Unpacking Creativity: The Pickleball Bag Pattern from Kristine Poor of Poorhouse Quilt Designs

Make this bag from Kristine Poor of Poorhouse Quilt Designs for your favorite player! This bag holds 2 paddles in front and has 2 outer pockets as well as an inner pocket to organize your gear!

There’s something undeniably alluring about homemade craftwork that manages to be both beautiful and functional. The art of quilting is a perfect embodiment of this intersection. Kristine Poor of Poorhouse Quilt Designs is a testament to this, continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the quilting world. One of her most notable works? The Pickleball Bag Pattern. This uniquely crafted piece exemplifies Poor’s knack for intricate design and practical usage, combining aesthetics and functionality in one portable package.

The bag finishes to a generous 16 x 12 x 5-1/2 inches.

Bosal In-R-Form Plus maintains the bag’s shape and cushions the paddles.

What a great way to showcase these pickleball fabrics by Elizabeth Studio!

The fabric is available now. The pattern is due to arrive later this month. What a fun summer class!

Delving into the Design

Kristine Poor, the brains behind Poorhouse Quilt Designs, has been crafting one-of-a-kind patterns since 2008. Her knack for creating exquisite, visually compelling pieces that serve a practical purpose has earned her a dedicated following in the crafting community. Her Pickleball Bag Pattern, in particular, has turned many heads.

The Pickleball Bag Pattern is an innovative creation that perfectly exemplifies Poor’s design philosophy. Pickleball, a paddleball sport that merges elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, has surged in popularity recently. As a result, there’s been an increasing demand for stylish, robust, and spacious bags to carry pickleball equipment. Kristine Poor has answered this demand with a bag pattern that is as fashionable as it is functional.

The design includes ample space for paddles, balls, and personal items, making it an essential companion for pickleball enthusiasts. Its dimensions are crafted thoughtfully to ensure it’s not just a practical carrier but also a comfortable one.

The Crafting Experience

One of the striking features of the Pickleball Bag Pattern is its meticulous detailing. Each aspect of the bag is thoughtfully designed to provide a fun, engaging experience for crafters of all levels. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or a beginner looking to take on a new project, the Pickleball Bag Pattern is an excellent choice.

The pattern instructions are written with clarity and detail, guiding you through every step of the process. This ensures a rewarding and productive crafting experience. The design is such that it allows a variety of fabric patterns and colors, giving crafters the freedom to personalize their bags.

Moreover, Poor has ingeniously incorporated elements of quilting into the design. The Pickleball Bag boasts intricate stitch patterns and quilting techniques that not only enhance the visual appeal of the bag but also add to its durability and strength.

Final Thoughts

The Pickleball Bag Pattern from Kristine Poor of Poorhouse Quilt Designs exemplifies the beautiful intersection of art and utility. It combines practicality with aesthetic charm, offering an engaging crafting experience and resulting in a bag that’s ready for your next pickleball match.

Whether you’re an experienced quilter or someone simply looking for a new project, the Pickleball Bag Pattern is sure to satisfy. It’s a fantastic way to channel your creativity, learn new techniques, and produce something beautiful and useful.

In the world of crafting, patterns that bridge the gap between beauty and function are rare. The Pickleball Bag Pattern is one such gem, a testament to Kristine Poor’s creative genius and her commitment to providing unique, high-quality patterns for the crafting community. So grab your fabric and your paddle, and get ready to dive into the rewarding world of quilting with the Pickleball Bag Pattern.

Dry Ideas

This quarantine has brought back so many memories of my grandma! (Who knew that house dresses would be back in style!) She always had a half-filled sink of soapy water and a towel on the counter with a rack on top to dry the dishes. So when Kristine Poor of Poorhouse Designs submitted this pattern, I was all in! So many teachable moments!!!

It uses pre-cut sheets of In-R-Form to make it even easier to have a class – and they will go home with a finished project! Or do a little video and sell the kits on-line!

Dry Ideas Drying Mat In-R-Form Sew in Foam

After this quarantine, you should have a lot of new customers who dug out their old sewing machines to make masks – and now want new projects. This is the perfect beginner project! Teach them strip-piecing, paper-piecing, (yes, those wine glasses are paper-pieced) top-stitching with micro-tec needles… Remember – these new sewers probably came from clothing and are used to 5/8″ seams so there will be a learning curve!

Kristine has also written a pocket guide to Interfacings. Many of your customers have not worked with this product before so it is another educational opportunity!

Guide to Interfacings

They are due to arrive this month so order now!

Mary Poppins Playmates

The new Little Poppins bag is due to arrive next month. It is doubly cute because you can make it in two sizes: 13 x 9 x 6 or 13 x 12 x 6. Who doesn’t love the proportions and style with a classic touch? The pattern includes high quality stays. (Additional stays can be purchased separately).

Achieve professional quality by using a great stabilizer for the sides and bottom.

Now, don’t you want a set of all three???

Poorhouse Designs New Purses

This gal has talent! These patterns are perfect because they can be made in a class – and your students will go home with a finished product. How often does THAT happen???

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A hardware kit is also available:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This one just takes two – one inch D rings. Everything will be in stock soon so schedule your classes.

Another Winner by Poorhouse Designs

Kristine Poor of Poorhouse Designs has three patterns in the top 100 – and the sales of these patterns have paid the rent for more than one shop!

Her latest pattern – Fold’N Stitch Leaf Topper (#PQD-213) is due out this summer – and in my humble opinion is the cutest one yet!
PQD-213   495-8B
This time, Bosal is packaging the pre-cut leaves (#495-8B) and they will be available at the SAME TIME as the pattern!

This candle holder measures 17″ across.  Order it now so you can be one of the first to have the sample done before those Summer travelers arrive!

A Wreath for Every Season is Now Even Easier

Kristine Poor of Poorhouse Quilt Designs has created this wreath that has become a #1 hit – and now she has made it even easier for everyone to literally make one for every holiday.
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Item #PQD-210  Retail $9.00

The six inch squares of Bosal In-R-Foam are now pre-cut and come in a package of twelve (the exact number you need to make a wreath)!  Now there is absolutely no waste and these wreaths are incredibly easy to kit!
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Item #495-6B  Retail $8.29

Kristine has also put together packs of beads so you can embellish the points.  These embellishments hide the stitches that hold the units together.  They come in silver or gold – with enough beads to make at least four wreaths.
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Item #PQD103S  Retail $5.00 (Silver)
Item #PQD103G  Retail $5.00 (Gold)

These new pre-cuts are due to arrive this week so order them now and set up a display including gorgeous seasonal fabrics today.