Valentine bags of kisses

by Linda Theil

What is better than a bag of kisses on Valentine's Day? Three bags of kisses!

I couldn't resist a tiny fat-quarter bundle featuring pastel images of hearts, rainbows, stars, and unicorns made by Fabric Editions, Inc. I machine quilted two of the fabrics using one that was a "cheater" fabric printed to look like a pieced quilt top. I used the free Spencer-Ogg "Cos-pod" pattern printed at 85-percent to make two, small, Hershey Kiss-filled, Valentine gifts.

Each quilted fat-quarter duo was big enough to cut-out two of the single-pattern-piece pods. Both pods featured a wristlet strap and fancy zip pull; one pull was made from a red, felt button purchased from JoAnn Fabrics.

For my third Valentine, I used a brand new Spencer Ogg "Starburn Crossbody" pattern.

The pouch is made from faux waxed canvas purchased from Sally Tomato. The lining is from the "Hibernation" collection by Tone Finnanger for Tilda Fabrics.

Resources

Spencer-Ogg FREE "Cos-pod" pattern and how-to video, https://youtu.be/HH_HE3X43ws?si=rRypCTHANsCia8-p

Spencer-Ogg "Starburn Crossbody" pattern, https://youtu.be/eYxMJ8atdiM?si=gxUt2FWJa7rMEqdV

Sally Tomato faux waxed duck canvas, https://sallietomato.com/collections/canvas

"Hibernation" for Tilda Fabrics, https://www.tildasworld.com/hibernation/

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