Scrappy bag patterns

I have made 3 of these totes, the first two were given away in swaps. With this last one I took progress photos and wrote down measurements, and I'm going to keep this one. Photo heavy post! And some photos were taken at night, sorry about that - but that is when I can sew and when the progress photos get taken. Here are the other two totes I made with the same process This is the front of one This is the back of another The front of the one above Here is the finished tote for the tutorial…

We're back with a new bag tutorial, the Mini Scrap Patch Bag tutorial! This project is great for using those adorable mini charm packs or even quilting scraps!

Spring is my favorite time of year. There is nothing more exciting than anticipating new blooms and having a sunny day to tend to the garden. When I had the chance to make a project with Flower Garden fabric from Riley Blake Designs I jumped at the chance! Such a cheery fabric line and the perfect fabric for Spring sewing. The fabric line is just beautiful with water color florals, ditzy sweet florals and a lovely gingham. I am patiently waiting until I can start wearing my Spring clothes as…

I had a bit of a change of pace this week – No quilts, but instead I worked on a scrappy quilted tote bag for a yet-to-be-revealed friend of mine. A group of us from the Imagine circle of Do. Good Stitches bee decided to do a swap this month and this is the item I’ll be sending my partner. I can’t reveal who it is yet, but I still wanted to show what I’ve been working on. I used a fantastic tutorial that Amanda (a.k.a Jedi Craft Girl) wrote on her blog. I used her same measurements, but…

This zip pouch is made with scraps sewn together to form panels, then some quilting lines are added to create a nice sturdy pouch. DIY Sew Tutorial

It Will be Lovely in Your Favorite Colors! Dig into your stash for a pretty combination of fabrics for this easy patchwork tote. Charm pack squares that have been cut down to size work great, or cut your own 4″ squares for the project. You can also use a solid piece of beautiful fabric for …

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Today I will be sharing a tutorial for an English Paper Pieced Tote Bag! Patchwork and Quilting Free Sewing Tutorial

I don't make bags often, but when I do--I go all out.