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06-APR-2006

Fat Quarter Quilt Carrying Bag

This is a bag I made to carry large projects in when I take them to a quilting bee.
The outside is made from 6 fat quarters sewn together in a 2 x 3 grid. Then, line the inside. I lined mine with a very colorful fish fabric.
Add elastic to the sides that are made from 3 different fat quarters. Use a nice, wide elastic, but make sure it has a lot of give.
Then, I put a fabric drawstring through each of the sides that is made from 2 different fat quarters. I just tied the ends of the fabrics in a knot. That way, you can easily adjust the length of the straps or change them out if you ever need to.
It doesn't look all that big, but it can hold a lot. In the photo, it's holding a queen size quilt, quilting hoop, and a box of sewing supplies.
This bag makes it much easier to carry those big projects around.


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Angela 24-Jun-2012 01:46
I would also like to have the instructions on how to make this bag. Thanks
Lillian Elliott 02-Jun-2012 22:00
i love it, do you have a written pattern for it?
Yvonne Bensinger 14-Mar-2012 13:09
Are there more details instructions? I need a step by step!
Thanks
Yvonne Bensinger
Lori Lemna 18-Dec-2011 00:24
I was wondering where to get this pattern also
Sheri Ketarkus 22-Aug-2011 01:22
Where can i get a pattern? Saw this at a retreat in June and I just gotta make one (or 2 or 3...)
veronica nestor 01-May-2011 21:52
I love this bag! I would love a copy of the pattern. thanks!
Janet Stevens 06-Apr-2011 22:35
Emily, Where can I find the pattern for this bag?? Would love to make one for myself.
karen Verner 06-Mar-2011 22:21
Would love the pattern.
j santellano 05-Nov-2010 12:56
I would like pattern
Michelle Snow 16-Sep-2010 23:35
I too saw this fat quarter bag at a trunk show and was amazed at the number of quilts they pulled from a small bag. It is like a Mary Poppins bag, I would like to know where I can get a set of instructions?
Penny Hall 23-May-2010 21:53
I know its been 2 years since i ran across this article but, i am also interested in the pattern. I ''ran into 2 ladies with the bag at the international quilt show in Houston, Tx. and loved the bag. Thanks
whitney allen 11-Nov-2009 20:36
love the large fat quarter tote bag, is a pattern available?
brenda staples 18-Nov-2008 15:43
I am teaching my daughter to sew. She love this bag. Do you have written instructions? If so, how can I obtain a copy?
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