Jennifer Houlden

Taking quilting tools, fabric, machines and other accessories to class can be a bit like taking everything plus the kitchen sink. How does one organize tools, mats, etc., to take to class and not have a thousand and one bags or containers to lug in from the car? The perfect …

Handles – of course, our bags need handles. The question is whether you want to make handles or use a commercially bought product. As well, do you want to add any clasps, rings or feet to your bag? So many options. Let’s get started on finishing the quilted designer tote …

The pieces are quilted, the embellishing is done and now it’s time for this tote bag to take some shape. Today I’ll give you 5 tips for sewing the designer tote bag together. TIP 1 Since the batting and stabilizer were cut smaller than the outer bag the sewing process …

The panels are quilted and the tote bag looks nothing like a bag yet but never fear by the end of the week it will. It’s much easier to do everything while the bag is in pieces because once it becomes a whole unit getting it maneuvered under the machine …

Welcome back! Did you get your panels sewn together? Mine are all sewn together and today I’m going to focus on quilting the designer tote bag. First though, I need to put the layers together. I have 3 layers – outer bag, batting and interfacing. The batting is optional but …