
The Half Yard Drawstring Bag Tutorial that we released in 2024 was such a hit that it deserved its very own encore! Join Kimberly for another FREE video tutorial on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel and make your own perfectly pieced, totally tidy, and endlessly customizable Embellished Half Yard Drawstring Bag.
Embellished Half Yard Drawstring Bag Supplies List
The Embellished Half Yard Drawstring Bag is the perfect way to use your favorite 6″ Foundation Paper Pads from It’s Sew Emma in a pretty and practical 1-hour project. We made our Embellished Half Yard Drawstring Bag with fabric from the Family Tree Collection by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics and featured the 6″ Economy Quilt Block Foundation Paper. Here is what you will need to make yours:
- One 6″ Foundation Paper pieced block
- 6″ Economy Quilt Block Foundation Paper
- 6″ Woven Star Quilt Block Foundation Paper
- 6″ Log Cabin Quilt Block Foundation Paper
- 6″ Square in a Square Quilt Block Foundation Paper
- 6″ Pineapple Quilt Block Foundation Paper
- 6″ Courthouse Steps Quilt Block Foundation Paper
- 6″ Vintage Milkmaid’s Star Quilt Block Foundation Paper
- 6″ Vintage Kite Quilt Block Foundation Paper
- 6″ Snail Trail Quilt Block Foundation Paper
- 6″ Sparkle Star Quilt Block Foundation Paper
- 1/2 yard of fabric for the body
- 1/4 yard of fabric for the drawstrings (not Fat Quarter friendly)
- Black Fineliner Frixion Erasable Marker
- Dritz Ezy-Pull Bodkin

The Original Half Yard Drawstring Bag Tutorial
Visit the original Half Yard Drawstring Bag Tutorial from 2024 for a beginner-friendly option that’s perfect for making quick presents or an afternoon of stash busting ahead of baby-shower and wedding-shower season!
Share with FQS
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Happy quilting!




