My Irish Granny didn’t go into town for her shopping, she went for her ‘messages’. Here is the sort of practical but pretty bag that she would have found very useful for carrying all those messages home, although mine is more likely to hold a sewing project and a snack or two!

Create your own handy and stylish ‘messages’ bag with Janet Clare’s unique ‘The Blues’ Moda fabric with this charming limited edition kit. This classic, simple tote bag, is fully lined with interior patch pockets and has long strong handles.

The kit includes:

Four fat quarters of Janet Clare ‘The Blues’ fabrics to piece the outside of the bag and pockets.

Cream lining fabric, also from ‘The Blues’ collection

Wadding

Indigo fabric and waist shaper to make long bag handles

Full colour sewing pattern

The detailed full colour pattern includes step by step instructions and lots of close up photographs to show how to piece the bag, add lining, pockets and make and attach your handles.

Suitable for all experience levels, but great for beginners, the detailed instructions guide you through the construction of the patchwork blocks. You will soon be creating your own variations and styles!

The finished bag measures 16” x 16”.