Hi! By now you’ve probably had a chance to learn about this tour I’m participating in, but if not, feel free to follow along with the schedule at the bottom of this post, including the intro post to find out more. Make sure to check out all the makes so far, I love that all the bags are unapologetically Canadian (is that an oxymoron?) Oh! Don’t forget to enter the giveaway too. I also have a separate giveaway, so keep reading to find out the details.
I wanted to combine my love of language and love of Canada in this post and was so happy to find this article (don’t click on it just yet!), highlighting the updates to the Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historical Principles. This is an actual book, which now I simply must obtain! Anyway, I thought it would be fun to pepper some of these terms and other Canadianisms throughout my post, and see if you can pick them out as I talk about the projects I did for the Canada 150 – it’s in the Bag Tour. So grab some Timmies and snuggle up in your housecoat, and let’s go!
For my projects, I wanted to try out a new pattern designer, because I always think it’s great to keep learning and trying new things. I chose Carla of Carla’s Creations. When I first started sewing, I followed Carla for all her amazing fabric combos and sewing inspiration. She’s always come across as very organized and her projects turn out beautifully. The pattern I’m sharing today is the Mini Slimline Wallet, by Carla’s Creations; you could win a copy too, just keep reading to find out how.
I chose Libs Elliott’s fabric because Libs is Canadian too, but also because her fabric is completely amazing, I want to fill a whole cube van with it and take it home. In fact, I need to take a little detour here and tell you how skookum Libs is. She not only designs fabric (her 3rd collection is due later this year), but she designs quilt patterns using a unique process. I have to share this video showing the collaboration between Libs and Absolut Vodka to celebrate Canada’s 150th.
Is that not the prettiest twenty-sixer you’ve ever seen?
Back to the pattern: I made 3, but I messed up on one, it was a bit hooped, but it still looks nice when it’s closed. The Mini-Slimline has 3 card slots and a small zippered coin section, plus pockets behind. It folds in half and then the flap closes over with a slim magnetic snap. They were pretty quick to sew up, and even though I tend to avoid “production line” sewing, I did with these ones, and they were still quicker than a single larger project, like a bag.
The pattern reads like a tutorial and lists measurements to cut, rather than pattern pieces. My curved flaps were made by using a rounded edge I traced out. I like that the squared flap is a bit more masculine, so it works for a boy too!
Each of my magnets were different finishes: copper, antique brass, and nickel, and were all from Emmaline Bags.
Since the name of this tour includes “In The Bag” I figured I’d better put the wallets in something so I made a bag to match. The Castell Day Bag is the latest pattern from Emmaline Bags and uses the C-frames, also from Emmaline Bags. Look how wide it opens!
I think of mine as the alldressed version, with its mixed coordinates and tons of bling.
I used my very basic backup machine to sew this large, structured bag, while my main machine was getting repaired because it had completely had the biscuit.
The inside pockets are really cool and I’d never done anything like these before, with their gathered bottoms and zippered tops, tons of room!
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I have one more bag to share with you. I originally had this one planned for closer to Canada Day, but after seeing all the amazing bags so far on this tour, I felt like a keener and decided to just give’r!
I used the free Emmaline Bags pattern, Miss Maggie’s Handbag as my backdrop for a single red maple leaf.
The Edgewena strap anchors allowed the front of the bag to stay blank other than the leaf. I just love this bold red on white. Of course I added a “Made in Canada” label; I chose the back for this sleek addition.
So how did you do? Did you learn some new words? To enter to win a copy of the Mini-Slimline pattern from Carla’s Creations, leave a comment telling me a favourite Canadianism, or Canadian food. I’ll draw a random winner after June 10, 2017, so make sure to enter your email when you comment, otherwise I won’t be able to contact you. Make sure to also enter our big giveaway through rafflecopter at the bottom of the post. Good luck to everyone, and thanks for stopping by, eh?
Each blog has an exclusive giveaway, so be sure to visit them all.
Tour Discounts
- 10% off! Tangled Blossoms Design is offering 10% off anything in stock for the duration of the tour. Offer expires June 10, 2017. Use discount code HAPPYBIRTHDAYCANADA
- 15% off! Bringberry Handbag Hardware and Design is offering 15% off anything in stock for the duration of the tour. Offer expires June 10, 2017. Use discount code LOVECANADA150
Tour Stops
(These links will be active on and after the day they are scheduled.)
June 4
June 5
Tangled Blossoms Design ◊ With Love in Every Stitch ◊ Happy Okapi
June 6
Michelle’s Creations ◊ Barabooboo ◊ Soca Sewing
June 7
Glitter in my Coffee ◊ Michelle’s Creations ◊ Seam of my Pants
June 8
Seam of my Pants ◊ Creative Roots Sewing ◊ Happy Okapi
June 9
June 10
Giveaway ends at midnight EDT (North America)
July 1
CANADA DAY 150
Giveaway Prizes
- Grand Prize: 2 PDF patterns from Blue Calla Patterns, $50 voucher from Bringberry Handbag Hardware and Design, $40 voucher from Fabric Please
- Second Prize: 2 PDF patterns from Blue Calla Patterns, $35 voucher from Emmaline Bags, $25 voucher from MM Cork Supply
- Third Prize: $50 voucher from Blackbird Fabrics
- $30 voucher to spend on any in stock fabrics from Tangled Blossoms Design, 1 Pattern from Thread Riding Hood
- $25 voucher from Fabric Please, 1 Pattern, plus hardware kit from Emmaline Bags
- $25 voucher from Fabric Please, 1 PDF Pattern from Thread Riding Hood
- $25 voucher from Fabric Please, 1 PDF Pattern from FABulous Home Sewn
- $25 voucher from Fabric Please, 1 PDF Pattern from FABulous Home Sewn
- $30 voucher from Sitka Fabrics
- $25 voucher from MM Cork Supply
- Ooh La La Jewellery* bag pattern & hardware kit from Among Brenda’s Quilts (Includes shipping within Canada & USA.)
- A selection of items for bag making from Flare Fabrics (Includes shipping within Canada.)
- $25 voucher from Stay Home Fabrics
- $25 voucher from Funky Monkey Fabrics
- Store credit for 1 yard of custom knit from Crookshanks Custom Textiles
- Store credit equal to one meter of custom knit plus one meter of solid from Midnight Mountain Fabrics
Canada 150 — In The Bag Giveaway
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* Jewellery is the Canadian spelling.
What a sweet article!! One of my favourite Canadianism would be “Timmies”…..I love that you can say “I’m going to grab a timmies and everyone knows exactly what that means!!
Yes, and we seem to love our coffee almost as much as we love our beer!
This tour is amazing discovering Canadian designers, Canadian suppliers and bloggers I will be sad to see it come to an end. Thankfully I am now following new bloggers. My favourite Canadianism is toque I like to keep my ears warm.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it and found some new suppliers and bloggers! I love that toque is Canadian, the closest equivalent in the US is a beanie, but it’s not really the same.
I love your creations!!
Thanks Angelina!
I travel to the US a lot and it’s always a hassle trying to keep my currencies separate. The Mini Slimline looks small enough that I could put two in my purse. The hard part will be choosing from all the awesome Canadian fabrics.
My favourite Canadian food is Smarties. In Canada, they are hard shelled chocolates (similar to, but superior to, M&Ms). In the US, Smarties are sugar tablets wrapped in a cellophane tube. We call them “Rockets” here.
They don’t know what they’re missing! Yes, you could definitely 2 of these in any purse!
Love the article. Pouting would have to be a favorite guilty pleasure.
Poutine is one of my favourites too, but I very rarely indulge in it!
Whoa! Tons of Canadianisms that I didn’t know. And that video positively gave me chills.
A couple I don’t really use, but I was familiar with them all; it would be interesting to see an analogy of Canadianisms based on region (or maybe I’m just a nerd!).
Great bags & wallets! My fav CAN stuff…Victoria, Butchart Gardens, high tea at the Empress, coffee crisps, and poutine!!!
I love all those too! Victoria on a sunny day is incredible.
Love this post! That video was a great addition, I found it very interesting. Thank you so much for sharing our products and my Castell pattern too. I am thrilled – Janelle of Emmaline Bags.
I’m so glad you liked it. Thanks for participating in the tour; we’re so lucky to have a great supplier and designer.
Great blog post – I need to run out to LCBO for a bottle of that vodka but wait ….nooooooo! I am in the US!!! shucks !! Fantastic bags!! Fav Canadian food…so hard … poutine (no one here knows what that is!!!) and tourtiere (big favs with me) but I love perogis too (from the local Church woman’s group in the town where I grew up!) and cabbage rolls – so much variety in ethnic food in Canada!!!! Loved it….
Oh no! Maybe you can ask a relative to grab one for you. I also love the variety of food here.
This hop is sew fun, I’ve learned alot about our great Country and i love the we as Canadians are known the world over as being “Polite,” funny really but it’s a nice reputation to have lol. We really do have a unique way of talking, you can usually tell if someone is from the Prairies or the maritime provinces just by the words they use rather than the accent.
Favourite Canadian food is maple syrup
I love how all the counter staff at Tim Hortons call me “dear”. I also love how Timmie’s is the great equalizer. People of all ages, native born, or new comers, can be seen at Timmie’s. But please, don’t give me a double, double.
I’m Canadian, so I didn’t learn any new words. You did a great job on the bags! I have to say that a road trip is just not complete without a stop for timbits!
Canadian, me too! Not sure about a favorite Canadian thing, but I am partial to our spelling differences for many words.
Another great stop on the tour. That little wallet is cute, but the pattern is on the pricey side, IMO
I love the white bag, what fabric did you make it out of? My favorite place in Canada is Victoria, it’s so pretty with all the flower baskets downtown, and I always seem to relax when visiting there.
Thank you! I used a Moda quilting cotton, from DinkyDoo Fabrics.
Lovely bags Reece! I have that pattern from Carla on my to do list so I was glad to see your makes for inspiration. Your Canada bag is gorgeous (and you are so brave to make a white bag)! Awesome post. I think my favourite Canadianism is that we spell so many words the British way (which is always messing with my spellcheck).
Best Canadian word…toque
Happy 150 Canada!
I’ve been learning about Canada during this blog tour. I am not that familiar with Canada but love the way Canadians speak.
A favourite food would be tourtiere. Loved your blog post, your cute wallet and bags. The blog tour is great!
I need the dictionary to decipher most of the Canadianisms – Eh!
I LOVE your maple leaf bag! It’s amazing! My favourite Canadianism is Sorry. Sometimes I’m amazed at how often I say it.
I love the Canadianism “may two four” for Victoria Day. Did you know that they don’t call it that in Quebec? I still call that holiday May 2-4 and Quebecers look at me like the crazy Ontarian that I am. :p
I laughed out loud at your “unapologetically Canadian”. Too Funny!
I don’t think they call it that in BC either; we call it May Long. I’m glad you liked my “oxymoron” 😉
I already bought the Mini Slimline Wallet pattern and dashed off (ok, not dashed off since I used canvas for the first time and that needed much hair pulling and whining) several. I think they are cute! I also love following Carla on her Insta feed.
Love your Canada bag…
Wow, just WOW! Your white and red bag is stunning. I also love those mini wallets.
My Favourite Canadianism has got to be poutine – I don’t get it often, but when I do it is always savoured.
All of your bags are lovely-I just ordered the new Castell daybag from Emmaline-can’t wait to get my mitts on the hardware! Your Canada day bag is just perfect…the maple leaf is beautiful! I have a definite sweet tooth-I love butter tarts and nanimo bars. 🙂
Beautiful bags! Now I need to get with it and make something.
I love Nanaimo bars and that you say aboot instead of about
I like that we call our dollar coin a Loonie and two dollar coin a Toonie. Our money is coloful.. Eh, it’s great to be a Canadian. .
Love all your creations – especially the New Emmaline Bag! Most of all your interpretation of Miss Maggie is simply stunning.
You are inspiring as always.
Love Canada and your Mounties are the best
This site was brought to my attention just now. I’m impressed with both the sewing and the word write-up!