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What’s Your Emergency?

March 22, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 21 Comments

There are lots of “Emergency” supplies needed when you travel –  emergency money, emergency credit card, emergency chocolate, emergency make-up, and emergency first aid supplies.

I made up a small emergency zippered pouch for Sarah to take on her travels. It is perfectly sized to fit in her handbag/day pack to hold some travel essentials.

With it’s patchwork red cross, it is perfect for any emergency supply.

I love how it turned out – I think I will make up one for myself.

Details:
Fabric: Washi by Rashida Coleman-Hale (from Pink Chalk Studios)
Ribbon: Red and White Striped Grosgrain, (from Ribbons Galore).
Size: 2 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches.

You can find the tutorial here:
https://aspoonfulofsugardesigns.com//2012/03/tutorial-emergency-zippered-pouch/

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Comments

  1. Stefy says

    March 22, 2012 at 2:24 am

    Really nice and usefull.
    Stefy

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  2. Nethmi says

    March 22, 2012 at 2:31 am

    Kool! im new to sewing (and blogging too!) and im learning through the trial and error method 🙂 I will surely make some of these, 4 me, 4 my mom and 4 my sis! 🙂
    http://nethmiscorner.blogspot.com/

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  3. Mari says

    March 22, 2012 at 3:17 am

    Cute cute cute !
    And smart idea.

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  4. yorkie mom says

    March 22, 2012 at 4:39 am

    That is absolutely adorable. Love the colors! Great to slip an emergency $10 in!

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  5. June Houck says

    March 22, 2012 at 4:44 am

    Oh, how precious! A perfect little bag and a brilliant way to make a pretty emergency kit.

    Reply
  6. Stephanie says

    March 22, 2012 at 5:01 am

    It’s good to be prepared for those unexpected emergencies. Perfect little size. Pretty little pouch.

    Reply
  7. My Life In Quilts says

    March 22, 2012 at 5:16 am

    How adorable! I love this idea and will definitely steal it someday!

    Reply
  8. Julie says

    March 22, 2012 at 5:18 am

    cute and useful. i love it!

    Reply
  9. Thimbleanna says

    March 22, 2012 at 7:42 am

    Oh Lisa — that is just adorable! What a fun little gift for friends and family!

    Reply
  10. Yvette Klepinger says

    March 22, 2012 at 11:11 am

    Really love this idea,is there an actual tutorial on how to make it or is it just a sharing your results picture? I would love to try this my self.Thnaks for sharing your creativity with us!

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  11. happy zombie says

    March 22, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    Just too cute!!

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  12. Lisa says

    March 22, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    What a cute little emergency supplies purse, love the little patchwork cross block. I’m a nurse so I love anything that has that red cross on it.

    Reply
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    March 22, 2012 at 8:47 pm

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  14. thea says

    March 22, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    This is really cute! thanks. I’ll add it to my list of things I want to do.

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    March 22, 2012 at 8:47 pm

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  16. Linda says

    March 23, 2012 at 7:10 am

    Fabulous idea Lisa and I love the colours. Every handbag should have one of these.
    Xx
    I got my buttons, thanks

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  17. Terriaw says

    March 23, 2012 at 8:16 am

    This is adorable! And such a great idea for storing first aid supplies. Now you’ll know exactly where they are. The bright colors and red cross will make them easy to find. Love it!

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  18. Little Susie Home Maker says

    March 25, 2012 at 11:17 am

    I am really liking this idea!
    Blessings,
    Susie

    Reply

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