UPDATE: BLUE CRAB QUILT COMPANY IS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS!!!
As the summer winds down I am reflecting on my Row by Row Experience, a shop hop with over 1200 quilt shops from the US and Canada participating. The theme was “Sew a Season.” I traveled to eight shops in Virginia.
I was at one of my local quilt shops, Blue Crab Quilt Company, a few days after the shop hop began on July 1 and was purchasing fabric for the pattern, White Labyrinth by Zen Chic. I noticed the shop’s block for the Row by Row Experience:
I bought the kit (the pattern was free), but soon decided I wanted the blue crabs to pop against the background. And, I wasn’t going to make a quilt with this block. I used a solid navy for the crab and a white background to make a block for a tote bag:
The photo above shows where I “big stitch” quilted the block. I used fusible fleece on the back of the block. I marked it using Sewline’s fabric pencil. This is the best marking pen I have found.
I adapted the pattern, Mini Bow Tucks by Quilts Illustrated. I made it longer. It’s more of a tote bag than a purse. I also didn’t add a pocket on the outside or inside the bag. I used cording to make the bow tucks on the side:
Nautical is very fashionable right now, and I’m loving this finished project:
The shop hop ends September 2, so I still have time to visit at least another shop. I enjoyed all the shops I visited, and I have more projects in the works from each shop.
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Great adaptation of this pattern. The crab is wonderful and I love the big stitch quilting. Thank you for sharing your project.
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I’m so glad you liked it.
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Loved the crab tote where can I buy the pattern or better the kit for it?
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Blue Crab Quilt Company did the pattern and kits for the Row by Row Experience. I heard they may sell the pattern. You might call them: (804) 755-4499 or send them an email: info@bluecrabquiltco.com
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I’m in need of the license plate for my Mom, she said she loved yours but I can’t find it anywhere on your site!?!? I will be up that way in the morning. I just need to make sure I’m not going on a wild goose chase. If you would help me locate it on the ( your) website I’d truly appreciate it. Thank you, Michelle F. Nelder. Web name: redlen2@aol.com/ cell # is /804-712-3171. I have a doctors appointment @ 11:00 just a little ways away from you. Will also be there @ 10:00 a m
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Are you trying to get in touch with Blue Crab Quilt Co? Their number is 804-755-4499 http://www.bluecrabquiltco.com/
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