Bliss Bucket Bag Pattern by Minki Kim

Name: Bliss Bucket Bag Pattern by Minki Kim
Brand: Curated by QuiltingJoyPDX
Price: 14.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$14.00

By Curated by QuiltingJoyPDX

Drop everything into something adorable! The Bliss Bucket Bag by the endlessly creative Minki Kim is a compact, structured bucket bag at 6" diameter x 8" tall that makes a charming everyday carry or a perfect handmade gift. Minki’s knack for combining cute design with practical function is on full display here — this little bag punches way above its weight in style.

A satisfying project that comes together beautifully, with all color step-by-step photos and the bag template included so you can focus on the fun part: picking your favorite fabrics!

What’s included:

Full pattern with all-color step-by-step photos
Bag template included
Finished size: 6" diameter x 8" tall (including handle)

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Bliss Bucket Bag Pattern by Minki Kim

My Story

I grew up in Hawaii, where I was always captivated by the bold, two‑color Hawaiian quilts. My mother insisted that all her daughters take sewing classes the summer after sixth grade — a skill that served us well through high school. Money was tight, but sewing allowed me to make my own prom dresses and school clothes, and that sense of creativity and independence never left me.

In the 1990s, I discovered a picture of a Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt in a library book, and that moment sparked my lifelong love of quilting. I began collecting books and fabric, though I didn’t complete my first quilt until around 2010 — a special one for my dad.

Between raising my children and working full‑time, quilting often had to wait. But when my sons left for college and the world slowed down during Covid, I returned to my decades‑old Grandmother’s Flower Garden project. As I stitched, I noticed my seams were uneven, which inspired me to design a notched template — now called the Plexi‑Hexi™. That simple idea led to my Etsy shop and eventually to this new chapter: QuiltingJoyPDX.

I still consider myself a confident beginner, always learning new techniques (thank goodness for YouTube!). My shop continues to evolve, and I’m focusing on beginner‑friendly quilts and tools that make quilting approachable and fun.

In a couple of years, I’ll retire from my “day job” and spend my days surrounded by fabric, color, and creativity — something I’m truly looking forward to.
If you’re searching for something special, please reach out. I’ll do my best to find it through my vendors.

Thank you for being here, and for supporting this little corner of quilting joy.

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