Here's one of my favorites - the Big Bucket Tote made from a jelly roll. This bag is HUGE!

http://www.pellonprojects.com/projec...type&type=bags

There are 57 bag projects on that page at Pellon's website; here's the general link:

http://www.pellonprojects.com/projec...type&type=bags

I loved the MSQ video...couldn't be a better starting point...she is such a great teacher...

try allpeoplequilts.com they have lots of free tut, patterns, I have made several bags and all turned out well.

Great pattern. Thanks for posting the link.

Craftsy.com has free classes. You can ask questions and they include free videos:
I haven't viewed them yet but have:
Bag Making Basics
There are a couple of different ones with different bags, including a tote and zippered pouch.

These all sound like great sites. Thanks, everyone, for sharing!

I just happened across this site yesterday - glad to share

http://patternpile.com/sewing-patter...s-free-series/

Patternpile is interesting.... I emailed them to see about possibly advertising my pattern on Craftsy... but I never heard back.

But then, a week or two later, they put an article together about my bag.

I think patternpile has some interesting things for beginners.... it's a fun place to snoop around.

Thank you all for sharing. Lots of great sites.