Falling Into You Tote Bag

I've had this idea for a long time, even had the diagram done in EQ for a year and a half. I actually have ideas percolating for a couple of other 'themed' tote bags, but for now, this is a stand-alone pattern.

I'd hoped to have it done for the Hallowoof Fundraiser where I was a vendor but that didn't happen. So it's now listed in my Etsy shop.

Here is the back, a bricks pattern:

and the inside:

There's a 7" square pocket inside and a magnetic closure.

The back got a simple jigsaw-style meander, whereas the front got a little custom quilting.

A meander in the leaves print, SITD and veins in the leaves and a wavy line in the striped print.

It's not that easy to see, though better in the shot below, but I did ribbon candy in the purple band. It's listed in my Etsy shop. Sorry, but due to the tariffs, it's not available in the US at this time.

purple in the band, green polyester on the bag bottom and King Tut variegated on the bag body and handles

Other than ¾ yard needed for the lining, the bag is easily made from fat quarters and fat eighths.

Quilt Stats:

Size: 21" x 16"

Pattern: Falling Into You Tote Bag by moi, SandraJaneQuilts

Fabric:  Autumn's Charm Style (leaves on black) by Hoffman International Fabrics, Fall back (stripe) by Sandy Gervais for Moda Fabrics, Marblecake Basics (purple) by Debby Field for Granola Girl for Troy Corporation, (??) Forest (red) by Jennifer Sampou for Robert Kaufman, Reflections (gold) by Kent Avery, 

Batting: Warm and Natural 100% cotton, green is a hand-dyed Kona

Lining: Acorn Park by Winthur Sempliner for Connecting Threads

Quilted: on Avril, see below for both

Threads: pieced on my Bernina with Gütermann cotton; quilted with King Tut variegated 30 wt cotton by Superior Threads and YLI purple variegated 40 wt, Fufus rayon by Floriani in the bobbin

It's always more efficient to make two, so I made one for myself. I love these for taking my yoga stuff to class.

The two are very similar with subtle differences. Can you spot them?

The interior, replete with my proverbial yoga stuff, already hauled to teach two classes this week!

And a closer look at the pocket where I attach my label. This one is a fun one from Zipper Valley, a pack of six I bought a while back.

Another fabric that has marinated on the shelf for far too long got almost all used up in the lining. The pattern will be out (fingers crossed) within a week, and it will be an pretty sweet price.

Quilt Stats:

Size: 21" x 16"

Pattern: Falling Into You Tote Bag by moi, SandraJaneQuilts

Fabric: Autumn's Charm Style (leaves on black) by Hoffman International Fabrics, Fall back (stripe) by Sandy Gervais for Moda Fabrics, Marblecake Basics (purple) by Debby Field for Granola Girl for Troy Corporation, Fossil Fern (red) by Patricia B. Campbell and Michelle L. Jack for Benartex, green is unknown but I think Moda by the hand, gold is unknown but by Moda

Batting: Warm and Natural 100% cotton

Lining: Seattle Bay Fabrics (©2003!!)

Quilted: both were done on one length of muslin/batting on Avril, 30 789 stitches

Threads: pieced on my Bernina with Gütermann cotton; quilted with King Tut variegated 30 wt cotton by Superior Threads and YLI purple variegated 40 wt, Fufus rayon by Floriani in the bobbin

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