Influencer Tour: Enchanted

Welcome to our little corner of the Enchanted Influencer Blog Hop. We feel very privileged to participate in this event!

Special thanks to FreeSpirit Fabrics and Valori Wells for providing this beautiful fabric line and allowing us to immerse ourselves in its tropical world of color.

For the past year, traveling was at a responsible and cautious minimum, but Valori’s Enchanted fabric line gave us just the escape we needed!

We sewed eight different projects using these cheerful fabrics, and we hope that they will inspire you and give you some ideas for your next project.

GIVEAWAY: Be sure to leave a comment on this blog post stating which ByAnnie bag you would love to sew using Valori Wells’ Enchanted and why. We will choose one commenter* at random to win an Enchanted pre-cut pack from FreeSpirit Fabrics!

*We will reach out to the winner through email. That winner will have 48 hours to respond with shipping information. If we do not receive a response within 48 hours, we will choose another winner.

“Experience fuels my creative spirit. Enchantment arose from my experience of the magical color, intricate designs, and generous people I discovered in and around Marrakech. The colors of the city are intense and vibrant, from the rugs to the spices, they can’t be ignored.

I absorbed the patterns surrounding me in the Moroccan tiles, wood and gypsum carvings, and paintings, and tried to capture the scenes that resonated with me in photos. Outside the city, Anima Gardens, is an oasis of color and art. I was encircled by thousands of green hues, textures, and vibrant, colorful sculptures. Every inch of the landscape was a feast for the eyes. I was captivated by the intricate tiles at our small lunch café and by the amazing contrast of the desert with the bright woven camel rugs during an afternoon camel ride.

Block printing with the young ladies of Project Soar - who use affirmations at the beginning of every session: I am Strong, I am Smart, I am Capable, I am A Leader, I am A Feminist - reminded me of my own words of affirmation. This collection is my physical representation of these personal inspirations and experiences. I hope Enchantment inspires your own creative experience.” — Valori Wells on “Enchanted”

We were excited to use Valori Wells’ new fabric line for our projects. It has a great variety in color and scale. Enchanted provides great smaller scale prints (perfect for binding), a number of medium-size prints (ideal for main and coordinating fabrics), larger scale prints (great for main fabrics on medium to large bags), and lighter colors (wonderful for lining the inside of a bag). The wide variety of colors made auditioning zipper and mesh colors extra fun, too! See more of this fun line HERE!

The pages feature pockets in a variety of styles made of mesh or vinyl. Remove the pages for easy access in class, or switch them out with a different set of pages for another project.

Learn more about this pattern HERE.

• Mesh color: Blastoff Blue and Parrot Blue
• Fold-over elastic color: Blastoff Blue
• Hardware color: Antique Brass
• Zipper color: Wild Plum (258)

*Find specific quantities and amounts HERE when you click on the Supply Tab.

Catch All Caddy 2.0

One of Annie’s very favorite patterns, Catch All Caddy 2.0 will organize a wide variety of items from nursery necessities to notions.

The inner bellowed dividers expand, allowing objects to stand upright while keeping them contained and in place.

Learn more about this pattern HERE.

• Coordinating fabric (inner dividers): Beaded Zig-Zag - Blue
• Hardware color: Antique Brass
• Zipper color: Cobalt (225)

*Find specific quantities and amounts HERE when you click on the Supply Tab.

In Control

If you’d like an organizer with a smaller footprint, check out Catch All Caddy 2.0’s little sister, In Control!

Perfect for coffee table organization, gifting, and more, this caddy is ideal for limited space.

We keep an In Control by each of our sewing machines in our design studio to hold all the tools we want close at hand.

Learn more about this pattern HERE.

• Coordinating fabric (inner dividers): Medallions - Indigo and Dots - Sky
• Hardware color: Antique Brass
• Zipper color: Apple Green (200)

*Find specific quantities and amounts HERE when you click on the Supply Tab.

Clam Up

Coin purses, makeup organization, gifts? Clam Up has you covered with five adorable sizes to suit your needs.

We recommend sewing the extra-large size first to get the hang of sewing the pattern before moving on to the smaller sizes.

Sew all five and nest them inside of each other when not in use!

Learn more about this pattern HERE.

• Lining fabric: I Am - Indigo
• Coordinating fabric: Olive Branches - Emerald
• Hardware color: Antique Brass
• Zipper color: Apple Green (200)

*Find specific quantities and amounts HERE when you click on the Supply Tab.

Pack It In

If you’ve ever experienced a messy suitcase or chaotic dresser drawer, Pack It In might be your solution!

These handy cases in three sizes feature a breathable mesh window and a secure zippered top.

In addition to clothing and travel needs, these cases could be great for fabric storage, project pieces, toys, sheets/duvet covers, and more!

Learn more about this pattern HERE.

• Lining fabric: Kind Love - Garden
• Coordinating fabric: Pink, Blue, Orange (solids)
• Mesh fabric color: Dandelion (L), White (M), Pumpkin (S)
• Zipper color: Apple Green (200)

*Find specific quantities and amounts HERE when you click on the Supply Tab.

Switchback

The Switchback satchel may be worn as either a backpack or an over-the-shoulder or crossbody purse, depending on your preference. The straps convert for all three carrying options!

Pockets in a variety of styles keep everything organized and easy to access, and handy accessory straps may be used for keys or a carabiner.

The color-block style on the front and back of the bag allowed us to play with more than one Enchanted fabric. Fun!

Learn more about this pattern HERE.

• Lining fabric: Dots - Sky
• Coordinating fabric: Small Lanterns - Tangerine
• Fold-over elastic color: Pumpkin
• Hardware color: Antique Brass
• Zipper color: Pumpkin (287) and Raspberry (252)

*Find specific quantities and amounts HERE when you click on the Supply Tab.

Thank you for joining us on this mini sew-cation! We hope you were inspired to make something fun with this fabulous fabric line by Valori Wells.

Be sure to ask your local quilt shop if they’ll be carrying this fabric line so they can bring it in for you!

GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment on this blog post stating which ByAnnie bag you would love to sew using Valori Wells’ Enchanted fabric line for FreeSpirit Fabrics and why.

We will choose one commenter* at random to win Enchanted pre-cuts!

*We will reach out to the winner through email. That winner will have 48 hours to respond with shipping information. If we do not receive a response within 48 hours, we will choose another winner.

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----Happy Stitching