A QUILTED TOTE BAG Challenge with The Crafty Gemini! | Midnight Quilt Show

Angela’s been challenged by The Crafty Gemini to make a stash-busting tote bag. So she’s stepping outside her comfort zone and up to the #MidnightStashChallenge! FREE pattern + links from this episode below 👇

/// How to Join the #MidnightStashChallenge! ///


Make your own stash-busting bag (remember, you can ONLY use fabric from your stash) and once you’re done, show it off by posting a photo on Instagram with #MidnightStashChallenge, and be sure to tag @BeCraftsy and @CraftyGemini so we can see your beautiful creations!

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About the show
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Say hello to the Midnight Quilt Show, a YouTube series that celebrates late-night stitches, taking shortcuts and sewing in your PJs! Each week, host Angela Walters will bring you a quick and quippy breakdown of a brand new quilt… wine not included.

About the host
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Meet our very own Midnight Quilter, designer Angela Walters — known for serious skills and quilter-ly quirks. Each week she brings you her new “quilt of the hour”, sharing the scoop on how she tackles perfectly-pieced points or fab free-motion.

[kimramirez]

Whenever I make a quilt for a new baby I always make a bag for the mom, you could think of it as fancy wrapping paper for the quilt. Sometimes I use leftover fabric & sometimes I will use fabrics in the moms favorite colors. The bags are a great place to practice FMQ too. I have an enormous family so somebody is either getting married, welcoming a new baby... The gals are always so excited to see what new pattern I have made. I have learned so much from both of You ladies and I really appreciate the work You put into creating all of these videos. You make learning a new pattern/technique so much fun & you are so inspiring! Thank You :)

[knotnowdesigns]

I don't know how you resisted adding quilting to those bag panels! I think I won't resist. LOVE this collaboration. I've been watching Vanessa for quite awhile, too!

[aimeeedelen]

That strap turning trick is life changing!

[hcm]

That inside out strap strip trick is awesome! I wish I had known about this a long time ago. Thank you

[Deepthoughtsever]

I love it when crafty people support each other! And we women need to do this more❤️

[terisparkman]

When boxing my corners, I cut out a 2” x 2” (or whatever size you want) notch in the bottom corners. It makes it so much easier to line up your seams. Then I sew a zigzag stitch along the raw edge to finish it off.

[I_L_W_]

I've made this bag 4 times and I lost the pattern....so whew, glad this was here! (I machine quilted the outer panels - makes it nicer.) The pattern doesn't seem to be free on "craftsy" as far as I can tell, but I got the main info from the video.Thanks!

[nancywatters]

Angela, this is an awesome challenge between you & Crafty Gemini! It’s a great stash-buster too! Hope you do more of these “quick-quilting” tutorials. Thx for the fashion show! This was an extra funny entertaining video!

[kristifus]

I love your trick for turning the handles. I wish I had known that years ago!

[mustangshelbee]

I have been following Vanessa for years I learned a lot of things from her channel, then I found u this year and love your quilts and fun personality! I’m so glad you guys did a collab!

[kbirsa]

Vanessa and Jenny Doan taught me how to quilt and sew, when I started 6 years ago. I have also been following you for the last several years. I have to thank the 3 of you for teaching me sewing, quilting and now with your fm challenges, I am able to finish all my quilt tops. Thank you

[sandieseaver]

What a cute tote!! I love making totes, they are quick, fun and make great gifts. I noticed there were a lot of comments about quilting the bag. With the fusible fleece you don’t really need it, but you could certainly stitch in the ditch. With that cute braided design, you definitely want it to be the star of the bag.

[dawnesmith-sliming]

That tip for turning out the strap is genius!

[heidiespinola]

I make bags and follow Vanessa for years now. I don't quilt. I am going to try to do this because you make this look like a lot of FUN! Thank you!

[cazfromoz]

I've just made this bag (my first ever!) in Aboriginal printed fabrics. I love it and can't wait to show it off. Thanks, Angela (and Crafty Gemini!)

[anniequinn]

Saw the bag challenge from Crafty Gemini and decided to check out your channel. I’ve been searching for a cute bag to use up my many small pieces. I think I can make this work. Now on to binge watching your channel while I work on my new bag.

[jennygrandfield]

This is just what I’ve been looking for - a cute bag that will use a jelly roll! I’m new to your channel too! Can’t wait to watch some of your other videos! Late night sewing with a glass of wine… perfect!!

[jofreedman]

I made a pieced panel, and used this method to make a bag with it. Really versatile process, thanks for sharing!

[jimsqueenie]

My hubby and I watch your "Midnight Quilt Show" all the time. We love it Angela, and love you!! Thanks for breaking down the execution of making quilt patterns and having fun doing it. Vicki Robles

[RUFostering]

I have made 4 of these bags now but I make them whole cloth bags that I have quilted. They go together SEW quickly & are the most sturdy & stylish bags! Of course, I have to totally hack the straps for a great end result & no pulling the fabric up through the strap tube. I have been using denim or home decor weight fabric with a linen lining. Love, love, love this bag that goes to the library, the beach, on trips to here or there!!