Not sure if this is in the right section but I think so.

I am going to make my new laptop a quilted bag. And suggestions on how? I know that I am no good with zippers so I am going to use small velcro dots instead and the top will have flap over.

When I made a bag for my daughter I just made sure that it had plenty of padding in it and an extra layer of foam in the bottom for those times when she plunked it down hard. I used the pattern called "the professional bag". I did put a zipper in hers but you can easily add a flap. I've also seen a sized up Bow Tucks used as a laptop bag and all those pockets are good for the other cargo you carry with.

http://pursepatterns.com/index.php?m...roducts_id=124

Great idea, I need a new bag for my laptop!

I went to look to buy one but they are pricey and not big enough for mine. I have a 17.3 :-)

Mine's a 17 so I don't carry it anywhere!

I've done the professional tote and it's wonderful, but I've also seen messenger bags done with extra padding that would be suitable and much easier!

All People Quilt site has a free messenger bag on it. Or you can Google for a free pattern/method.

Here's what I found from googling:

http://pursepatterns.com/free_bag_patterns.html

yes, it will be awkward to take but it would only be on a rare occasion. It is mostly for home.

does anyone have pics to show me their ideas for the bag???

Oh, thequiltmamma, the one I made is in Texas. LOL. Sorry.

Another thought would be just a tote bag ( you can make quilt blocks to fit the exterior front and back) than pad the heck out of it with maybe 3 layers of warm and natural. Make a flap and use velcro and make your handles go all the way around the bag not just sewn in the top seam. Just my thought, don't know how fancy you want to get.:)