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06-03-2018, 01:15 PM

#21

alikigirl

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Here is a free tutorial for a denim circle rag bag I made. I ordered the denim circles from etsy - they were already snipped with the Accuquilt die.

http://www.junetailor.com/Assets/PDF...structions.pdf

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06-04-2018, 07:46 PM

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You inspired me this weekend ( anything to do other than cleaning the upstairs after putting in 50 hours at work lol) so I checked the you tube link for the Origami tote and made this with leftover jelly roll strips. I tested it out by shopping and it holds quite a bit for the large size. Thank- you for sharing.

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Originally Posted by Faintly Artistic

I have been strip piecing these QAYG. Very quick to make.
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Just saw a tutorial for the Origami tote bag recently. Looked very interesting...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vskbDx1K0hA

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06-04-2018, 08:21 PM

#23

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Thank you for posting all those pictures. I love them all.
I've been collecting tote and bag/basket patterns for a while now. I think I'm obsessed. And now, you all have given me a few more.
Some of my links...have fun:

This site has lots of ideas and a handbag of the month contest: https://www.studiokatdesigns.com/freestuff/eye-candy

And here are a few more freebies:

https://cholyknight.com/2015/04/17/q...go-train-case/
http://www.seamsandscissors.com/sewi...sewing20160528
http://www.rebeccamaedesigns.com/hom...-bag-tutorial/
https://www.thesewingdirectory.co.uk...king-projects/
http://bryanhousequilts.com/2013/04/...n-circles.html
https://crazylittleprojects.com/messenger-bag-tutorial/
https://grannymaudsgirl.wordpress.co...gs-everywhere/
https://www.incolororder.com/2011/10...-tutorial.html
https://studioloblog.wordpress.com/2...quilters-tote/
http://sewmesomethinggood.blogspot.c...oin-purse.html
http://ricochetandaway.blogspot.com/...-tutorial.html
http://aquilterstable.blogspot.com/2...-tutorial.html
http://www.tildasworld.com/summer-bag/
http://www.handmadiya.com/2015/11/fa...-hobo-diy.html
http://blog.zazzle.com/2015/06/05/gu...rses-tutorial/
http://www.quiltsofafeather.com/2014...-tutorial.html *it's a shark!
https://sewsweetness.com/2012/05/tut...ppy-bag-2.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN5AwCQEiTg *miniature...VERY small!
http://www.sewmamasew.com/2016/05/sp...orial-pattern/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUh2YakLwaU
http://www.elmstreetquilts.com/p/bag-it.html *lots of links to tutorials here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwcgtsJswgo
https://www.polkadotchair.com/waxed-...ewing-pattern/
http://orangebettie.com/2017/03/23/p...ewing-pattern/
https://destashification.com/2011/08...-bag-tutorial/
https://destashification.com/2011/08...-bag-part-two/
https://www.patchworkposse.com/50-fa...ins-tutorials/
https://sewing4free.com/koda-cross-b...ae4c-117977029

06-04-2018, 10:05 PM

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sewbizgirl

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I posted a tutorial for this simple bag, made with 2.5" scrap squares. It's here:
Patchwork Tote Bag Tutorial

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06-05-2018, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SuziSew

Do you have a list or pictures of what you've already done?

I have a few pictures. I'll get organized and post them soon.

06-05-2018, 04:42 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sewbizgirl

I posted a tutorial for this simple bag, made with 2.5" scrap squares. It's here:
Patchwork Tote Bag Tutorial

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Thank you. That is soooo cute. I'll check the tutorial.

06-05-2018, 04:45 PM

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Wow, mindless, you really do collect links, don't you? THANKS!

06-05-2018, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nanny's dollface

I really like the Origami tote with the strip piecing. Thanks, Nanny's dollface.

06-05-2018, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by madamekelly

This is the pattern I used to make two bags for a friend and I to take to a quilt show. They were nice and roomy for “potential purchases“ and for the straps I made sure we could carry the bags over our shoulders for two hands free fabric petting. Lol.

Quick easy and pretty tote bag.
http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news...-sixteen/5448/

Cute bag! Thanks so much.

06-05-2018, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleepy Hollow

I've seen bags made in the shape of chickens on sites like Pinterest. I made a cow tote bag as my first sewing project as an adult (it was a printed fabric you cut out and sewed, but I've got a copy of the pattern I'd be happy to email if anyone wants, just PM me).

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There are totes made from the top portion of jeans, with colorful "belts" made with bandanas or other fabric. I've seen one someone made to look like the head of a highland cow (might have seen it on Facebook, but it was really cute!).

You could also make one with a two colored leather (I have one I really like that is black on the outside, red on the inside).

Adorable. I will pm you for the pattern. Thank you!