Here's a REALLY EASY tote pattern/tute

http://esostarikaknitfo.blogspot.com...-tote-bag.html

I know it's easy because it's the one I use :) :)

I also like variety, so copied all online addy's :wink:

I really liked having the directions with this tote...thankyou for the site

Quiltncrazy thanks so much for your directions on the bookbag..much appreciated and I can't wait to try and make one of your bags...thanks again!!

tlrnhi...great tute site! I have to try that one. Thanks! :thumbup:

I love these links. I locked up my computer trying to look at all of them at once. lol.

Anyone have a great diaper bag pattern? I have a new grandbaby on the way and my son in law doesn't want to carry a "purse".

Thanks.

Funny thing, I was working on a quilted bag today. and I was extremely pleased with the heavy (thick) interfacing I used. Fusible would have been even better. The bag is holding it's shape really well. Can't remember what it's called, but it's about as thick as two pieces of flannel and much stiffer. Especially after I free-motion quilted all the pieces. I did not put interfacing in the seams. I cut it the size of the pieces without seam allowances so those seams would sew together easily. I interfaced the lining, then quilted it, then interfaced the fashion fabric then quilted it, etc. After preparing all the pieces, I began assembling the bag. So, my advice is...don't skimp on the interfacing or batting.

I just finished making a "daddy" diaper bag using a very plain tote bag pattern but using New Orleans Saints (his favorite team) fabric. I wasn't sure I could pull it off (making a baby bag with predominantly black fabric), but with a few accent fabrics for trim and pockets, the bag turned out great and the new dad is very proud of it. I had scraps left to make a small quilt and changing pad to go with it.

Thank you Nancy. I've thought about doing that. I thought if someone had something special I would look at it but I will probably do something similar to you and just make a regular tote with special fabrics. Thanks.

Try this website: http://tipnut.com/tote-bag-ideas-free-patterns/
If you look around on the site you can find purse patterns as well.