what do you put a quilt in when you want to work on binding at different places?
 

I have a goal of finishing up the quilting on tops that have been lingering at the flimsy stage. I want to try and bring at least one quilt a month for show and tell at guild. I am also going to be visiting with other quilters and thought I could bring along the hand sewing binding as my hand work project to their group meetings.

So, what do others use to keep the quilt in for transport? and while you are sitting in someone's home and want to sew binding? Some of the quilts I will be finishing are king size. I could put it in a trash bag but I am looking for suggestions.

thanks.

I use a pillow case, that way if I pick up some dust or dirt I can just toss the pillow case in the washer. I think opening up two pillow cases and sewing them together would make plenty of room for a king sized quilt. I just realized a tote made from pillow ticking would be pretty cool!

I have several big bags. The Mondo bag works great.

I use a small laundry basket.

Don't use a trash bag! Too easy for someone to think it is trash...and put it out on the curb!

I use those big shopping bags from Joanne's, I have a really nice big one from Marshals someone picked up for me that easily holds a king size along with my travel kit. I've also made myself a couple large bags with good handles . I put a pocket on the outside to hold my sewing kit, scissors, thread.

Sew yourself a cute, huge tote bag for this purpose!

I have a few small vintage suit cases that I use. I can store all my tools and quilt in it safely. I have never forgotten it because I would never just take the quilt without the case. NEVER USE A GARBAGE BAG!!!

peace

I use a very large "tote" bag, it's on wheels, I got it at a yard sale for $1, and depending on the size of the quilt/s I can haul 4 "lap" quilts or 1 king size quilt, I have the needed supplies in the bag and it stays in the car, since I never know when I'm going to be called to work.

never use a garbage bag......many things have been trashed, why?, because they look like trash......

I usually just fold it up and carry it. I'd like to make a big bag for carrying larger projects around, but I'm not there yet.

I use the laundry basket because I don't have to take the quilt out of it to work on it. Just pull up whatever section I'm working on. That way it isn't dragging on various floors.

I would use a plastic tote box of the appropriate size to carry it and tools I need (in their own small plastic box) to carry these various places to sew and work on them. You can more easily manipulate the portion you are working on and yet keep the bulk of it controlled and clean within the confines of the tote box. It is no harder to carry than a cloth or plastic bag. Like the others have said, shun the garbage bag. I know someone who had a wonderful quilt in progress get pitched in the trash because several 'volunteer helpers' came to help break down a quilt show.

I made a couple of really big simple totes. No quilting or batting. One tip is to make the lining from garment lining fabric, taffeta, formal wear satin etc. Any fabric that's slippery. This way you can easily get your quilt in & out.

Someone I used to work with bought an almost complete new wardrobe for a vacation she was planning. Had them all in a garbage bag. Her mom threw them all out thinking they were trash. Lesson learned. Never use a trash bag to store things of value.
Sue

Totes and pillowcases sound good. Everyone is right...NO TRASH bags!!! My daughter recently took all extra kid stuff out of her car, stroller parts, coats, library books. Everything to make room for more people to be able to travel to a play. She put it in the garage to keep safe until she had a chance to go through it all. My husband took it to the curb. Yep now lots of things have to be replaced!! I wish I had some quilting friends to visit and sew with! Sounds like fun times!

Ziplock Big Bags are perfect. They even have a handle.

I have a large bag that we made, that holds a king size quilt..........uses 2 dowels for handles...I embroidered a monogram on the front (have made several using home dec or upholstery fabric for the outside)...........they are heavy when filled with "stuff" but they hold a lot and protect your quilts...........

Thanks for the ideas.

I use the zippered plastic bags that blankets come in.

I made myself a huge bag using Jenny Doan's pattern that calls for Jelly rolls. She has a video of it on utube.. It is quick and easy... You don't have to use a jelly roll, you could use up strips from your stash...

I understand wanting to have some type of carrier to put a quilt in. Not sure I would take a king size quilt to someone's home to do hand work unless they have a very large living room.

I don't do what you are planning very often, but I have a large Vera Bradley bag that would accommodate a quilt and it has little interior pockets that will keep needed tools handy. I don't know the name of this sized bag but it I use it for over night or week-end traveling. Really any hand bag will do. I like the pillow case idea. Hand not thought about that.

Some of the ladies in our guild have made those Fat Quarter bags to carry large quilts. With the elastic on the sides it is easy to use and almost opens flat. The pattern is on the internet and it is free. Takes 6 FQs and lining.

I made muself a Fat Quarter Bag, pattern my M'Lissa Rae Hawley. Spelling may be wrong. I have made several as gifts. Each bag needs six fat quarters and some yardage. They are perfect for hauling large quilts to guild for show and tell.

I made myself a Fat Quarter Bag, pattern by M'Liss Rae Hawley, using six fat quarters and some yardage for lining and handles. It is perfect for hauling large quilts for hand sewing or show and tell. I have also made a few for gifts.

Wal-Mart and sometimes Big Lots have Picnic Baskets which are really great for taking quilting to other places.
I don't have one yet, as I haven't been in either store when they had them out.
Look in the Housewares Dept. at W.M. can't say at Big Lots.Hope I get there when they have them out this Spring!!
Mariah

i found a fabric/canvas laundry basket/hamper at TJ Max - spent $10 maybe. I often quilt queen and king size quilts, so this is a great size.

Besides the trash bag being mistaken for trash, I think some of them have deodorants and antibacterial properties. Who knows what those chemicals do to a quilt.

I went today with a laundry basket. It worked well and sat beside me on the floor. We visited around the dining room table with one person sewing on a machine and the others doing handwork.
I also like the idea of making a bag.

I have 2 clear plastic totes with rope type handles that came with the set of pillows that I purchased. They work great and no one could mistake them for trash.

Could you roll it on a pool noodle? Maybe that's not big enough...

Or maybe a Lamper from Target..kind of like a cross between a hamper and a laundry basket. I use a few in my sewing space.

I totally agree with the "no trash bag". I had a Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt in sections but all the flowers done and lost one of the sections. It really put a hold on getting that quilt finished. Luckily, I do have enough of the yellow material for more centers and more Kona white from the same bolt to replace them but getting the flower part to look right might be fun. I now use white trash bags for recycling and keeping stuff and use black only for trash.

I use the clear bags that king size blankets like vellux comes in from Kohls, with the zipper