De Morgan Project Pouch | free motion quilting elegance

After sailing into mid-summer with Ship Ahoy! Wall Quilt by Elaine Theriault last week, we move from playful nautical stitching to rich handmade elegance with De Morgan Project Pouch by Saskia Wassing.

Some projects feel like little treasures before you even put them to use. De Morgan Project Pouch is one of those makes, rich in silk fabric, rayon thread, appliqué, and free-motion embroidery. It celebrates the historical designs of William De Morgan and turns that inspiration into a beautiful pouch for holding your own creative work.

skill level Advanced
time A thoughtful multi-session project, especially if you want to enjoy the appliqué and stitched details
ideal for Makers who love art history, elegant project pouches, appliqué, free motion quilting, and sewing something both beautiful and useful
you will practice appliqué, free motion quilting, free motion embroidery, light quilting, lining a pouch, zipper finishing, and working with silk fabrics and rayon threads
finished size 12” x 12” x ½” [30.5 x 30.5 x 1.27cm]

Here is the project description from the pattern page. De Morgan Project Pouch celebrates the historical designs of William De Morgan and the value of the handmade. Saskia chose silk fabrics and rayon threads for their richness and tactility. The front panel appliqué builds colorful motifs inspired by De Morgan’s florals and foliage, while free motion embroidery adds both practical and decorative stitched details. The pouch is lightly quilted, lined, and finished with a zipper. It can also be made in your own choice of colors and materials, such as mid-weight cotton, linen, or wool.

Get De Morgan Project Pouch here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/de-morgan-project-pouch/

Get Issue 61 in print here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/issue-61-print-version/

Get Issue 61 in digital here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/issue-61-digital-version/

What makes this project especially exciting is how it blends fine art inspiration with practical sewing. You get to work with appliqué, free motion stitching, and beautiful fabric choices, then finish with a pouch that feels special enough to carry your favorite creative project.

Now tell me, if you made this pouch, would you stay close to the rich De Morgan-inspired florals, or choose your own favourite art style as the starting point?

Join me next week to find out which inspiring ANPTmag quilting project I’ll share with you!