Whenever I make a quilt for a new baby I always make a bag for the mom, you could think of it as fancy wrapping paper for the quilt. Sometimes I use leftover fabric & sometimes I will use fabrics in the moms favorite colors. The bags are a great place to practice FMQ too. I have an enormous family so somebody is either getting married, welcoming a new baby... The gals are always so excited to see what new pattern I have made. I have learned so much from both of You ladies and I really appreciate the work You put into creating all of these videos. You make learning a new pattern/technique so much fun & you are so inspiring! Thank You :)
I don't know how you resisted adding quilting to those bag panels! I think I won't resist. LOVE this collaboration. I've been watching Vanessa for quite awhile, too!
When boxing my corners, I cut out a 2” x 2” (or whatever size you want) notch in the bottom corners. It makes it so much easier to line up your seams. Then I sew a zigzag stitch along the raw edge to finish it off.
Angela, this is an awesome challenge between you & Crafty Gemini! It’s a great stash-buster too! Hope you do more of these “quick-quilting” tutorials. Thx for the fashion show! This was an extra funny entertaining video!
Vanessa and Jenny Doan taught me how to quilt and sew, when I started 6 years ago. I have also been following you for the last several years. I have to thank the 3 of you for teaching me sewing, quilting and now with your fm challenges, I am able to finish all my quilt tops. Thank you
I've made this bag 4 times and I lost the pattern....so whew, glad this was here! (I machine quilted the outer panels - makes it nicer.) The pattern doesn't seem to be free on "craftsy" as far as I can tell, but I got the main info from the video.Thanks!
What a cute tote!! I love making totes, they are quick, fun and make great gifts. I noticed there were a lot of comments about quilting the bag. With the fusible fleece you don’t really need it, but you could certainly stitch in the ditch. With that cute braided design, you definitely want it to be the star of the bag.
I have been following Vanessa for years I learned a lot of things from her channel, then I found u this year and love your quilts and fun personality! I’m so glad you guys did a collab!
My hubby and I watch your "Midnight Quilt Show" all the time. We love it Angela, and love you!! Thanks for breaking down the execution of making quilt patterns and having fun doing it. Vicki Robles
I have made 4 of these bags now but I make them whole cloth bags that I have quilted. They go together SEW quickly & are the most sturdy & stylish bags! Of course, I have to totally hack the straps for a great end result & no pulling the fabric up through the strap tube. I have been using denim or home decor weight fabric with a linen lining. Love, love, love this bag that goes to the library, the beach, on trips to here or there!!
I came from Vanessa’s channel, I love her sweet little family and their farm. I’ve been following her channel since they first went to look at their place. I’ve learned lots of things from her. And yes this is my first time watching your channel. Thanks for sharing this.
If you wanted to add something extra special to the straps, you can use some sturdy lace or binding tape as that little string to help turn out the strap and leave it attached, then top stitch it down the middle of the outside of the strap for a stipe down the tote strap :)
Saw the bag challenge from Crafty Gemini and decided to check out your channel. I’ve been searching for a cute bag to use up my many small pieces. I think I can make this work. Now on to binge watching your channel while I work on my new bag.
I have made Vanessa's Improv tote bag with Bosal In-R-Form Plus a few times (okay maybe like 10... or more, of them) and love how they come together. I really like this chain pattern and will certainly be making one of them very soon! It's such a pretty design. In answer to some of the other viewer's questions, I personally pinch the lining closed and sew an 1/8 inch seam to close it up. Being on the bottom, no one can see it and I find that it is more secure that way. Thanks for another amazing video, Angela!!
Love that tip on using that small strip to turn the strap! I wish I knew that when I made all those totes for my family. I learned how to put a zipper on my bag from The Crafty Gemini (as well as a lot of other things). Seeing my two favorite TH-cam ladies doing something together is fabulous.
I came here from Crafty Gemini. You and I sew/quilt/craft the same way. A bowl of popcorn, an adult beverage and late nights. It use to be out of necessity due to work & family but now it's so ingrained I find it difficult to sit at my machine before the sun goes down. :) Thanks for a great tutorial. You're a lot of fun to watch.
Isn’t Vanessa darling?!!! I’ve been following her since 2012. She helped me learn how to sew! You helped me learn how to quilt! I’m so excited to see a collaboration between you two! 💐
I have only made one quilt, but I would like to make more. My grandmother taught me how to crochet and I do a lot with that. She also used to quilt. I still have the quilt she made me for my wedding 44 years ago. I would like to hand down treasures like that to my grandchildren.
This is just what I’ve been looking for - a cute bag that will use a jelly roll! I’m new to your channel too! Can’t wait to watch some of your other videos! Late night sewing with a glass of wine… perfect!!
Angela that was really so adorable. Your bag turned out so beautiful. Somebody commented on turning it into a reversible bag. I too made two reversible tote bags and it gives great satisfaction seeing the bag one creates. Thanks for the tutorial.
I watch the Crafty Gemini a lot but this is the first time I've watched one of your tutorials. . . wow! . . . I love how you use all those little pieces of fabric. . . obviously, you are a quilter. I am not sure I can make everything line up evenly like you did, but I'd like to try it. I just ordered a walking foot, so I hope that will help. I don't like to turn the handles but I really like how you turned your handles inside out, too. Beautiful result!
Hi Angela! I enjoy your videos, and I think it is great that you teamed up with also talented and fun Vanessa for this video challenge. Thanks to both of you for walking us through this pattern.
After I finish a quilt I always make a tote from the left overs. So I have nothing left I put the scraps together as per a jelly roll race and this determines the size. I do like your pattern though so will give it a try after next quilt.
Good morning just seen your video I love.watchimg.yuake your quilts I am a beginner quilter and am in process of making a breast cancer quilt I also love watching the crafty Gemini and am going to try this bag with the scraps I have.fry cancer.quilt I've.started... you are awesome thanks for your videos And keep smiling
Gorgeous, nice for the coming summer. I am going to make the inside of waterproof material for the wet towels that arrive with monotonous cycles. Many thanks, Tina xxxxxxxx
You inspired me to give the bag a go. My daughter wanted a neutral bag. I added pockets inside. Thanks for being awesome and such an inspiration to us who have never tried quilting 😁😁😁
I love both The Midnight Quilt Show and Crafty Gemini's channel. I seriously was expecting you to quilt the bag though?!?! I have quilted a bag before, and it looks so nice.
The bags is cute. I don’t quilt but I do like the way u mix the colors to create a beautiful bag.🙂 You are such a funny lady. Have a bless day. I’m sure Vanessa will like the bag.😀
Hi, I love watching your video cuz you are not boring to watch. You make it so fun. I definitely want to make this tote bag. Thanks for sharing the video
I've made three of these bags and they are awesome! Two were gifts and were a big hit! I'm always looking for new sewing projects. Thank you for sharing!
Very Nice! just a hint for keeping your tote bag bottom firmer cut a piece of left over stiff or even get some high plastic left over from either framing dept or plastic make a "sleeve per-say" slide a piece of stiffy plastic canvas cut into sleeve and tuck into bottom. Great job for being outside of comfort zone!
As usual you've done a great job. Your bag looks fantastic. I did click on the link for the pattern and I get a "can't reach this page" notice. Had the link been altered or changed?
I made this bag and it came out beautiful. The hashing was a bit time intensive but worth it. I did make it out of my stash (who doesn't have stacks of jelly rolls on their shelf?) I found that when I was taking pictures, it is reversible! double score!
I love your chatting whilest sewing so much! My new favourite quote now from you: "Close enough is good enough and finished is better than perfect... maybe... not so much in brain surgery..." ^^ And thanks for the input and the inspiration! You're doing a great job in motivating!
Angela, you are awesome! You know, you could have quilted on the bag....I was waiting for you to do that, but it turned out beautifully, just like usual👏👏👏
Altho I year on, made this one tonight... out of strips left over from your braided quilt design I used to make a table runner ... I did change the handles a little as such a large bag needed more “anchoring” ... thanks for the pattern! ❤️🌈🐻🧵
The bag is goregous! And Vanessa is awesome😊 She's an exellent teacher and explains projects in great detail (just like you😉) I can't wait to try making this bag. Thanks for sharing!
Hi, Angela! I followed you a few years ago on your Midnight Quilt Show! I did not know you had a TH-cam channel! So glad you popped up in my feed! New sub here! Now I will get busy and gather some scraps to make a bag! ❤
We loved this so much that we made it a challenge for our fall quilt retreat and exchanged 24 bags! Thanks so much. I added the photo of our group with all the bags in a review on Craftsy. What a bunch of unique bags we ended up with!
HI, i came here by Crafty Gemini video. I've been following her for a little over a year. I just lover videos, she''s AWESOME!!! I LOVED your video, you have a wonderful camera presence!!! Thanks for sharing!!
Hi there. My name is Melissa. I am making a quilt for my mom. I watch every channel of yours. I love the patterns and am trying full squares before I try something smaller. I am also doing the stitching by hand because I dont have a machine
Hi! I came here via The Crafty Gemini. First time watching both of you and I must say you are both talented sewers/quilter! Hope to visit your channel again!!! :)
I really like the tote! Great job Angela! Now I "Need" to make one, or 2, hmm... Maybe gifts? Cool thanks for another video. I will be downloading this pattern.
my first time here, and I came to you from Vanessa's video of her using the scraps you sent her so I had to see what you were up to also lol a few years late ,but I've subscribed! Love what you did! I'll probably be trying a quilted bag next
Oh Angela, you should have quilted it...with your beautiful needle work. Okay you have to make another one and QUILT it...Love it came out Beautiful..Good Job..
I just knew what you had inside the completed bag! 🍷 Another great video, even though you are the master quilter I knew you’d have this project “in the bag”!
Whenever I make a quilt for a new baby I always make a bag for the mom, you could think of it as fancy wrapping paper for the quilt. Sometimes I use leftover fabric & sometimes I will use fabrics in the moms favorite colors. The bags are a great place to practice FMQ too. I have an enormous family so somebody is either getting married, welcoming a new baby... The gals are always so excited to see what new pattern I have made. I have learned so much from both of You ladies and I really appreciate the work You put into creating all of these videos. You make learning a new pattern/technique so much fun & you are so inspiring! Thank You :)
I don't know how you resisted adding quilting to those bag panels! I think I won't resist. LOVE this collaboration. I've been watching Vanessa for quite awhile, too!
That strap turning trick is life changing!
I love it when crafty people support each other! And we women need to do this more❤️
Nancy Miner ofcourse ❤⚘💯
That inside out strap strip trick is awesome! I wish I had known about this a long time ago. Thank you
When boxing my corners, I cut out a 2” x 2” (or whatever size you want) notch in the bottom corners. It makes it so much easier to line up your seams. Then I sew a zigzag stitch along the raw edge to finish it off.
Angela, this is an awesome challenge between you & Crafty Gemini! It’s a great stash-buster too! Hope you do more of these “quick-quilting” tutorials. Thx for the fashion show! This was an extra funny entertaining video!
Lovely!!! I’ll use the braid directions and make it with recycled jeans.
Vanessa and Jenny Doan taught me how to quilt and sew, when I started 6 years ago. I have also been following you for the last several years. I have to thank the 3 of you for teaching me sewing, quilting and now with your fm challenges, I am able to finish all my quilt tops. Thank you
I've made this bag 4 times and I lost the pattern....so whew, glad this was here! (I machine quilted the outer panels - makes it nicer.) The pattern doesn't seem to be free on "craftsy" as far as I can tell, but I got the main info from the video.Thanks!
I love your trick for turning the handles. I wish I had known that years ago!
What a cute tote!! I love making totes, they are quick, fun and make great gifts. I noticed there were a lot of comments about quilting the bag. With the fusible fleece you don’t really need it, but you could certainly stitch in the ditch. With that cute braided design, you definitely want it to be the star of the bag.
I have been following Vanessa for years I learned a lot of things from her channel, then I found u this year and love your quilts and fun personality! I’m so glad you guys did a collab!
Don't forget to stitch the lining bag closed either by hand if you want reversible bag or machine. Fun project for sure.
I've just made this bag (my first ever!) in Aboriginal printed fabrics. I love it and can't wait to show it off. Thanks, Angela (and Crafty Gemini!)
Show us your Aboriginal printed bag.
My hubby and I watch your "Midnight Quilt Show" all the time. We love it Angela, and love you!! Thanks for breaking down the execution of making quilt patterns and having fun doing it. Vicki Robles
I have made 4 of these bags now but I make them whole cloth bags that I have quilted. They go together SEW quickly & are the most sturdy & stylish bags! Of course, I have to totally hack the straps for a great end result & no pulling the fabric up through the strap tube. I have been using denim or home decor weight fabric with a linen lining. Love, love, love this bag that goes to the library, the beach, on trips to here or there!!
LOVE LOVE this bag with Vanessa's Dominicana fabric and her Black and White fabric line too! Colors are Awesome together. Thanks, Angela ;-)
I make bags and follow Vanessa for years now. I don't quilt. I am going to try to do this because you make this look like a lot of FUN! Thank you!
That tip for turning out the strap is genius!
I came from Vanessa’s channel, I love her sweet little family and their farm. I’ve been following her channel since they first went to look at their place. I’ve learned lots of things from her. And yes this is my first time watching your channel. Thanks for sharing this.
If you wanted to add something extra special to the straps, you can use some sturdy lace or binding tape as that little string to help turn out the strap and leave it attached, then top stitch it down the middle of the outside of the strap for a stipe down the tote strap :)
Saw the bag challenge from Crafty Gemini and decided to check out your channel. I’ve been searching for a cute bag to use up my many small pieces. I think I can make this work. Now on to binge watching your channel while I work on my new bag.
I have made Vanessa's Improv tote bag with Bosal In-R-Form Plus a few times (okay maybe like 10... or more, of them) and love how they come together. I really like this chain pattern and will certainly be making one of them very soon! It's such a pretty design. In answer to some of the other viewer's questions, I personally pinch the lining closed and sew an 1/8 inch seam to close it up. Being on the bottom, no one can see it and I find that it is more secure that way. Thanks for another amazing video, Angela!!
Love that tip on using that small strip to turn the strap! I wish I knew that when I made all those totes for my family. I learned how to put a zipper on my bag from The Crafty Gemini (as well as a lot of other things). Seeing my two favorite TH-cam ladies doing something together is fabulous.
I came here from Crafty Gemini. You and I sew/quilt/craft the same way. A bowl of popcorn, an adult beverage and late nights. It use to be out of necessity due to work & family but now it's so ingrained I find it difficult to sit at my machine before the sun goes down. :) Thanks for a great tutorial. You're a lot of fun to watch.
Isn’t Vanessa darling?!!! I’ve been following her since 2012. She helped me learn how to sew! You helped me learn how to quilt! I’m so excited to see a collaboration between you two! 💐
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I have only made one quilt, but I would like to make more. My grandmother taught me how to crochet and I do a lot with that. She also used to quilt. I still have the quilt she made me for my wedding 44 years ago. I would like to hand down treasures like that to my grandchildren.
This is just what I’ve been looking for - a cute bag that will use a jelly roll! I’m new to your channel too! Can’t wait to watch some of your other videos! Late night sewing with a glass of wine… perfect!!
I am a male blind quilter who loves quilting and will try this pattern.
I made a pieced panel, and used this method to make a bag with it. Really versatile process, thanks for sharing!
Look at those modeling skills! Lookout Heidi and Tyra this gal quilts too!!
Angela that was really so adorable. Your bag turned out so beautiful. Somebody commented on turning it into a reversible bag. I too made two reversible tote bags and it gives great satisfaction seeing the bag one creates. Thanks for the tutorial.
I watch the Crafty Gemini a lot but this is the first time I've watched one of your tutorials. . . wow! . . . I love how you use all those little pieces of fabric. . . obviously, you are a quilter. I am not sure I can make everything line up evenly like you did, but I'd like to try it. I just ordered a walking foot, so I hope that will help. I don't like to turn the handles but I really like how you turned your handles inside out, too. Beautiful result!
Hi Angela! I enjoy your videos, and I think it is great that you teamed up with also talented and fun Vanessa for this video challenge. Thanks to both of you for walking us through this pattern.
the fabric choices were so perfect especially with that red petals popping out! & I love the black /white edged rims!
Seriously!? My two favorite quilters in the whole world know each other? ;). Awesome.
I have made six of these now and gave away as gifts. They are fun to make
the patting that you are doing for the bag it would look nice as a quilt i love it
Such a cool video...enjoyed seeing it and excited to try it. But cant seem to find the link for the pattern 😭
HELLO GENIUS for using a piece of fabric to turn a tube right side out! Sending a BIG virtual HUG!!
I really liked your bag better. I enjoyed the multiple colors and I love the braids. Very nice, Angela.
After I finish a quilt I always make a tote from the left overs. So I have nothing left I put the scraps together as per a jelly roll race and this determines the size. I do like your pattern though so will give it a try after next quilt.
Good morning just seen your video I love.watchimg.yuake your quilts I am a beginner quilter and am in process of making a breast cancer quilt I also love watching the crafty Gemini and am going to try this bag with the scraps I have.fry cancer.quilt I've.started... you are awesome thanks for your videos And keep smiling
Anyone that sews with a glass of wine at the ready is a friend of mine. I have subscribed and given you a love!
I've been following both of you for quite a while! This is a fun idea!
Gorgeous, nice for the coming summer. I am going to make the inside of waterproof material for the wet towels that arrive with monotonous cycles. Many thanks, Tina xxxxxxxx
Whoo-hoo ! Great finish. Now I wanna make one. No reason you couldn't have done some quilting on the bag, I just may try that myself.
OMG. My two favorite quilting ladies in one video....there is a god!
You inspired me to give the bag a go. My daughter wanted a neutral bag. I added pockets inside. Thanks for being awesome and such an inspiration to us who have never tried quilting 😁😁😁
1st time here. I've been following Vanessa @ The Crafty Gemeni for years. I enjoyed the bag you made.
Girl, you are awesome. Always making the tutorials fun to watch and learn. Love you to peices Angela.
Omg, that little strap trick is ingenious! 😃
You can Sew machine quilt this bag!! It will probably make it stronger if you do! Love those fabrics and colors; such a fun bag!
Angela is definitely my favourite fabric tutorial teacher!
you can totally quilt that bag next time. I LOVE IT and you did a spectacular job!
I love both The Midnight Quilt Show and Crafty Gemini's channel. I seriously was expecting you to quilt the bag though?!?! I have quilted a bag before, and it looks so nice.
Expecting the same! How about quilting the bag?
The string for turning is a great tip!
Lol i agree with you on 1/8th inch...in piecing i use it if i am going to lose a star point.
The bags is cute. I don’t quilt but I do like the way u mix the colors to create a beautiful bag.🙂 You are such a funny lady. Have a bless day. I’m sure Vanessa will like the bag.😀
I love making bags, going to give this one a go, as got lots of scraps. Great video thank you x
Hi, I love watching your video cuz you are not boring to watch. You make it so fun. I definitely want to make this tote bag. Thanks for sharing the video
I love Vanessa, and I enjoyed watching you make this bag from her fabrics!! It's super fun, and I would love to try it out!
Super cute! Love the design! Great work, Angela!
Awesome@ Love your show. Also the BAG YOU CREATED!
Angela, I love the bag. Really thought you’d quilt the outside of the bag before you put it together!
I've made three of these bags and they are awesome! Two were gifts and were a big hit! I'm always looking for new sewing projects. Thank you for sharing!
Looks great and what a perfect way to use up those pieces from other projects.
when i click on the for the free download pattern it says"site can not be located" where can i find the pattern for your tote?
Very Nice! just a hint for keeping your tote bag bottom firmer cut a piece of left over stiff or even get some high plastic left over from either framing dept or plastic make a "sleeve per-say" slide a piece of stiffy plastic canvas cut into sleeve and tuck into bottom. Great job for being outside of comfort zone!
You are a pleasure to watch!!! I really enjoyed the bag instructions and now won't be so challenged!!!
turning string......GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful bag. Lovely fabrics.
I found you because of the Crafty Gemini...Love that you are doing this challenge... The simplicity of the pattern makes this a Great stash buster.
As usual you've done a great job. Your bag looks fantastic. I did click on the link for the pattern and I get a "can't reach this page" notice. Had the link been altered or changed?
I made this bag and it came out beautiful. The hashing was a bit time intensive but worth it. I did make it out of my stash (who doesn't have stacks of jelly rolls on their shelf?) I found that when I was taking pictures, it is reversible! double score!
Had so much fun watching you make the bag. I’m going to visit the Crafty Gemini now. By the way the bag is beautiful!
Hi Angela Vanessa is one of my quilter I watch her even when she is doing her gardening
I love your chatting whilest sewing so much! My new favourite quote now from you: "Close enough is good enough and finished is better than perfect... maybe... not so much in brain surgery..." ^^ And thanks for the input and the inspiration! You're doing a great job in motivating!
Angela, you are awesome! You know, you could have quilted on the bag....I was waiting for you to do that, but it turned out beautifully, just like usual👏👏👏
is the pattern not available any longer?
Altho I year on, made this one tonight... out of strips left over from your braided quilt design I used to make a table runner ...
I did change the handles a little as such a large bag needed more “anchoring” ...
thanks for the pattern!
❤️🌈🐻🧵
The bag is goregous! And Vanessa is awesome😊 She's an exellent teacher and explains projects in great detail (just like you😉) I can't wait to try making this bag. Thanks for sharing!
I am looking for the pattern, is it available please?
Hi, Angela! I followed you a few years ago on your Midnight Quilt Show! I did not know you had a TH-cam channel! So glad you popped up in my feed! New sub here! Now I will get busy and gather some scraps to make a bag! ❤
We loved this so much that we made it a challenge for our fall quilt retreat and exchanged 24 bags! Thanks so much. I added the photo of our group with all the bags in a review on Craftsy. What a bunch of unique bags we ended up with!
HI, i came here by Crafty Gemini video. I've been following her for a little over a year. I just lover videos, she''s AWESOME!!! I LOVED your video, you have a wonderful camera presence!!! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for stopping by!I agree, she is awesome!
I have been watching her for a while now and I think she is a great teacher---but, that is what she used to do, from what I understand.
Hi there. My name is Melissa. I am making a quilt for my mom. I watch every channel of yours. I love the patterns and am trying full squares before I try something smaller. I am also doing the stitching by hand because I dont have a machine
My first time here from Crafty Gemini. I love both the bags yall made.
Great ideas. Can't wait to try it out. Thank you very much.
Hi! I came here via The Crafty Gemini. First time watching both of you and I must say you are both talented sewers/quilter! Hope to visit your channel again!!! :)
I really like the tote! Great job Angela! Now I "Need" to make one, or 2, hmm... Maybe gifts? Cool thanks for another video. I will be downloading this pattern.
my first time here, and I came to you from Vanessa's video of her using the scraps you sent her so I had to see what you were up to also lol a few years late ,but I've subscribed! Love what you did! I'll probably be trying a quilted bag next
Wow!!! both part looks great I love it, well done for the first time girl
I love how this bag pattern came together. Great job. I also enjoy watching the crafty Gemini sewing projects. 👍😀
love watching both of yall watch all the time so cute
Vow what a superb way to explain how to sew a tote bag. Thanks mam
Oh Angela, you should have quilted it...with your beautiful needle work. Okay you have to make another one and QUILT it...Love it came out Beautiful..Good Job..
I just knew what you had inside the completed bag! 🍷 Another great video, even though you are the master quilter I knew you’d have this project “in the bag”!
Is this pattern still available? I can’t pull it up from link. Thank you.