribe!)
Barbara
Post authorThanks Allison!
Constance
I really like the way the handles go into the body of the bag, creating greater strength and stability. While I don't usually spend my quilting time on totes, this will be one I will plan to make. It will make the perfect "project" bag to carry both quilting work and genealogy research binders, so I will need to make at least two. The Island Batiks set the pattern off beautifully.
Barbara
Post authorConstance, I agree, it would make a great project bag!
Maryellen McAuliffe
Great idea, and I love the pockets. The colors are great. I follow by Bloglovin
Barbara
Post authorThanks Maryellen!
Chris
Beautiful fabric and great bag. I'm already a subscriber.
Barbara
Post authorThanks Chris!
Cecilia
I'm a new subscriber and I love this bag! It would be great as a carry on while traveling.
Barbara
Post authorCecilia, I tink it would make a great bag for traveling. Now I need to make a couple more!
Joyce Carter
The bag is so gorgeous and I love the fabrics. This would be a wonderful bag to carry all my "treasures" in. I am a new subscriber.
Barbara
Post authorI loved how many pockets it created for all of those treasures.
Anna
Very nice dipper bag.Just moved to ovid michigan and my niece is having a girl...Would be right up her allie..happyness04431@yahoo.com
Barbara
Post authorAnna I will try to get it finished, edited and ready, very soon!
Jody Warner
Coastal Mist colors are very pretty!!
Barbara
Post authorJody, they remind me of a calm quiet morning on the beach.
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Barbara
Post authorThanks Island Batik!
Nancy N
Great looking bag Barbara. I may not have a baby either in my near future (and hopefully not in my grandchildren's futures for a few more years yet), but I can envision a lot of other great uses for a bag with room and extra pocket space.
Barbara
Post authorNancy, it was mentioned earlier that it would make a great quilt project tote. I agree; lots of pockets for tools.
Tracy Greenlee
What a great bag for a new mom! Love the batiks!
Barbara
Post authorThanks Tracy!
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Ariane
Your bag is just beautiful! I love it. I'm subscribed to your blog.
Barbara
Post authorAriane, Thank you so much!
Karen Overton
new subscriber - I dearly love Island Batiks and am always looking for wonderful ideas to use my "collection" I enjoy making tote bags and I think your pattern is beautiful. Especially how the chevrons make the outer pockets. Will be eager for the pattern to be published...and it would be fun to be one of the winners of the drawing ... Karen O in TX
Barbara
Post authorKaren, I am working on the pattern- hopefully it will be ready very soon. I loved how the bag turned out. It grew 'organically', it is great when a plan comes to a good fruition.
Renea Yarolim
Really cute baby bag. I am a new subscriber to your blog. Thanks for the giveaway.
Barbara
Post authorThank you Renea!
Janet T
Love the colors and combination of colors!
Barbara
Post authorThanks Janet.
Nancy Myers
What a lovely bag. I like the colors of the collection.
Barbara
Post authorThank you Nancy!
Laura
Love the bag as does not have to be for new parents. having all those pockets is very handy. Love this new batik line as it reminds me of the pacific northwest which is where I live. I'm a new subscriber.
Barbara
Post authorLaura, yes they are truly indicative of a Coastal Mist.
Terri
I'm already a happy subscriber! Those batiks are beautiful and I love your bag. Good job!
Barbara
Post authorThanks Terri. They are beautiful batiks.
Pam
What a great way to interpret "New Beginnings!" Your baby bag is beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing it.
Barbara
Post authorThanks Pam!
Jessica Baker
I really like the design of this baby bag. The colors of the batiks fit this project perfectly.
Barbara
Post authorThanks Jessica, Coastal Mist is a soft and calm collection! A real change from my usual bright and wild color choices. It is amazing what a 'change of pace' can bring about!
Vicki H
I love a bag with lots of pockets.
Barbara
Post authorVicki, I also love a bag with lots of pockets. I am going to make myself 2 more, one for a quilt tote, it holds a great deal, couldn't believe it, and one for a general tote!
MoeWest
I like the way the chevron panels are used for the pockets, and the fabric is so pretty! I just started following your blog with bloglovin.
Barbara
Post authorThank you Maureen! First time for me making this type of chevron, but not the last! Hint: it is all one panel, the handles make the pockets!
Lynne Stucke
I'm a new subscriber. . . Cute bag! (lynnstck[at]yahoo.com)
Barbara
Post authorThank you Lynne!
Tac
I love this bag and the beautiful fabrics. I signed up for yournewsletter.
Barbara
Post authorThanks Tac!
Pamela Boatright
Very nice bag! Love the pockets, and the straps.
Barbara
Post authorThanks Pamela!
Betsy
This bag would be perfect for my coworker who is finally able to have a baby after 12 years of trying. I follow you on bloglovin and Facebook
Barbara
Post authorThanks Betsy!
Lisa Marie
I have signed up to subscribe by email.
Barbara
Post authorThanks Lisa!
Pam Geisel
Nice bag...love all the pockets!
Barbara
Post authorThanks Pam! I love the pockets too.
Anita Jackson
Adorable Bottle Bag! I subscribe! ~
Barbara
Post authorThank you Anita!
Mom C
Beautiful collection, like your blog. Thanks.
Barbara
Post authorThank you Mom C
Lori Morton
Absolutely AWESOME Bag!!! (could be a Crafty Bag too!!) Looooove the Chevron panel idea!!! Gorgeous fabric!! Love Batiks too ๐
Thank you for chance to win your Give-a-way too....and I am a new Subsciber...found you thru this Hop ๐
Barbara
Post authorThanks Lori!
Maria
What a perfect project for New Beginnings! The bag is wonderful and the fabrics are lovely! Beautifully done!
Barbara
Post authorThank you Maria!
Barbara Gaddy
What a great use of your fabrics and totally represents "new beginnings"
Barbara
Post authorThanks Barbara!
Melody Lutz
I needed a new bag! Perfectly, just for me.
Barbara
Post authorAbsolutely Melody, it doesn't need to be a baby bag.
Beth T.
I like your bag--very stylish! Remember back in the '80's, when diaper bags all looked as if they had been picked out for a mother who was in grade school herself? So childish and girly? I much prefer your approach. And if you don't remember the '80's as clearly as I do, I've simply dated myself. ๐
Barbara
Post authorLOL Beth! My diaper bags were from the 70's - hand made out of old denim jeans - so NOW who's dating herself. When I designed this bag, I did so with the future in mind! Baby's grow up, but this bag can be used for anything!
Connie Cain
Love, love, love the diaper bag!! We have got new great-grands, grands and great nieces and nephews coming this year. These would make such a nice gift for the new Moms. ๐
craftyccain@gmail.com
PS I gladly subscribed via e-mail.
Barbara
Post authorThanks Connie! How wonderful that you family is growing!
Cathy B.
New subscriber via Island Batik. Bag pattern looks wonderful - anxiously awaiting!
Barbara
Post authorThanks Cathy B. The bag pattern is just about ready to go to the editor!
TrulyBlessed
Can't wait for the Baby Bag pattern to be ready. Batiks are beautiful~
Barbara
Post authorDeb, the pattern is almost ready for the editor! I will let everyone know!
Julie Averill
Love your bag and I am a new subscriber.
Barbara
Post authorWelcome Julie!
Katy M
I love your bag! And as a new parent I know how useful it would be ๐ I'm a subscriber x
Mary Furber
What a beautiful bag! And I have a great-nephew on the way, so thanks for the inspiration.
Barbara
Post authorThanks Mary!
Nicole Sender
New e-mail subscriber! Lovely bag and fabric!
Rebecca
I'm in love with batiks!! so of course love the bag and the fabrics. I'm a new subscriber. Happy New Year sewing to you.....
Barbara
Post authorThanks Rebecca And I hope your year is one of fabulous sewing as well!
wendy
Coastal Mist is a gorgeous collection of color! I love the bag you made, it has so many possibilities. I am a new subscriber to your blog. Now to go browse.
Barbara
Post authorThanks Wendy!
Monica
Perfect bag for a coworker.
Barbara
Post authorThanks Monica!
rachell reilly
what a great bag. wish i had one of these for my babies (my baby is turning 3 soon), but looks like an awesome bag for lots of things!
i'm a new subscriber! i love IB!
reillyr2(at)hotmail(dot)
Barbara
Post authorThanks Rachell! Parents of 3 year olds still carry a lot of stuff around.
Jayne
My first grandchild arrived on the 12 January - this would be just right for him!
Barbara
Post authorCongratulations Jayne on the birth of your grandson!
Donna
This is very pretty, perfect gift.
Barbara
Post authorThank you Donna!
Michele T
I need a bag like that!!! Love it... especially those batiks!!
Barbara
Post authorThanks Michele! The pattern will be available soon!
Janine
Gorgeous batiks & your bag would be great carrying things to quilting Bee!
Barbara
Post authorJanine, I think so too!