By Judi Madsen

You will love my new Tote pattern.  This can be used for anything! Diaper bag, school carrier bag - it will even hold your laptop.  This new pattern is so fun - easy machine applique and strip piecing are involved.  Be sure to make yours! 

Roughly 12 x 18 x 5

Fabric Requirements

#1- (Tote) 8 different prints at 1/4 yard each, or use a Jelly Roll or Honey Bun - you need 40 strips at 1½ inches long.

#2- Trim, large applique: 2/3 yard

#3- Inside lining, small applique: 1¼ yards

#4- Large inside pockets: 1/4 yard

#5- Small inside pockets: 1/4 yard

#6- Batting: 1¼ yards low loft batting

#7- Muslin (backing for quilted strip fabric): 1¼ yards

#8- 1 Tote magnetic closure