There is something rather special about a project bag created by your own hands. It becomes more than a place to keep a project — it becomes part of the stitching journey itself.

This charming fabric panel has been designed especially for creating a beautiful project bag to accompany your needlework. Soft rose florals and delicate stripes frame a delightful central vignette of vintage children gathered together in gentle celebration. At the heart of the design sits the verse:

“Where needles gather, friendship blossoms.”

The imagery reflects the spirit of our stitching community — friendship formed through thread, shared creativity, and the quiet pleasure of making.

The design was inspired by a small tradition that has become part of my stitching gatherings. Whenever I meet with friends for a stitching event, we always make time to visit a local ice cream parlour. It is a simple ritual, but one filled with laughter, conversation, and the easy companionship that grows when needles and thread bring people together. Those moments remind me that stitching is not only about the work of the needle, but also about the friendships formed along the way. The sweet vintage children enjoying their ice creams capture that spirit perfectly.

The printed project bag panel includes the outer and lining panels, along with the coordinating binding, allowing you to create a project bag that is both practical and visually charming. Inside the bag, two cheerful companions greet you each time it is opened, bringing a small moment of delight to your stitching preparations.

Whether used for a current project or tucked away ready for a future start, this panel creates a bag that feels personal, joyful, and entirely your own.

Perfect for storing linen, silks, charts, and stitching tools, it also makes a thoughtful gift for a fellow needleworker.

Panel Details

• Printed fabric panel  on a high-quality 167gsm cotton fabric designed for creating a project bag
• Each panel contains all the printed panels required to make one project bag. There is no measuring needed — simply cut out the panels and assemble.
• Features the verse “Where needles gather, friendship blossoms”
• Soft vintage florals and delicate stripes throughout

Finished Project

The panel is designed to create a  project bag ideal for holding a stitching project, chart, and accessories. Please note that interfacing, zip, and other bag-making supplies are not included

A how-to tutorial for constructing the project bag is available.

Finished Size

• Overall printed panel size: 55 × 19.5 inches

• Finished bag size (with bound edge): 14 × 13.5 inches

• Finished bag size (seam and turn with ¼-inch seam allowance): 13.5 × 13 inches

Production & Shipping

Panels are printed to order, so please allow 7–14 days for dispatch.