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06-22-2019, 03:10 AM

copycat

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Roomy tote bag

I took a tote bag class taught by a member of our guild. It measures about 15" wide by 13" high.

I used Bosal foam vs. quilt batting to stipple quilt the flower fabric. I found the foam created a firmer outer bag than when I used quilt batting. It is hard to see the quilting on the flower fabric print.

For the outer blue pockets, I used an extra firm fusible from Pellon, called Peltex. Fyi: I found the extra-firm fusible made it difficult to pull the bag body through the lining hole. It did however create a stiff and sturdy tote bag.

I plan to carry this tote to quilt shows and fill it with quilty treasures!

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06-22-2019, 03:17 AM

ckcowl

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That is a wonderful bag! I love your colors and you did great making it, every thing looks so ( crisp)
enjoy filling it- it’s a great travel/ shop bag.

06-22-2019, 03:17 AM

betthequilter

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Great job! Love your fabric choices.

06-22-2019, 03:55 AM

Rhonda K

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You did a great job with the bag. Pretty colors. The turning of the bag seems like it is always the hardest. Enjoy the shows!

06-22-2019, 04:00 AM

Tartan

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Lovely tote!

06-22-2019, 04:16 AM

QuiltnNan

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great tote bag!

06-22-2019, 04:25 AM

Crqltr

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Love the bag...your fabrics are beautiful!

06-22-2019, 04:37 AM

osewme

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Great looking tote bag. It looks so professional & sturdy. I'm sure you will get many years of wonderful use & compliments from it.

06-22-2019, 06:06 AM

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Your stitching is so nice and straight and I love your fabric choices and the quilting just makes it. Great job!! You will by styling carrying that bag.