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It’s week 4, and we are wrapping up this Take-Along Sew Along! This week, I’m going to show you my take on a colorful guitar-style strap for this tote! Here are the previous posts in this series, in case you need to catch up: Week 1 – customize the bag flap   Week 2 – add your own pocket features  Week 3 – bag finishing tips  The Take-Along Tote is designed to take along when you are off on a full day of shopping, doctor’s appointments, or what have you. The tote converts from a generous shoulder bag to a walker...

It’s week 3 of the Take-Along Sew Along - let’s finish up the bag portion of the Take Along-Tote! To catch up on previous posts: Week 1 - customize the look! Week 2 - Add some pocket features. The Take-Along Tote is designed to take along when you are off on a full day of shopping, doctor’s appointments, or what have you. The tote converts from a generous shoulder bag to a walker or wheelchair tote. This means that the caregiver can conveniently carry the tote for the day, or your loved one can attach it to a walker and...

This week, we are starting off where we left off on this project. Click here to look back on what we did on week 1 with a fun customization for the flap!   I just love working with the vivacious Delightful Dreams collection from QT Fabrics! Click here to learn more! This week we build the outer structure of the Take-Along Tote bag and add the outer pocket as well as prep an extra pocket for the lining; and I’ll sprinkle in some general tips.   We cut the foam for the front and back of the bag. Tip: I find that...

Introducing the Take-Along Tote! Take her along when you are off on a full day of shopping, doctor’s appointments, or what have you. The tote converts from a generous shoulder bag to a walker or wheelchair tote. This means that the caregiver can conveniently carry the tote for the day, or your loved one can hook it on to a walker and have all the essentials at hand! We are protecting those essentials with foam – specifically Bosal’s In-R-Form Plus Fusible Foam.   Let's look at the Take-Along Tote in action! As a pattern designer, it is a joy to...

In April, we announced that we would introduce our Fall themed program, and here we are!  Our new program is called Fall O’Ween, and we are so excited to tell you about it!  It is a 4-month Quilt Along, featuring fall-themed quilt blocks. Every month, you will receive between 1 and 4 quilt block designs, along with a project to use with the quilt block(s). All the blocks are the same size, so you can mix and match your blocks in the projects!  At the end of the program, you will have four useful projects that you can use to...