Red Telephone Box pattern on Etsy
I had the idea of a Red Telephone Box quilt pattern for a long while. As you know, I love old architecture, and I fell in love with the vine- and plant-decked Oxford windows. So I added a Victorian street lamp along with a lit-up window – an Oxford window, if you will. Once I had designed and made the block, it became obvious to me that I wanted to make a travel bag with it.
I not only finished sewing the bag, I also managed to make good progress toward an architecture-influenced painting.
After meticulously drawing out the previous symmetrical design with drafting tools, I changed my mind and reordered the elements in an asymmetrical fashion. This is the planning sketch for the new drawing.
Now that the initial drawing is done, I will start adding shading and the ornamental details. Then I get to start painting it. Still a long way to go, but I enjoy getting lost inside a long project.
After the last two Wandering Camera posts full of Oxford photos and the drawing, I couldn’t ignore the Red Telephone Box block any more.
Last week I used my very own crossbody bag pattern to make this bag. I had all the materials at hand, even a fire-engine red zipper.
As this was my One Monthly Goal, I am linking up with Patty at Elm Street.
This blue fabric that I had been saving for a special project was perfect for the back. I love that it has “Destination Adventure” printed on it.
Red Telephone Box quilt pattern on Etsy
I pieced the red grid on my telephone booth. However, for easier piecing, I also included pattern sections without the grid. The grid can be added afterwards via a thick-width machine stitch. The finished block is 12″, which I find to be a great size for fun projects. The Red Telephone Box quilt pattern is available on my Etsy shop, if you wish to make one.
Now when I travel, I am all set to walk around in old cities carrying my camera, my little travel journal / notebook, even a sketchbook and colour pencils. It’s even the perfect size for the day trips we love to take on weekends.
If you have missed the photos or want to revisit, here are the links for a few of my photos of Christ Church, Oxford –
Posts On England Travel – 2016
Oxford – Christ Church Part II
You can also still link up on this month’s Wandering Camera.
Happy Wandering,
-Soma
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44 Comments
Gail
What a wonderful travel bag…perfect way to use your phone booth block! Great fabric for the back of the bag too! Happy travels. You are all ready for adventure.
Cheryl Brickey
This is such an awesome bag! It is a wonderful design and the perfect size for travels!
Karen
This is darling!
Patty
Your work is beautiful! Thanks for linking up with Elm Street Quilts One Monthly Goal and congrats on your finish!
Kelly Anne Rothaermel
I like that! The telephone booth really pops! Great job! Have a great week!
Kate
A very fun bag! The red telephone box really shines in that setting.
Frédérique
Love the new purpose of this beautiful block! You had a brilliant idea!
Kim
Your red telephone bag is fabulous, Soma. Love that light and the fabric for the back is perfect for you….love this fabric!
DecorCraftDesign
Wonderful drawing!
Susan Mann
Wow those are fabulous. I love seeing your drawings xx
nessjibberjabberuk
That’s the perfect bag for me. You know how much I love my red telephone boxes!
Kaja
Your bag is lovely! I like the red phone box a lot and your idea of how to use the piece was perfect, right down to the fabric you have used for the back.
Angie Winter
Soma – the perfect travel companion for an artist and scholar – YOU! Lovely, lovely bag!
Sandra Walker
Such the perfect use for this block, Soma! Your piecing and your painting skills are a marvel.
My Corner of the World
That is such a fabulous finished project! It’s so creative and should appeal to many who remember the ‘red phone booth’!
I appreciate your contribution to ‘My Corner of the World’ this week!
Margy
Love the red telephone box quilted bag. Very creative. – Margy
Linda Calverley
Love the bag with the red telephone box and your architectural drawings are super.
Tanza Erlambang
telephone box looks unique and awesome…
Have a great day
Emily
Wow, it’s the prefect travel bag! I love the print on the back almost as much as I love the lamp and phone box on the front. What a great bag for day trips!
NatureFootstep PhotoArt
wow, I´m amazed, this is wonderful and seem sooo fun :)
Mary @ Over 40 and a Mum to One
You’re very clever and the finished bag looks great #sundaysnap
Anja @ Anja Quilts
What a great idea to turn the block into a bag. It looks great. Thanks for linking up with Thank Goodness It’s Finished Friday.
Jessica
This is a very nice idea!! Loved it!
Sue Palmer
Beautiful bag, perfect for travelling, love the red phone box.
Wendy Welsh
This is very clever! I love those red telephone boxes. We had them in New Zealand for many years. Thank you for linking up to the Peacock Party.
A ShutterBug Explores
Beautiful and creative bag ~ love the red pop of color!
Happy Day To You,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Sarah Wood
What a gorgeous bag – we are just outside Oxford so have the privilege of frequent visits, lovely city.
Sarah MumofThree World
Your bag looks amazing! And your drawing of the buildings in Oxford is going to be stunning.
#SundaySnap
Nicole/DVAtist
Wow that is so cleaver and beautifully made.
Toni Leggate
Made me smile, thank you. We are gradually losing our Red Boxes here in the UK; just like the old post boxes have almost vanished. Apparently it is ‘progress’.
Love the bag, excellent idea.
Carol
You are so creative!
gillena
Gorgeous travel bag. Have a nice weekend
Muchlove
peppylady (Dora)
Cool quilt box you must be a Dr Who fan,
Michelle
Awesome pattern! I love the telephone box. It made a really nice bag
Christine
Beautiful red telephone bag!
Mary
That turned out beautifully. I love the airplane fabric with it and the red zipper is perfect. That will be such fun to carry.
Sal Scheibe
That’s such a gorgeous bag! Love your pattern!
riitta k
Your red telephone quilted bag is so neatly done! Congrats – have a nice day!
Dixie
O My! I do love your crossbody travel bag, Soma!
Your drawing looks lovely too.
Sheryl
Hi Soma oh wow love your telephone box the pattern is awesome,well done my friend your new bag is fabulous clever you xx
Lady Fi
These are fabulous!
Jeneta
It’s wonderful! I love every aspect of it; the telephone box, the red zipper, the strap, the back fabric (which could also be the front). So fabulous!
Kathleen Kingsbury
Neat!!
Ulrikessmaating
Hej soma,
What a great bag! Love it :-) best wishes from denmark, ulrike :-)