Birthday Gift

My BFF is celebrating a milestone birthday next month.  We normally don't exchange gifts but I thought it would be fun to make her something in celebration.  She mentioned that she could use a beach bag.  Oh I can handle that.  I made one for myself a few years ago.

She wanted it squish-able since they are going on vacation in a couple of months and can stick it in the luggage and it won't take up any room.  I made the strip bag from the Fast & Furious Quilting As You Go book by Gudrun Erla.  It's a lickety split bag to make.  I used a Sakura Park jelly roll and some Riley Blake tone on tone dots for the lining.  My BFF loves cherry blossoms so the fabric choice is fitting.  Maybe a bit "too pretty" for the beach or pool-side but I think she will love it.

It needs to be boxed up and wrapped and put into the mail.

Enjoy your day!
Jen :)