{"id":69770,"date":"2026-03-08T07:09:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T14:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/?p=69770"},"modified":"2026-03-06T12:17:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T20:17:50","slug":"gerres-tadpole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2026\/03\/gerres-tadpole\/","title":{"rendered":"Gerre’s Tadpole"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Gerre’s Tadpole front<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I finished the Tadpole I made for Gerre’s International Women’s Day celebration. This is another Sew Sweetness pattern I bought and hadn’t yet made.  I made this one at the same time I made Carrie’s<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Gerres’ Scissor Sheath<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The fabric I used was the same used for another of Gerre’s bags, the Enigma Pouch<\/a>. I am not a huge fan of this fabric as it looks a little too creepy for me. However, first, I am almost out, and second Gerre said she really likes it. I decided to use it up and then I can get back to the Alexander Henry Dia de los Muertos fabric I also use for her gifts<\/a>. Yes, I have used a few different fabrics for her gifts. She was the first one, I think, for whom I started making sets of bags. It took me awhile to settle into the process. <\/p>\n

This fabric does provide some good fussy cutting opportunities. Since I don’t have much of it left, I am using all the bits.<\/p>\n

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Gerre’s Tadpole other front<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This pouch is more 2 sided than Carries, because of the fussy cutting opportunities. It is interesting how different the two sides are. However, all the figures are skeleton mermaids or mermen. I mostly cut off the tail of them. I suppose I could have turned the fabric 90 degrees and included the tail. Considering the design of the pouch, that might be a better way to orient the fabric. I guess I’ll have to make another one to see. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

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Gerre’s Tadpole interior<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As mentioned, I followed the pattern exactly, which I might not do if I make this again.<\/p>\n

I also put an interior zipper pocket on one side of the pouch. I think this pocket could be used for extra rotary cutter blades. They might not be obvious, but a reminder could be using this same side for a rotary cutter. <\/p>\n

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Gerre’s Tadpole – interior<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I am paying closer attention to making sure the linings are not saggy baggy. I am pleased with the way the pockets came out.<\/p>\n