I have been playing on my Voyager using muslin. I finally decided that no guts no glory - I needed to quilt on real fabric. So I dug into my stash, and found some busy fabric and quilted it up. I used what I quilted to make a tri-fold sewing kit. I made it three sections about 9 X 12. Two sections have only one zippered compartments - the other one has a small and larger zippered compartments.

I went ahead and filled it. I messed up one day last summer and ruined a large cutting mat - so I cut a small piece off of it and put it into one of the pockets with one of the small Olfas. I was reasonably pleased with the results.

Wow, I really like that. Will you send me the pattern??

What pattern ??? :oops:

I can write down directions for you - It was kind of a fly by the seat of my pants. A gal in my guild had something like it and I liked it. I decided that it would be a fun thing to have.

It will take me a day or so to put it tog but I will be happy to do that for you.

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Yes, please do. Just PM me when you have time.

Sew cute, I'd also like the directions if you have the time! Thanks!!

Very nice!

great idea!

That is a great sewing bag :)
I've been wanting to make something similar to hold all my tools and whatnot for when I do go to sewing group.
I think it looks fantastic and a great way to salvage a funked up matte! Awesome recycling!

me too please

Great job!

Ok all - I will put tog some directions to post - I guess I will actually do another one and take photos as I do it because I am not sure that I can reasonable explain all that I did.

That is so cool. Did you do your own pattern. You did a great job.

Oh looky ther! She even has a pocket for the mat. Look forward to the tut.

I have been wanting something like this also. Can't wait for the tutorial.

Great job.

A pattern maker among us. Great job!

What a great idea....

What a fine job you did!

Thanks so much! I see others beat me to the request and I also look forward to seeing your tute! This is a great idea and you did a great job!

very nice

Yes - if you call it a pattern. 8-) .A gal at Guild had something similar and I liked it. Several folks have asked for the directions - I will do a Tute I guess on it.

great idea. IT is a neat way to organize your things. I look forward to seeing the pattern.

I did a "tute" on this and uploaded it to the tutorial page for all of you that asked.

[quote=eparys]What pattern ??? :oops:

Speaking of which - does anyone know how to get started "publishing and merchandising" original patterns that we have in the nooks and crannies of our brains?"

what an awesome idea

Especially cutting an old mat down.l how crafty

cute tote

Ditto

the pattern of the item you made on page one :)

I love your sewing tote, it is very nice. Where did you post the directions?

that is sew cool.I want to make one too,great idea

Clever

way to take the plung. I'm still working up the courage....

Add me to the list! I would like to make one for myself and quilting DD.

That is great. I am gonna give it a try! Thanks for the idea!

Great "seat of the pants" design. Well done

Pat