Stellar Tote in Wishflower - Project Hop
Hi friends 🌸
I’m so excited to be part of the Wishflower Project Hop, celebrating Wishflower, a fabric collection designed by Rachel Rossi of Designs by RR for Benartex. Wishflower has been out in the world for a little while now, and this hop is all about shining a light on the creative ways makers are using it. Inspired by hope, growth, and everyday beauty, the collection features flowing florals and a soft, versatile palette that works beautifully for quilts, garments, and accessories.
Windy Day & Tallium Tangle in Blue
For my Stellar Tote, I chose Windy Day in Blue and Tallium Tangle in Blue.
Windy Day has a gentle, drifting feel that almost looks like petals caught in a breeze. Tallium Tangle adds a bit more visual texture with its layered floral design. Using both in the same blue colorway created a calm, cohesive look with subtle depth. Blue felt like the right choice for a tote I plan to use often. It’s soft but grounding, delicate but still practical.
Why I Chose the Stellar Tote
For this hop, I couldn’t wait to make my Stellar Tote, one of my go-to bag projects. This pattern lets the fabric take center stage while giving you a roomy, practical bag you’ll reach for again and again. The PDF pattern includes clear instructions to assemble quilted panels and turn them into a bag with structure and personality. It’s a design that celebrates beautiful quilting cottons and invites you to mix prints in a way that feels calm and intentional.
Adding Textures with quilting
Sewing this tote reminded me how much fabric choice shapes a project. The prints really do most of the work, so I kept the design simple and let the florals move. The quilting brought it all together. I started the circular design with a Circle Cut ruler, then finished with my walking foot and my favorite Aurifil Thread, adding texture and movement without competing with the fabric.
I always enjoy seeing how one collection can look completely different depending on the maker and the project. That’s what makes a hop like this so inspiring.
Join the Hop + Giveaway 🎁
The Wishflower Project Hop lineup is full of inspiration:
🌸 @designsbyrr – Four fresh projects created just for this line
🪡 @homemadeemilyjane – Quilts featuring Wishflower
🥁 @shadowvalleyquilts – Percussion Quilt
🌼 @onwilliamsstreet – A Wishflower Quilt
👜 @thaicharmllc – Stellar Tote
🎒 @cutemonkeyfabrics – Bag
👟 @uhohcreations – Michael Traveller Bag
🖼️ @maraquiltdesigns – Ombre Wall Hanging
And yes, there’s a giveaway with chances to win a Wishflower bundle from Benartex, prizes from each maker in the hop, and multiple patterns from Rachel Rossi. To enter, follow all participating designers on Instagram. Bonus entries are available for sharing and tagging friends. Be sure to visit each stop to see how everyone interpreted Wishflower. It’s such a great way to spark ideas for your own sewing table.
👉 Learn more and see full hop details here.
Happy Sewing! 🌷🧵
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