We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary in April. We were to Branson Missouri for the Memorial Day week. I brought fabric cut-out for a quilt pattern. Enough to make a quilted throw and the outside for a tote. We had fun.

@sweetibbies

Жыл бұрын

I made 136 quilt blocks while we were in Branson, Missouri, and in between shows. Now we're back. I'm putting the blocks together for the outside of a tote and a quilt throw.

@sweetibbies

Жыл бұрын

Once I have both pieced together, I will send some pictures. Michelle Bustamante

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Wow that is such a fun and busy trip you had! I love Branson 🥰 yes please send pics. I'd love to see!

Beautiful bag and definitely on the to do list. So sorry you had an injury in the making of this tutorial. Thank you for sharing your time and talents with everyone. Happy Summer!

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

It happens from time to time. I'm so glad you like the bag. 😍

Kristen-always and forever an excellent teacher! Thank you for sharing😊

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

You are too sweet Diane.

Such a detailed tutorial!! Thank you so much for this! I’m obsessed with totes.. I wanna make myself one!

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Ай бұрын

Go for it!

Hi Christen. I have been watching your Tube videos and find the very informative, I too have put a machine needle through my finger. I had acrylic nails on and the needle broke in three pieces. 2 of which were in my finger. A trip to emergency room and 4 stitches later I have learned to keep finger away from the moving parts of my sewing machine. PS. I have been sewing for about 5 yrs when that happened. Feel better soon. ❤

@ISeeStarsQuilting

7 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry that happened to you as well. Yes, we have to learn and stay safe.

I love the bag. I would go around the top another time. Somehow I would do an x on the handles where you are sewing then together, maybe even on the outside. Maybe use batting on that piece of of canvas both sides of it. Its a nice bag. Thank you.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, and love those ideas as well. Thank you for sharing.

That one inch wide leftover plastic is great for bookmarks. Either make a fabric sleeve and slip plastic in OR you can cross stitch with yarn. Some libraries take those plastic pieces for the kids to make bookmarks during summer. Also senior homes with creative classes each week could do that too. I bet a lot of you can think of ideas for those strips too. Just a thought with summer crafts at park and rec locations.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Those are all wonderful ideas, I am so glad you shared.

I heard you sewed your finger, ouch😱❗️ cute bag Christen 😍

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it was not fun. lol. Thanks so much, I am glad you like it.

Beautiful. You make it look so simple and elegant. I’m going to try make a twin size quilt with this pattern.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! That sounds great!

I LOOOOVE this bag!

@ISeeStarsQuilting

5 ай бұрын

YAY, I am so glad.

I use heavy duty fusible stabilizer for the bottom of my bags. Easy to iron in, and I can sew through it easily. This makes it so I can wash my bags and the bottom stays put.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

I love that. Thank you for sharing!

I used the steps and techniques for this bag to make my grandchildren Trick or Treat bags this year and personalized each one with their name on the back. I just didnt use batting or felt or anything to make it have more structure. I just left it “floppy”. Ive used your easy technique for about every bag I make. Thank you for explaining it so simply.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

9 ай бұрын

That is wonderful. I am so so happy they work for you.

❤ the practice fmq on smaller projects. We are always learning, no matter our experience. Have a healthy and healthy Summer ☀️

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the love Krisin!

Another maker consideration would be to align one side batting and fabric and fold that side to the middle. Have the other side as demonstrated and fold fabric over batting and then fold over to meet opponent side.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Yes, great idea!

I absolutely love it and I will be making several! You just got my sewing mojo going! Thanks

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

That is so wonderful to hear Karen. Yay!

I quilt totes and bags to sell and then I use some of the money to buy fabric or yarn and I make things for charity. I am new and free quilting so I appreciate your video.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! Thank you for sharing.

Just found your videos and love the tote bag tutorial!👍 Very clear, nicely explained, and demonstrated🪡

@ISeeStarsQuilting

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching. Good luck on your tote bag! 🛍️

Great tutorial! Sorry for your injury. Many of us have learned (the hard way) that quilting and sewing is fraught with hazards. I’ve only ever made one bag and I remember thinking it was SO hard. But you have made me want to try it again. My handles did not have batting in them and I soon recognized that as a BIG mistake. They were so flimsy and cut right into your shoulder any time you put anything at all into the bag. And I’ve never seen that plastic mesh used in the bottom. That seems like a good idea, too. Thanks once again for a great video!

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Yes, we all get hurt from time to time. Hopefully not to often. I'm so glad you liked it, and glad you want to try again. 😍

The tote bag is so cute and a great size. Plan on giving them as gifts.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that is a wonderful idea.

Thanks for showing us how to make this bag. I have one cut out but was needing a reminder on putting it together. Great timing.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you for such a great tutorial. I love the tote and will definitely be making a few of these. 🎉

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

It was my pleasure, I can't wait to hear how many you make.

I have a purple thing to poke out my corners.

I just had to look up your sewing machine and wow!! $6500 is def not on my price range but it is a beautiful machine.

I sew my pockets to the lining before sewing it together. It is so much easier.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Yes, great tip!

Luv it. Will definitely make one!! Thanks

@ISeeStarsQuilting

8 ай бұрын

Have fun!

I've made 5 totes now! Your video is awesome!

@ISeeStarsQuilting

2 ай бұрын

Great job!

Always love your ideas , thankyou

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

So nice of you, you are very welcome.

Heading to Myrtle Beach from New Jersey in August. Maybe I’ll have a bag by then !

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great trip to take a bag on. ;)

This is a great tutorial! I like how you break it down so even a beginner can do it. Lovely bag!

@ISeeStarsQuilting

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

You do a great job explaining everything. Thank you!

@ISeeStarsQuilting

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I agree it hurts when your machine takes a bite out of your finger .Mine misbehaved and bit me once not fun. Love this project. I will be making one or three.❤

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Oh no! Glad your okay......LOL I love that (1 or 3)

@janemason9215

Жыл бұрын

@@ISeeStarsQuilting I hope your finger heals quickly. I just love watching your videos❤ Thank you for doing them.

Great tutorial! I'm making one for my coworker, who has another job. It works so nice. Thank you so much for sharing

@ISeeStarsQuilting

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you for this great tutorial! I just made my second one, and it is again adorable! You have a gift for teaching!

@ISeeStarsQuilting

10 ай бұрын

Oh yay! It was my pleasure.

Cute tote, love it

@ISeeStarsQuilting

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I've loved using this tote this summer!

❤

I made one. Easy, loved it. I used orphan blocks for front and back. Thanks

@ISeeStarsQuilting

6 ай бұрын

Sounds great!

Lovely tutorial! Thank you

@ISeeStarsQuilting

10 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Oh my goodness, a little late to comment, I'm sorry about your finger. While I was sewing my baby's bedding many years ago, I did the same thing, I was still pregnant at the time and my husband came home to find our kitchen table and my sewing machine splatted with blood. When I told my circle of friends, they said I'm officially a veteran of sewing 😂 as if sewing through a digit was an honor. Great tutorial, thank you!

@ISeeStarsQuilting

10 ай бұрын

OH yikes, so glad you were okay as well. We have to be careful. 😂

love this thank you for sharing 😀❤. I going to made this.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy

You are a real professional and the best teacher!! I love your sewing machine!! Ty PS: Sorry for the pain you went thru🥲

@ISeeStarsQuilting

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! It's all good now!

You are very easy to understand and I love this I definitely am trying it

@ISeeStarsQuilting

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Using webbing for the straps work great also. Some quilt shops have it and hardware stores also.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Great idea, thank you for sharing.

The plastic you used for the bottom of your bag is called plastic canvas. My mom used to make different projects with it and yarn. The small piece you tossed would be great for a bookmark;) lol. I like it for the base stability but because I like my bags to be washable, I would make a sleeve for the plastic and put it just in the bottom of the bag to be removable;) Thanks for you great teaching tutorials and I’m sorry you hurt your finger. Hope you feel better soon💐

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! Someone else mentioned that as well and I love that idea.

Easy to follow tutorial....thanks from Melbourne Victoria

@ISeeStarsQuilting

3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊 Glad it was helpful.

Christen - Used Accuquilt mats are also good for the bottom. I cut them using tin snips, then round the corners.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful idea. Thank you.

You are a great teacher. Love love love this bag! So sorry about your finger though. Hope it heals quickly! Thanks so much for the tutorial. I’m going to try making one for myself and then make a few more (if the first one turns out ok 😉) for family and friends. Thanks again!

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, they are a really fun and quick project to make - good news... finger is feeling much better now.

Use fusible fleece for inside the handles. It works really well! Also your quilting is amazing. Wish I had a long arm.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

9 ай бұрын

Great idea!

Thank you for the great tutorial. I will be making several very soon. So sorry about your poor finger; the first time I used my longarm, I did the very same thing. Creating and learning new things takes away the pain. Thanks for all the fun ideas you share.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Andrea, I am glad to do it.

THANKS❤❤❤

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

Noticed by your window- a diffuser of some sort. I like it! Also I just found your videos last night! I really like your delivery and clear directions. Ty

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much! That means a lot to me - yes 😘 I always have my diffuser on with something good in it. I use the diffuser from Young living because yes... I love the colors! 🥰 IF you have any questions, Please feel free to reach out to me. I'm happy to help

First bag I've seen made that I might try. My daughter makes bags (Made Gracefully Yours) but I always felt they were above my skill level. I might cheat and get pre-quilted fabric.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Go for it. I know you can do it. 😍

@notesfromleisa-land

Жыл бұрын

Prequilted fabric would be a timesaver. Dive in and make a bag to solidify the basic concepts and familiarize yourself with construction methods and sequence. You will gain confidence and who does love a bag as a gift.

Adorable. Love the mesh idea for the bottom. I have used cardboard covered in fabric I stuffed in the bottom, but I have to remember to remove before washing. Mesh from now on. Hope your finger is ok.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

I love using mesh it holds up better in my opinion. 🥰

@theresaturnbach610

Жыл бұрын

Great project. I really want to try this !

❤❤❤

It’s a beautiful bag

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Awesome job. No truer statement then - no one is immune to sewing ouchies 😢. Been there done it. Uggggg. Have a great week 😊

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

You are so right about that!

Love this! What are the finished dimensions please? I want to make one big enough to fit my smaller machine. Thank you!

@ISeeStarsQuilting

6 ай бұрын

Roughly.... 20x17x6... But if you alter it a little and have an end goal in mind you can make it work for you! You might want to reinforce the bottom of the bag for your machine though

Sorry about your finger. Done that! Hurts!! FYI. Last Homely House did a tutorial on 5/23/2019 about a Reusable Shopping Bag - same idea but no lining - size is 18" x 40" which i have made many. Thank you for the clear, concise instructions. I will certainly be making these for Christmas presents. Love your tutorials and again thank you.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Oh that is so great to hear. I'm glad you like it. 🤩

At dollar tree has a flexible chopping board that probably work better. It can be covered or just placed inside. Good luck

@HeidiSanToro

Жыл бұрын

I use the $tree flexible chopping boards for sooo many things. Usually for applique....but, that, is a wonderful idea. Tyty.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes, great idea.

@nancylyman5192

Жыл бұрын

I’m going to check out this idea too. Thanks!

I love this bag!!!! I also love your machine. Can you tell me what model it is or what you would recommend. I'm looking for a new one and would love to get one that is so much more versatile than just a reg one. Thanks so much

@ISeeStarsQuilting

9 ай бұрын

My machine is a Janome Horizon Memory Craft 15000. I bought it used and I LOVE it. It is of the pricier tier. I also love my Janome 3160QDC machine that I used for years before I upgraded. I still use that one when I travel.

Great tutorial- love it! Hope your finger is healing fast too!

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Hopefully it will be the last injury for awhile. 🤪

I love it. Thank you for sharing. I'm sorry to hear about our injury. On one of our trips to Ren Fest I was talking to one of the vendors who makes garments and he talked about getting his finger caught in his industrial machine. NOPE!!! Ever since then I have this fear of getting too close. I have gotten too close to the screw that tightens on the needle and that hurts like the dickens. I hope your finger recovers soon. Take care.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

OH gracious yes that would hurt for sure, thank you for your kind words.

Tip for after sewing your finger...put a bandaid on so tight. It keeps it from hurting.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that tip!

Beautiful bag! I will be making one for sure. I think i will use webbing and run it all the way around the bag instead of making straps. Just a thought since I have plenty. I also like ti akea box with a big X thru it to secure the straps. You did an amazing job. Enjoy it! So u never explained the finger accident? See ya soon 💕

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Great idea my friend, and can't wait to see you!

I feel your pain. Done the same thing but my thumb a couple weeks ago. Was really shocking initially. 🙏 for quick healing. Question about the plastic canvas in bottom. Does it stay put when washing the bag?

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

I just have spot cleaned mostly. I imagine it would be the ok if you had to wash it

I am looking for a bag to hang on my cabinet door that has a sepeaator so I can put my large plastic lids on one side and small on the other. I think I can do this bag and use the plastic (covered) as a divider. And FYI as a Cosmetologist I have cut my knuckles off SO! many times so I get that you get careless in your finger position. But that being said I have gotten nervous watching you b4 at times. lol SORRY! you had an accident. Hope it heals quickly.

OH MY WORD Christen!!! 🤌🏻 A Needle through your finger?????? Are YOU OK? I'm going to text you now to see how ya did it LOL🤣

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

I'm better, thank you!

Sorry about your finger, but great tutorial. I need to make one...or five of them.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

I can't wait to hear how many you make. 😄

Great Bag lovely fabric sorry about your finger.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Where to buy the spray flatter

Random question, but did your outside fabric come with the pattern stitched into it, or did you do that yourself first?

@ISeeStarsQuilting

3 ай бұрын

I did the quilting part myself ❤

The mesh is plastic canvas and is used similarly to cross stitch 😉

Any way you can show how you would add a zipper to this purse?

@ISeeStarsQuilting

4 ай бұрын

It is a little late to add that on to this tutorial, but I do have a video coming up in a few weeks that does talk about zippers and how to add them into bags! Hopefully that will be of some inspiration for you 🤩🤩

Seam allowances? I don’t know what measurement to use. Also, should the seam allowances for the lining be the same as for the outer bag?

@ISeeStarsQuilting

8 ай бұрын

I usually just stick to a 1/4" seam allowance on all my projects now - I know clothing designers use different seam allowances for different projects. And yes, I used the same sem allowance for the inner lining as well. I hope your bag came out super cute! I would love to hear how it went for you 🥰🥰

@kimberlyteneyck9220

8 ай бұрын

@@ISeeStarsQuilting it really did. I made a Hello Kitty tote for my granddaughter who’s eight, so I scaled it down just a bit, and she was thrilled with her bag. She made her dad take her straight to the craft store so she could show it off. Thank you for the tutorial, it really helped a lot! Thanks also for the answer.

Just wondering, when your finger was caught in the machine, did you see stars?

@ISeeStarsQuilting

9 ай бұрын

lololol - no. I saw blood and tried not to bleed on my fabric 😂😂

Great tutorial I’m sorry you had an accident I hope your finger gets better soon

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much my friend. 😄

Hello, I am searching for your Walker caddy…can you please tell me where I can find the pattern or tutorials. Thank you

@ISeeStarsQuilting

10 ай бұрын

I share the pattern and step by step here in this post iseestarsquilting.com/free-walker-bag-pattern-carry-all/ ✨ Let me know if you have any questions!

@carolines.9960

10 ай бұрын

Ok, I go there, click on get pattern here…but there is no link.@@ISeeStarsQuilting

Is it reversible since it is lined?

@ISeeStarsQuilting

9 ай бұрын

It COULD be? But the outside of the bag (not the yellow in this case) is the quilted side and more what I would consider the front.

I feel so bad that you sewed your finger. A few years ago I was using a tiny crochet hook to poke a hole in a cardboard basket and it went through the bag and into my finger. My brother in law had to cut the end off so I could remove my finger from the basket. I went to the ER because the hook was attached to my finger and we couldn’t pull it out. Everyone in the ER had a good laugh. All worked out well but it hurt. Feel better ❤️

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

OH gracious, that sounds much worse. So glad it all worked out.

Love this but why don't you press your fabric before you cut, lol

@ISeeStarsQuilting

3 ай бұрын

I live on the edge lol 😆 or really ... I don't like ironing and sometimes... You just gotta sew it and see what happens! 🤷🏼‍♀️

Ouch hope your fingers ok. That plastic webbing in the bottom maybe could be hand stitched to the corner stitching of the base. Think I’ll try that.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

10 ай бұрын

Thank you, it healed quickly.

I sewed my finger a few years ago and the needle broke in my finger….I had to use pliers to get it out!

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Oh that sounds so so terrible!

I was always so afraid of sewing through a finger as a youngster watching my mom sew my clothes. I didn’t start sewing until 5 years ago. I so regret that I waited so long to learn. Make sure you take care of your injury.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Well I am so glad you started, and I hope you love it.

I am so sorry you hurt your finger but the bag is awesome.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

I am so glad you like it! 😁

So sorry you got hurt. In sewing class in 7th grade a girl did that at the next sewing machine to me. I was so scared of the machine even before that.

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

It does give you a scare for sure.

I felt so bad for you, running over a finger with the needle is so painful. I know from personal experience. The only thing worse is having the needle break off in your finger and trying to get it out, Then you know what real pain is. I cried like a baby when my husband worked on getting the piece of needle out. So I ordered one of those purple thangs. LOL

@ISeeStarsQuilting

6 күн бұрын

Oh goodness, that would be painful for sure. So glad he got it for you.

Oh no, I’m so sorry

Your poor finger! 😢

@ISeeStarsQuilting

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hi Kristen, I hope your finger is better soon ❤ Just wondering what your thoughts are about overlockers (sergers) ? I'm thinking of buying a Janome 644d to help with repairing my dairy farming husbands overalls & when making totes etc 🤔 🇭🇲🦜

@ISeeStarsQuilting

11 ай бұрын

I have never actually had the opportunity to really get into it. I wish I had a better opinion to share with you, but I know several girls who have them and swear by them! 🤩

@kimbennett2369

11 ай бұрын

@@ISeeStarsQuilting thank you. 🇭🇲🦜

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