Canadian Quilters’ Association

 

Pattern: Quilting Tote Bag

 

Tote Bag 1-1Description

 

·           Size: 21 x 26"

·           Storage for: 6 x 24" ruler and 18 x 24" cutting mat, and all other equipment.

·           Easy to carry to workshops and guild meeting.

·           Hangs on the wall or behind a door to store and protect valuable quilting equipment.

·           Template-free construction

 

Notions

 

·           2 D-rings or split key rings - approx, l" to 1 1/4" diameter.

·           2 laminated foam boards -20 x 25" (found in office supply or framing shops)

·           1 - 8" (20 cm) plastic zipper, same colour as fabric #1

·           1.3 mtr of 2 mm white ribbon

·           18" Velcro (optional - see pocket closures)

 

Fabric Requirements

 

Solid Colour

#1 (navy)

3.5 mtrs (3 3/4 yds)

 

#2 (white)

0.5 mtr (1/2 yd)

Prints

#3

0.5 mtr (1/2 yd)

 

#4

0.5 mtr (1/2 yd)

 

#5

0.6 mtr (2/3 yd)

 

#6

0.8m tr(718yd)    

Lining

 

.l.8mtr(2yd)

Batting

 

1 batt or use scraps

 

General Directions

 

The tote is constructed in several easy steps. The outershell and the innershell are completely finished before being joined together at the bottom edge.

 

The Steps:

 

I.          Cutting Layout

2.         Outershell Construction

3.         Innershell Construction

4.         Assembly