May 23, 1-5 pm

Gail Picard

Avid quilter Gail Picard will show you how to create a super-easy, fun, quilted tote bag — the perfect carry-all! Use it for your crafts, going to the beach, shopping, or as a great purse. The finished size is approximately 16″H x 11″W x11″D, but you can adjust this pattern to create bags of different sizes.

Materials:

Fabric Requirements (pre-washing is optional):

• 4 fat quarters (18″ x 22″)
• 2/3 yd lining (for 8.5″ blocks)
• 2/3 yd medium weight interface (Warm & Natural will work but is a bit heavy)
• fabric of your choice for straps (2.5″ by 25″ is a good finished length–you need two pieces); there is enough lining fabric if you want to use that
• closure (snap, magnet or velcro) — if you want it

Tool Requirements:

• Sewing machine (can reserve a CQ machine)
• 1/4″ foot (walking or even-feed foot is optional)
• Rotary cutter, mat, ruler (can share CQ rotary equip)
• Coordinating thread
• Basic sewing aids such as pins, seam ripper, etc. (can share CQ equip)

Before Class:

• Precut four squares from each fat quarter — squares may be anywhere from 5″ for a purse to 8.5″ for a tote
• DO NOT precut lining or fleece

Enrollment Cost

Workshop $25.00Members Only: Workshop $15.00