KenmoreGal2

I took a chance on a sealed clear bag of fabric at the thrift. (I was in love with the 2 fabrics which showed on the outside and they were really nice.) But turns out there was a lot of nylon inside the bag. Also the black and white fabric which I made these tote bags from. It's a heavy synthetic and I wasn't sure what to do with it at first. Then I realized I had exactly enough for 2 tote bags.

I made them the same yet different. They are both FMQ'd. One has blue lining with a pocket. That one has quilt batting in the middle which makes it a bit floppy. The other one is unlined so the FMQ shows and has felt as a batting which gives it more body.

Thanks for looking!
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quiltingcandy

Very nice!

mawluv

Great bags! Love the fabric! Awesome thrift find!!!!

JuneBillie

Very nice bags.

Bluebonnets

Great job with a great find!

Latrinka

Both look very nice, glad to know about the felt, wanna try that. I just made a tote, but made it too tall, used heavy interfacing and batting, and it still won't stand up! Bout to cut the bottom off, and re-do it shorter.

dottie dodge

Love your totes!

KenmoreGal2

I use a thick felt, have no idea where I got it. I worry a little about the washability (??) of it, but I love the way it makes the bags stand at attention.

busy fingers

What a great pickup and result.

bjgallent

Don't you just love making something from someones throw away? Nice bags.