We spent the weekend in the Wisconsin woods last weekend, and I brought along my sewing machine. It was time for another tote! I had a relaxing morning putting together this tote. We all have go-to features we like in our bags. I discovered awhile ago that I often end up adding a second fabric along […]
Wine Tote Tutorial
As October slips into November this weekend, we are suddenly into holiday season, from Halloween to Thanksgiving to Christmas. So often, we find ourselves bringing a bottle of wine to a get-together. So, I wanted to get this tutorial finished for the Wine Tote. Maybe you’d like to give a bottle of wine as a […]
Tote #14 Make a wine tote!
Last week we went over for dinner at some friends and brought a bottle of wine. I was wishing I had made a little tote as a gift. I sewed one up today–and it doesn’t take long–and I am looking forward to giving this one away. There is actually a bottle of wine in […]
Tote #13 Dahlia Tote
Time for another tote! This summer is zooming by but I find that I use totes in the summer more than any other season. Whether it’s off to the beach, or a road trip or a picnic, it seems there’s always a tote in hand. The Dahlia tote is the biggest tote I have ever made […]
Tote #12 Simply Charming Twister Tote
Totes, totes, and more totes! Today I’d like to share with you the Simply Charming Twister Tote! This tote is a quilted tote made with the Lil’ Twister tool. It is Tote #12 in my 21 Totes Project this year– I am now over halfway there, yay! The Simply Charming Twister Tote is also available […]
Tote #11 of 21 Totes – The Itty Bitty Tote
Hi all! I had a wonderful quilt market show in Minneapolis a couple weeks ago and I am finally starting to catch up! I launched a number of patterns, including a couple that were “previews” of patterns to come since they were still in testing at that time. So, I thought I’d introduce you to […]
Tote #9 Dreamin’ of the Beach on a Minnesota Friday (in April)
Okay, maybe, just maybe, I might be dreaming for a while. But it is a beautiful day in Minnesooooota, and I filled my bag with beach things and put it out in the grass that’s greening up 🙂 This is the bag I made for the Tote Swap I was in but I couldn’t find […]
Tote #8: Tote Swap Bag!
Hey happy bag-makers! Have you ever participated in a swap? This last month, I joined a a bag swap as part of a facebook sewing group I’m in. I’ve never done a swap before and it is a lot of fun! The group administrator Anna did the bulk of the work and she did an […]
Tote #7 – Classy, feminine tote
Ready for the next tote? This one has a softer, more feminine feel to it because of the gentle curves. And, yes, I suppose the soft florals in this Art Gallery print add to it too! This tote has a short handle and dart construction. It was a breeze to sew up – I designed […]
Tote #6 Shopping Tote completed!
I am just loving this project. It really is playtime, not having to worry about whether a tote will make a good pattern, but just a chance to play with fabric. I have some exciting bags to share with you this month, including a bag for a tote swap I’m participating in on facebook! What […]