The Pembina Backpack – The Blanket Assertion

I’m thrilled to share the subsequent TBS sample with you – the Pembina Backpack! 

(Or affectionately recognized in my home because the Pembina PackPack!)

Yow will discover the PDF sample right here and the paper sample right here!

Sure, one other quilted bag! Designing, making and writing the Emerson Crossbody sample was one in all my most fulfilling and rewarding enterprise experiences thus far. So, why cease at only one?!

Now, to allow you to in on somewhat secret. I truly made the primary Pembina Backpack pattern waaaaay again in March. That is proper, earlier than Emerson was even launched! I used to be on a bag making roll and I could not cease! 

In fact, small tweaks have been made to the development and sample during the last six months, however the total design has stayed the identical. 

The Pembina Backpack is ideal for all of your on a regular basis expeditions, offering a trendy and practical design! This backpack presents two pockets for both inside or exterior storage, permitting you to customise your group! 

It incorporates a zipper-free, drawstring and grommet closure to maintain your stuff safe, whereas nonetheless permitting handy entry. Plus, there’s a heavy-duty snap for further energy and sturdiness! Not simply lovable – it really works, too!

Completed Bag Dimension: 11″W x 13.5″H x 5.5″D

The Pembina Backpack is a quilted bag that won’t solely take your stitching/quilting abilities to the subsequent stage, however will even meet all of your adventuring wants! 

This sample contains grommets, snaps and binding, however don’t be concerned… I’ve acquired you! I’ve FILLED the sample with each tip and trick I’ve realized during the last 30+ years behind a stitching machine. Plus, it’s written with a newbie in thoughts. Significantly, it contains over 70 diagrams! 

So why is it named Pembina, and what the heck is a Pembina anyway? Nice query! 

First, it is necessary to notice that every one TBS Patterns are named after locations in Manitoba (the place I dwell). 

Second, keep in mind how I discussed the Emerson Crossbody bag? Nicely, their names are literally associated! You’ll be able to learn all about Emerson right here, however in brief – Emerson is a small city on the Manitoba border CROSSING (get it?!) between Canada and the USA. 

And Pembina is a small city on the border crossing, however on the US facet in North Dakota – the place we come BACK into Canada. 

So we CROSS(physique) by Emerson and are available BACK(pack) by Pembina. 

Tacky and I’m right here for it. 

Pic from a street journey simply after passing by Pembina, ND!

Just a little extra concerning the phrase and that means…

Many sources attribute the origin of the phrase “pembina” to the Cree nepeminan, that means excessive bush-cranberry; such cranberries are plentiful all through the prairie provinces, often rising in wooded areas.

Rising up and dwelling in Winnipeg, my house is situated inside Treaty No. 1 Territory, the standard lands of the Anishinabe (Ojibway), Ininew (Cree), Oji-Cree, Dene and Dakota, and is the Birthplace of the Métis Nation and the Coronary heart of the Métis Nation Homeland.

Moreover, my childhood residence was simply off Pembina Freeway and I attended faculties within the Pembina Trails Faculty division. 

All TBS patterns are meticulously written, examined and absolutely tech-edited guaranteeing high quality, complete and beginner-friendly directions. The Pembina Backpack sample is LOADED with detailed diagrams and illustrations to remove any guesswork.

To make issues even simpler, the store is stocked with a curated collection of {hardware} and kits, as nicely notions and instruments to finish your bag!

Listed below are the Cloth & Provide Necessities for the Pembina Backpack:

Now, let’s check out all the luggage! 

As I discussed above, the very first Pembina Backpack I made was again in early 2023. Relating to quilts, I like to embrace the rainbow! Nonetheless with trend, not fairly as a lot – though, that’s beginning to change!

I selected to make this bag monochromatic for 2 causes. One, I knew it could simplify the designing and making of the bag, which felt useful for my first try. And two, trend. It’s very easy to pair a one color bag with an outfit! 

I went with one in all my all-time favorite Kona Cotton colors – Sienna! I used it for the inside, exterior and the binding, which delivered a clear, easy and sharp look!

This was the bag the place I labored out a whole lot of the sample kinks. Discover this little spot of seen mending? That’s the place I made an incorrect lower, however somewhat zigzag stitching to bolster it and away I went! 

I additionally determined to cowl the nylon straps in matching cloth to actually lean into the monochromatic look. I used this Dritz Tube Turner to simplify the method!

I completed the bag with Vintage Brass {Hardware} and a TBS tag… and I’d say she’s fairly cute! 

Just about instantly after ending this bag, my bestie was having a birthday and she or he wished an nearly equivalent bag! In fact I stated sure, with some small tweaks!

The bag is Kona Sienna on the outside, Rifle Paper’s Tapestry Lace in Blush on the inside, Kona Peach for the binding and Vintage Brass {Hardware}!

Now, the third bag I made is perhaps my favorite! I wouldn’t have ever referred to as myself a “matchy-matchy” particular person, however possibly I’m changing into one? 

It would simply be due to how a lot I like these colors, however I knew that I wanted an identical backpack to my authentic Emerson Crossbody!  

I used the identical materials on the outside and tried to put them in what felt like the corresponding places. Listed below are the Kona Cotton colors that I used:

Or try the FQ or 1/2 yard bundle out there within the store!

I additionally repeated the quilting utilizing a 60° diamond grid to imitate X-Pac cloth – which was initially designed for crusing, however has since been adopted by many outdoorsy firms and bag firms!

I did department out when it got here to the inside cloth, nonetheless. I wished to take care of the basic ‘90s vibes and Grid in Crossword by Kimberly Kight for Ruby Star Society completely match the invoice

I completed the bag with Black Nylon Webbing and black plastic d-rings/tri-slides to lean into that 90s really feel. I attempted out these cool wanting matte-black grommets I discovered at an area store, however they turned out to be a little bit of a catastrophe. 

As I used to be attempting to put in them, the matte coating was in a short time being stripped away. So, I swapped them for some gunmetal grommets I had readily available. 

Lastly, I used a black cotton drawcord (much like a shoelace) and a black plastic cordlock. This was an ideal possibility as a result of I like the ultimate look… plus it cuts down on time!

Subsequent up, now we have this patchwork magnificence! Again in 2019, I launched the Using Mountain Quilt and this was one of many samples I made. I used materials from one in all my all-time favorite cloth designers: Erin Greenback of Cotton and Flax. I hand quilted the whole quilt after which for no purpose in any respect, I by no means added binding!

It’s been sitting on a shelf, taunting me for years. Maybe the issue was that it was a child dimension quilt and my child making days are nicely behind me… however I beloved the material an excessive amount of to present it away! So, I didn’t know what to do with it. 

UNTIL NOW! I knew the material and patchwork piecing would make an lovable Pembina that I might wish to put on on the each day. Plus, the hand quilting… YUM!

I took a bit of additional time to plan out how you can lower every panel to realize the look I wished and maximize the patchwork! You’ll be able to see me chopping it up right here is Half 1. 

You’ll be able to watch me sew it collectively right into a completed bag right here in Half 2 and Half 3!

The inside of the bag is Crossed Fingers from Fortunate Charms by Figo Materials. The binding is one in all my favorite components… I used Essex Linen Yarn Dyed Traditional Woven stripes in Licorice (out there within the store right here)! 

I completed the bag with Gunmetal {Hardware} and black cotton webbing… and I’m conserving her endlessly.  

When making the Emerson Crossbody, each my husband and son wished one in all their very own. My 13 12 months previous mainly informed me she would not be caught useless sporting one… nonetheless, she did IMMEDIATELY ask for a backpack when she noticed my first Pembina!

I gave her full reign on design decisions and she or he delivered! She selected Kona Cotton in Ivy for the outside and quilting in a easy, but refined 1” grid. The inside is Lindon’s Orchard from Her & Historical past designed by Bonnie Christine for Artwork Gallery Materials. The binding is Tapestry Dot in Blush by Rifle Paper Co for Cotton + Metal. 

We completed it with Pure Cotton Webbing and Vintage Brass {Hardware}. I attempted one thing distinctive with this bag and I need to say, I used to be impressed. As an alternative of making a drawstring from matching cloth (as instructed within the sample), I used ¾” cotton twill faucete! I folded it in half and stitched down the size of the tape and hemmed the brief ends. It labored nicely and I like the way it matches the cotton webbing! 

Okay, final however not least! This bag was truly twin objective. I had solely tried free-motion quilting as soon as up to now and I used to be on the lookout for an opportunity to attempt it once more to observe my abilities. It felt doable to work on a smaller panel of material somewhat than an entire quilt.

Whereas procuring at an area quilt store, I got here throughout Summary Collage by Ampersand for PBS Materials. As a longtime follower of Ampersand Studio on Instagram, I needed to have it! 

Being a free-motion newbie, I opted for natural shapes. I traced the design on the material, attempting my finest to remain within the white house. I like the way it actually enhances the material design and provides such a singular texture. Observe: I’ve a protracted technique to go together with the FMQ abilities, however it was nonetheless enjoyable! 

Watch me in motion right here!

The inside of the bag is Kona Cotton Pansy and the binding is Kona Cotton Violet. I completed the bag with Black Nylon Webbing and Black Metallic {Hardware}.