The 5x7 Heart Stippling Quilted Bag is the first set in the 5x7 Stippling Quilted Bag series.  Thank you to everyone who preordered this series!

 

 The 5x7 heart Stippling Quilted Bag is made in just two hoopings.

This cute bag has a full velcro closure across the top and a fun heart stippling design on the front which creates a quilted look.

$10.00

Complete instructions can be found at the bottom of this page.

To purchase the 5x7 Heart Stippling Quilted Bag, please click on the add to cart button (includes pes, jef & hus formats):

5x7 Heart Stippling Quilted Bag Instructions:

For each bag, cut and fold two pieces of fabric in half and press to the following measurement - 6x16" pressed to 6x8"

Cut two pieces of fleece the same size as the fabric dimensions after it is folded.  Insert one piece of fleece inside each folded piece.

Stitch back first.

Quilted Stippling Heart Bag BACK

1.  Hoop one layer of cutaway stabilizer.

Stitch first color (bag fabric placement outline).

Place a piece of folded fabric on top of bag outline with folded edge even with top straight horizontal stitching line and remainder of design completely covered.

Stitch second color to secure.

2. Stitch third color (velcro placement outline).

3.  Remove hoop from embroidery machine, but do NOT remove design from hoop.  Flip hoop upside down.

Cut a piece of 3/4 inch velcro the following size:

6x10: 7"

5x7: 6"

4x4: 5"

Place bumpy half of velcro on BOTTOM of hooped design, centered over velcro placement rectangular line and covering it completely with smooth side of velcro touching stabilizer and bumpy side facing away.  Tape in place securely.

Replace hoop (velcro will be taped to UNDERNEATH side of hooped design).

Stitch fourth color to secure.

Remove from hoop and trim stabilizer along top edge of design away from opening.  (do not trim sides at this time).

Remove from hoop.

Quilted Stippling Heart Bag Front:

1.  Hoop one layer of cutaway stabilizer.

Stitch first color (bag fabric placement outline).

Place a piece of folded fabric on top of bag outline with folded edge even with top straight horizontal stitching line and remainder of design completely covered.

Stitch second color to secure.

2. Stitch third color (velcro placement outline).

3.  Remove hoop from embroidery machine, but do NOT remove design from hoop.  Flip hoop upside down.

Cut a 6" piece of 3/4 inch velcro the following size:

Place bumpy half of velcro on BOTTOM of hooped design, centered over velcro placement rectangular line and covering it completely with smooth side of velcro touching stabilizer and bumpy side facing away.  Tape in place securely.

Replace hoop (velcro will be taped to UNDERNEATH side of hooped design).

Stitch fourth color to secure.

4.  Stitch fifth color (stippling part one). Trim jump stitches after each stippling part.

Stitch sixth color (stippling part two).

Stitch seventh color (stippling part three).

Stitch eighth color (stippling part four).

Cut a piece of 1/4-5/8" ribbon desired length (I used 36" for Sarah's).  Place one end of ribbon on left hand side of design centered between velcro stitching lines so cut end extends 1/2" outside of design.  Tape in place securely.  Place other end of ribbon on right side of design centered between velcro stitching lines so cut end extends 1/2" outside of design.  Tape in place securely. 

Stitch ninth color to secure.

 4.  Place previously stitched Back piece FACE DOWN on top of stitched design with folded edges and sides even.

Stitch final color to secure.

5.  Remove from hoop.  Trim around perimeter of design leaving approxiamtely 1/4" seam allowance.  Clip curves well.  Trim stabilizer from opening of bag and turn right side out.

You're finished!