Hi, my name is Shannon and I am very new to quilting. I would love to learn how. I have my sisters sewing machine, which is a Kenmore Mini Ultra 3/4 Size Sewing Machine with 6 Stitches Plus Buttonhole. I am also new to sewing, so I am learning a lot of things as I go. I have made a rag quilt and some small tote bags. I would like to make a rag quilt tote bag, but don't know where to start. Could someone please help me or lead me in the right direction.
I can't help with the tote.... but I can say welcome! We're glad you found us!
I'm sure you'll learn a lot from your new quilting friends here.... we are a talkative bunch... and I know I have learned much here!
Other things you should learn.... (besides quilting tips and techniques)
1) hide your chocolate (which, by the way -- are you a dark? light? milk? or other chocolate lover?)
2) hide your stash --- especially if you announce you are taking a vacation or will be away from home for long.
;-)
Tell us more about your family, any QI's (quilt inspectors aka pets). Favorite colors... favorite fabric designers....
Hi Shannon, Welcome. You have come to the right place to learn to quilt. While we really can't teach you, we can tell you where to go for good advice. There is lots of information on the web.
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is one place to look. I am sure you willget lots of advise. It is what we are good at.
I am not sure what you mean by a rag quilt tote bag so I cannot help either, but I wanted to warn you about the stash pirates on this group. Don't tell anyone where you keep your fabric stash!
I can't help with the tote either, since I'm a new quilter myself, but I'd like to welcome you to the group. I've only been here a short time and have already learned about lot's of good tips and ideas. This is a very helpful group!
Welcome to the group, I am new to the group and quilting. Well I was in the group back around 1996-97 but never did get the first quilt made so I am now working on projects. Notice I didn't say a project I said Projects. It is so much fun, I just can't wait to get something finished that I can post.
Those handbag/totes on ebay are cute. Have you written the seller about them, I have found that most are willing to share how they do things.
Jacquel>Hi, my name is Shannon and I am very new to quilting. I would love to
I'm sure there is a free pattern somewhere on the internet, but I couldn't find it. You could also just put together a rag quilt the way you have before and then use that as the "fabric" with any simple tote pattern, but I know I'd find it easier to follow one of the patterns above.
have fun and make me > I would like to make a rag quilt tote bag, but don't know where to start.
Could someone please help me or lead me in the right direction.
Hello Shannon. Another newbie myself saying welcome. While I'm not familiar with the rag quilt totes either, I'd second the earlier suggestion of repeating the process you did for the quilt and then just making the tote instead of the quilt if you're not able to find any specific patterns. As you've no doubt seen already, this is a great group full of wonderful knowledge and always willing to help. Good luck!
Kim > Hi, my name is Shannon and I am very new to quilting. I would love to
Welcome Shannon! You could probably do a simple tote by making 2 very small rag quilts the same size, then sewing them together around 3 sides. Attach handles and you're done. Roberta in D
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Shannon, Welcome! That is a fun rag quilt tote bag. You've already made rag quilts, and tote bags, so you can do this. When you see something you want to make, mentally de-construct it and you might be able to make a similar item.
If you look at the auction in your link, study the photo of the bag inside. You will see it has a bottom; iow, it is not a flat tote. So, I would make five units: six squares each (three over three) for front and back; three squares for bottom; two squares each, for right and left sides. Now sew units together. Add handles as usual; lining is optional. HTH.
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