Make a Crafty Gemini Improv Tote Part 1: Easy Quilting Project with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star!
Part 1 of 2. Crafty Gemini Tote Bag Part 1: Easy Quilting Project with Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Co and Vanessa of Crafty Gemini. Vanessa and Jenny show us how to make an easy quilt as you go tote bag using jelly rolls (2 1/2 inch strips of precut fabric) and In R Form Plus.
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Just love you two gals working and sharing together.. so much fun!!
You both "ROCK" on your tutorials. I love watching you enjoying giving them.......Thank you.
WOW, My two favorite ladies on You Tube. Missouri Star Quilt and Crafty Gemini.
Vanessa and Jenny are such leaders, I was cracking up. Great tote so cute
I quilted my first quilt project when my daughter was in kindergarten. I was busy and did not quilt again until my daughter was a Freshman in High school five years ago. I was just doing four patches and nine patches until I came upon your tutorials a couple of years ago, I have made a few baby quilts for family members and two breast cancer quilts using the quilt as you go method. I would like to thank you for the simple and straightforward easy instructions to quilting. You let us know it's ok not to be perfect and that gives me confidence to try new things.
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the wonderful comment! I'm so glad you were able to pick back up on sewing and quilting!! :) I would love to see some pictures of projects!!!
OMGosh! My two most favorite Gemini crafters in the same video!!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the love and support! Glad you liked the video!!
This tutorial had such a happy energy. I love The Crafty Gemini and Jenny together 👍👍👍
My TWO favorite quilting instructors in the whole world. So great to see you together! Go Gators!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment, Judy Hart! We had so much fun with this one!
@waqasbutt9995
6 жыл бұрын
Judy Hart
Loved seeing my two favorite fellow gemini quilters together!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Limonmonkey04!
This is a great tutorial! Jenny you and Vanessa really make it easy - you are both great instructors. This pattern is a great hit with my friends. I made one bag for me and now I'm making 8 more from requests from my friends.
Love love love this, trying to catch on❤
Best bag design ever!! So versatile! (And so much fun made here.)
I bought this In-R-Form batting a year ago and finally used it last week. Made my own bag pattern and really loved the way it turned out. My only problem was sewing the side seams together where you had a double layer of the foam. Had to go out and buy an upholstery needle and thread to complete that part of the construction. My niece is getting married next week and going on a Disney cruise for her Honeymoon. I made a Minnie/Mickey lined bag with inside pockets and a zipper placket. Also used the In-R-Form to make a cosmetic bag. Also turned out beautiful. Absolutely love this stuff. Just be sure to have a heavy duty (or Embroidery) needle for the construction part of your bag. Too bad we can't add pictures on here.
@MissouriQuiltCo
7 жыл бұрын
In-R-Form is one of our favorites!! Hope that your niece has wonderful time and takes lots of pictures :) Sounds like a great trip!!
Two Quilt-Queens! Super Quilt-Gemini. I love both of you, Vanessa and Jenny. Thank you very much.
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
That is so kind of you to say! Thank you so much!! :)
Oh what a treat to see you both sewing together!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
EMGcrafter we had so much fun!! Glad you liked it!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
It really was a treat having The Crafty Gemini here with us. :)
My two favorite crafters in one video, and both Gemini's who knew. Love the tote, I'll be looking forward to making a couple of these.
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ativabrand! We loved making this one together!
Two of my favourite teachers in one video, I love it! This tote just screams "Fussy Cut!!" Definitely tucking the idea in my back pocket for a rainy day :)
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Ahh, thank you so much Dee. We really appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed the video! :)
@ashleywilson331
7 жыл бұрын
hi
Two of my favorite quilt KZreadrs in one video!!! Ahhhhh!!!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Yay! Thanks for watching! :)
I am a gemini and i just love your show
Oh my goodness....my two favorite people in one place. Love it...and also the tutorial is awesome! Thank you both so very much...don't know what I would do without both of your tutorials!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Ahh, that's so kind of you! We're so happy that you're enjoying the tutorials!
I've learned so much from these two ladies! It's great seeing them together.
My two favorite ladies. Thank you love it my weekend project.
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Mimi! This really is the perfect weekend project!! :)
Loma Mallard......I love this tutorial for the Improv Tote so much that I made 5 for Christmas gifts! Everyone loved their gifts and I turned several friends on to your website. I love your fabric selections in precuts, the tutorials, and Jenny! You do an amazing job of making quilting easy. Thank you
I want to thank you for all of your tutorials I get all of the Missouri Star books and they are quite helpful but when I have a tutorial that I can look at I can really make sure to finish a project other magazines leave me wanting more when I can watch your tutorial I learned so much more and you're always so much fun and your guests are great they also have a wonderful spirit I thank God there's a place like your company Missouri Star quilt who invites others to share their crafts. I've just went on today and I haven't seen any of your tutorials in months and this is an old one by crafty Gemini and Missouri Star but I still love it and it makes me want to get up and go and sew thank you for getting the word out and helping all of us who are afraid to start feel confident Krissy Bennett
This was so incredibly easy both of my daughters made one for themselves. I haven't been able to get my 12 year old very interested in quilting but she made a tote!
Vanessa and Jenny in the same tutorial amazing I follow both and this is a great bag will be making it hope we have more.
@TheCraftyGemini
9 жыл бұрын
Hi Angela! Glad you enjoyed the tutorial. :)
I love, love, love so many of your tutorials but to date the Improv Tote is my absolute favorite. I FOLLOW YOUR KZread CHANNEL as well as Vanessa of Crafty Gemini. The two of you make a great team!
Love these two ladies. it's great that they are together on this. love the bag too.
I'm a Gemini, as well, and I love this project! My daughter -in-law is a bag person and a Gemini and will love this in a little bigger size. She has twins, too.
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
How awesome, Julia!! Hope you enjoyed the video! :)
I will think of you on my birthday, when I will be in Minneapolis for a holiday from the UK, I'm also June 11th. I am just starting in quilting and loving all your tutorials xx Keep them coming...
Watching thins on June 11, 2020! 😃 Happy birthday Jenny! 🎂
I'm not a Gemini but a Cancer, my oldest grandson is a Gemini (June 13). I just love this project. I've made several quilts using the 2 1/2 inch strips so I have lots of scraps that I can use to make this bag. What a great and easy way to use them. Thanks Jenny, you are a peach!!!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Brenda! Scraps would be perfect for this project!! :)
I have just recently discovered these tutorials and it has really reinvigorated my love of sewing/quilting. I finally started and finished my first quilt recently (jelly roll race) and made this bag. I had so much fun making this bag and really appreciate how easy you make everything! Keep on quilting!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Jessica Fox Yay! I'm so happy you have started quilting again! Keep up the great work! :)
I love Jenny and Vanessa I have learned so much from both. I was thrilled to see you two together! I cannot wait to try this bag!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks, skyfire62! We had a blast! Would love to see what you create!
Great new foam product, Thanks Vanessa. You and Jenny look great, working in unison like you all have been together for a long time. EXTRAORDINARY TUTORIAL as always. Thank you
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Laura Lightner Thank you! We had a blast filming together!!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! We really enjoyed having her here with us!
LOVE this tutorial! My two favorite teachers in one video! Absolutely the best! You gals make a great team and I laughed and laughed with you both! Great bag and great teachers! Thanks!
@TheCraftyGemini
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kristy! Glad you enjoyed it. I had a great time with Jenny and the entire MSQC crew!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the support, Kristy! We're so glad we could bring a smile to your face! :)
Yippee! I just saw this tutorial Wednesday night, got my In R Form Plus yesterday and started my purse today. I didn't have much time to work on it today, but I can't wait to work on it tomorrow. Thank you both for a very well made tutorial and a great purse idea.
Love love this tutorial I'm also a big fan of Vanessa's. This is a great collaboration. You lady's are a hoot!😄😄😄😄😄
@TheCraftyGemini
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you are enjoying it. Jenny totally caught me off guard with that "I'm a Gemini, too" comment. I looked like a crazy person on camera because of her! LOL
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Elizabeth! We hope to do more in the future! :)
@LauraLightner
9 жыл бұрын
TheCraftyGemini You look like you both are having a blast, seems like you both have similar personalities. Glad you have become friends, BTW not crazy, but goofy fun, and entertainingly educational for the rest of us. Thanks.
I just got my supplies in the mail today. Looking forward to trying this project. You both are great teachers.
Such a fan of both of you ladies! Great tutoral! It was a joy seeing you two together!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
We really appreciate it! Thanks!!
Thank you. It was in time for guests.
I love this! Can't wait to make these as gifts for Christmas! you two crafty gemini's are the best! 💕
I'm June 11 with you Jenny! I also have: Cousin June 3, Grandfather June 7, Brother June 21 & Dad June 22. Such a good month lol
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Go Geminis!! Thanks for watching. :)
Love this bag! Thanks for sharing and please do more tutorials together...very enjoyable to watch!
Awesome work Ladies. You both are two of My Favorite Instructors!Thanks A Million for teaching Me SO Much!God Blessed; With Perpetual Success!Add Love!™
Oh Wow!! Two of my favorite Ladies! 😘. I love you two girls. Thanks for the video.
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! :)
I made this today! It's such a fun bag to make. Can't wait to start the next one!
Love your tutorials! You are both so fun to watch learn from! I just discovered your tutorials 2 months ago. I have made half square triangles by sewing around the square. That is so great Thank you.
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
That method is our absolute favorite! :) Thanks for watching the tutorials!
Two of my favorite gals in one video!!! Woohoo! Great tote and that foam is awesome! Can't wait to make one of my own! Hope to see you both together again soon...would love to see an I pad cover!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! :) This really is a fun project!! Also, an IPad cover is a great idea!
Great tutorial, you both made me laugh as I learned some new tricks for making a bag. Can hardly wait to start mine. Thank you!
Love this tote bag! You two make a great team! Fun, fun, fun!!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Karen Lautzenheiser! We had so much fun making it!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
Thanks for all your tutorials Jenny! I have made a couple of these to give as gifts.
I love Vanessa!! and of course Jenny, great bag!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
I love love this
Its just great U both are very sweet and great teachers Thanks for sharing
My two favorites together... :))) I have been making "my own quilted fabric" for years... .. Even bought a quilt frame and machine to make it from all my stash and create totes and zips...can't wait to try this product. Do more girls!! GB
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
That's so cool! Thanks for watching and supporting the both of us! Happy quilting!! :)
What an AWSOME technique!!!! Thanks!
Oh my! I love, love, love how easy this project is. I can't wait to go shopping and get started. I can even do this whole my baby is taking his naps. Yep, I am ditching one cleaning routine for this much fun. Tank you, thank you, thank you!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Hi, Maya! We're so glad you enjoyed the tutorial! You'll definitely have this finished fast! :)
Happy Birthday.xx
Me too June 1st and I made my first bag with a crafty friend ❤
I am a great fan of you two!! It has been great discover this tutorial!! You two are a great inspiration to me!,😊☀️🌻
Im very new to quilting, and I love ,love , love this, cant wait to have a go thanks guys
LOVE IT!! GOING TO TRY IT THIS WEEKEND!! THANK YOU LADIES!!!!
Jenny I have made each grandchild a bag out of Halloween fabrics for their trick or treating . They love them.
Love it! My two favorite crafty ladies together at last! I hope this is one of many. Love this tote tutorial, what a great project. Can't wait to make a few, thanks.
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the love and support, we really appreciate it! :)
As someone very new to quilting, I love this bag. It gives me an idea of some of the basics and was very easy to make. I have made one quilt for Quilts of Valor, which went to my husband. The pattern was just blocks in strips, alternating the blocks.
Jenny! I'm June 18th! Love Geminis! Great product and tutorial!
thank you to the both of you for sharing your talents. I love it
Awesome ladies. THANKS so very much.
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for watching! :)
you two are so cute to watch and both so talented!
@nikitaskassos
7 жыл бұрын
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You guys are too funny! Wish I could have been a fly on the wall that day!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
We would of loved to have you! :) Thank you for the support!!
Hi I just watched your video. I too am an Gemini, I enjoy both of your videos,Looking for word to seeing more,Thank you again
I saw this video the other day for the first time and it was either part 1 or 2 that you girls were chatting about both being Geminis. Vanessa, I think you said you were born on June 1st and I think Jenny was born on June 11th and I had to laugh because my birthday is June 21st. I thought it is no wonder I like these girls. I think that Geminis must just be crafty creative people. I loved this video set.
Jenny and Vanessa, thank you for sharing all of your crafting knowledge! Without Jennys fantastic videos I would have never been able to finish a quilt! (I am binding challenged) lol
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Lawanda Hony I know many of us have felt binding challenged at one time or another!! Keep it up and it'll slowly seem a little bit easier :) Thank you for your comment!!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
We're so glad that the tutorials have helped!! Thanks for watching! :)
Thank you so much, both of you for this very nice tutorial, I am looking forward watching Part 2. Every friday a new tutorial is always a pleasure.
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
We're so glad you enjoyed the tutorial! :) Thanks for watching!!
Love you guys and cant wait to make one of these!
love this bag.
Looking forward to Part 2. Love this.
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Joyce!!
Update: the already-made top worked out great! I used a jelly roll race top from your earlier video and it ended up being so easy! Thanks so much for all the useful tips 😊.
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Great!!! :) We would love to see pictures! :) Share them with us on our Facebook page! facebook.com/QuiltingDeals
@samuellopez4386
8 жыл бұрын
+Missouri Star Quilt Company h
Love your Crafty Gemini Tote Bag Part 1 ~ thank you for sharing!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!! :)
love both your channels. I'm a newbie quilter and I have already subbed to your channels so I am thrilled to find this video. Yall work so well together. I hope Yall do more videos.
Just watched this wonderful tutorial - and found out Jennie and I share a June 11 birthday! Gemini's rule!!!!
@lisacorbin4477
5 жыл бұрын
me too!!!!!!!!!!
My friend Donna and I made totes. Thanks for the tutorial
You work so well together. Informative and entertaining.
Fun tutorial! My favorite quilting ladies together!! ☺
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mandi Souto! We had a blast!
Love it. Thank you 🙏
carolyn hamblen, The foam is thick enough that when you iron, it does not affect the other side. Hope that answers your question! :)
@mundillovirtualpr
9 жыл бұрын
Hi! What's the name of the product and who sells it?
@TheCraftyGemini
9 жыл бұрын
Carmen Arteaga MSQC sells it here: www.missouriquiltco.com/shop/browse?q=in-r-form+plus
@mundillovirtualpr
9 жыл бұрын
TheCraftyGemini Bought some and made a bag. I absolutely love it! I included a lot of pockets so all the gadgets I use for crocheting and knitting are organized and really easy to find. Now I can enjoy my crafts everywhere, even while traveling (of course, while somebody else is the driver!)
Son divertidas y hermosas las dos...y se nota que lo hacen con amor...sigan asi...un abrazo desde mi hermosa ARGENTINA.....
I'm adding this to my fav video list. I've never quilted before, but with this product, & your video, this looks doable! Thank you!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
This is a perfect project to start with!! :)
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
jomycoke That's great! I love that you feel like you can make this because you absolutely can!! Let us know if you need any help along the way!! :)
Jenny we share the same Birthday 🥳 love the bag ,happy quilting from Australia
I’m June 17th! Happy Gemini.
Made this with a cute navy and green mini design roll called Simply Colorful II from Moda. It is going to be my beach bag for my cruise. So much fun to make. I wish I had added some pockets, but I plan to add some on my next one. :)
OMG!!! My two favorite online crafters!!! Squeeeee!!v ♥
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!! :)
Love both of you ladies!! Great tutorial!! And I love that batting, it's awesome to work with! 😊
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Kelley! :)
My Bernina Bernette 50 machine would NOT sew the tote bag shut with the regular presser foot and regular needle - I kept getting "bird's nests" underneath from my top thread. I am so glad I already had a walking foot and a needle for "Heavy Duty" fabrics, or I would not have been able to finish this project. Please keep in mind you may need to suggest other attachments for those of us with less expensive sewing machines. Great project, so glad I was able to finish it!
It's lovely to see you two together ️xx great project thanks girls x
@TheCraftyGemini
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I had a great time! Jenny is awesome!
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the love, Natasha! :)
Great project. Saw the finished project from a lady of FB and found the site. I love your interaction ladies.
This was a fun project to create. I enjoyed watching your tutorial ...thank you for the tips & tricks!
Hello ladies, I'm a Gemini as well on June 12th. I love the bag it's beautiful.
@MissouriQuiltCo
9 жыл бұрын
That's awesome!! Thanks!!
I’ve made it! Love it, going to do another !