I also wanted to let you know I used prequilted fabric for this bag so i didn't have to even quilt it. I took the three layers apart of a scrap and it measured about 12 1/2 inches by 5. folded it in half and then thirds with the raw edge tucked inside. then stitched close to the edge on both sides of band. this way it matches perfectly. (strap) I used this instead of ribbon.