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Maker's Tote | A Finished Project


How is it near the end of November!? This month has been flying by, obviously this is my first post for the month. I have been sewing and sewing, just most of my sewing lately has been for shop samples for a newer quilt shop that I am helping out at. 

This Maker's Tote by Noodlehead Sewing Patterns is just one of those samples. I needed a sample for the class that I taught last weekend. Since I made the large size last year for myself, I decided to make up the small size.


This such a great pattern to showcase a great print, like this one from P&B Textiles. I love the watercolor dots, so bright and cheerful perfect for these rainy dreary November days. I enjoy making this bag, stitching on the binding can be tricky but if you go slowly it will come out.


This bag really makes me wish that I knitted as this would be the perfect bag for a knitting project. I use my large size as an overnight bag or taking my supplies that I need when I teach sewing/quilting classes.


After making lots of quilts, it is nice to change it up and make a bag. So now I'm on a bit of a bag making kick and have more in the works.


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  1. Great bag! I am marking this down as I love a great bag and someday will spend more time making some. There are so many great patterns out there and this looks to be one.

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