by pennifold 05 Feb 2015

Well ladies, here is the second gift I'm making for my ladies luncheon this year. This is a TOTE BAG I started on Wednesday and I finished it at Sewing Guild yesterday.


The idea is from The Missouri Quilt Company (Jenny Doan and Vanessa from The Crafty Gemini). I have 7 ladies come each year to my home for Christmas lunch and so there may be 7 different colour schemes. I'll find out from them throughout the year what their favourite colours are.

This first one is all done in Aquas, blues and greens. Love the Bosal lining foam. It makes a huge difference to the body of the bag. Upon looking at it I should have done the first two rectangles a bit further up the bag, but it doesn't really matter where you start.

I've put the YouTube url, but if it doesn't work just look for The Crafty Gemini Improv Tote Part 1: Easy Quilting Project with MSQC's Jenny Doan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r...

P.S. Thanks for looking, love Chris

1. Full length view on computer chair
2. Close up view of fabrics

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by softhearted1 15 Feb 2015

Beautiful tote Chris! I love the colors~Charlotte

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by vickiannette 15 Feb 2015

Great job Chris. Do we have 'bosal' at Spotlight? or maybe good quilting stores? I have not heard about it util reading a post on Cute the other day. Sounds like a product I should have..

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by katydid 14 Feb 2015

wow great gift!

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pennifold by pennifold 14 Feb 2015

Thanks Kay, I agree, but I'm keeping this one! Love Chris

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by sewdeb 10 Feb 2015

Okay so now I have this tote bag on my "must do" list..... This is lovely, Chris and how lucky are your luncheon ladies?! Sue wish I was on the guest list! ;-) Hugs*

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pennifold by pennifold 11 Feb 2015

Thanks so much Deb, I think you'll have to join the queue! Love Chris

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by designgirl 10 Feb 2015

Thanks for posting the link for instructions. I love the bag you made, make me think I want to make one.

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pennifold by pennifold 10 Feb 2015

Lynn you will love it and it's so easy. Love Chris

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by sandralane 09 Feb 2015

I have just finished watching the two vidoes, so quick and easy once you are shown. Now to buy some of the Bosal R form, only place i have seen on the net in Australia is at Lismore. Are you aware of any other retailers please ? Just love the colours of your bag, you have done a wonderful job with this, only hope mine turns out as well. Thank you for the lonks. Sandra.

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pennifold by pennifold 10 Feb 2015

Hi Sandra, that was the place I bought mine from. Lismore is not that far from Newcastle! Hope you have fun with yours. I made another one yesterday and it's gorgeous. Just have to finish it off on Thursday. I have the girls today, so don't get much of a chance when they are here. Love Chris

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by rosakent 09 Feb 2015

I watched the video when someone (Loralye I think) posted the link, the foam looks firm and soft and I would like to have a go with it if its available in the UK. Lovely colours again (wavy top bag), I love it, Jo

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Feb 2015

Thanks Jo, yes, it's fabulous stuff. I've got a few more to make yet! Love Chris

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by justsew 09 Feb 2015

Stunning work Chris, not sure what this Bosal lining foam is, I will have to research it. The colours are fantastic together.
Hugs pam.

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Feb 2015

Hi Pam, it's a fabric which consists of foam between either one sheet or two sheets of an iron on fusible fibre. I only have the 1 sided stuff, but you can buy 2 sided. It makes the bag stand on its own. Love Chris

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by stella1 09 Feb 2015

Very attractive and beautiful bag, love the combinations of the choice of fabric

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pennifold by pennifold 09 Feb 2015

Thanks, that was just my mixing them together, love Chris

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by RockyB 08 Feb 2015

Beautiful bag Chris!

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pennifold by pennifold 08 Feb 2015

Thanks so much Roxanne, love Chris

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by basketkase 07 Feb 2015

Wow, Chris, I will be at lunch to get this...LOL!

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pennifold by pennifold 07 Feb 2015

No worries Vicki, I'll save you a place at the table! he he he! Love Chris

mranderson by mranderson 09 Feb 2015

Vicki, start swimming NOW.

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by Shyamala 07 Feb 2015

Very pretty bags and fabric. I love the blues. Hugs...Shyam.

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pennifold by pennifold 07 Feb 2015

Thankyou very much, just fabrics from my stash! Love Chris

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by sdrise 06 Feb 2015

lucky gals!! Nice gifts!

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Feb 2015

Thanks Suzanne, love Chris

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by loosie 06 Feb 2015

Fantastic :)

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Feb 2015

Thanks so much loosie, love Chris

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by spendlove Moderator 06 Feb 2015

Beautiful!

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Feb 2015

Thanks Sue, love Chris

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by edithfarminer 06 Feb 2015

Love, love the colours. Thanks for name of foam, am going to look it up.
Lucky lady who gets this lol

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Feb 2015

Thanks Edith, I love this one too. Love Chris

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by decojo 06 Feb 2015

Beautiful bag! Absolutely love the colors and the design! Jenny and the staff at MSQC are the best. Well done!

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Feb 2015

Hi Jo, I agree, I love that site! Love Chris

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by kereme 06 Feb 2015

Looks fantastic :)

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Feb 2015

Thanks so much, love Chris

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by marianb 06 Feb 2015

Chris it's magnificent. I'm waiting on the postman to deliver my foam, not here today so maybe Monday suppose I'll have to be patient.. Marian

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Feb 2015

Thanks Marian. I love this stuff - I think there would be lots of other suitable things. eg. cosmetic purses, computer covers, ipad covers, mobile phones, table runners, table warmers etc. etc. etc. the list is endless. Love Chris

marianb by marianb 08 Feb 2015

Table runners or table toppers would be good no marks left on the wooden tables yeh!

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by lidiad 05 Feb 2015

Wow, you have made a wonderful tote bag, love the colours you have chosen and how you put them together. Love it.
Hugs, Lidia

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Feb 2015

Thanks so much Lidia. I love this one too, love Chris

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by lbrow 05 Feb 2015

Ummm gorgeous Chris/Lillian

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Feb 2015

Thanks so much Lillian, love Chris

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by dailylaundry 05 Feb 2015

Absolutely beautiful!! Hugs, Laura*

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Feb 2015

Thanks so much Laura, love Chris

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by tlp22 05 Feb 2015

This is too cute! Love it.

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Feb 2015

Thanks so much Therese, me too. Love Chris

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by dragonflyer 05 Feb 2015

Beautiful...

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Feb 2015

Thanks Kim, love Chris

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by arlene 05 Feb 2015

What a great job.

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Feb 2015

Thanks so much, love Chris

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by toogie 05 Feb 2015

I like your tote! I saw this and naturally it is on my to do list, if I don't forget-lol Very pretty blues

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Feb 2015

Thanks Toogie, isn't this site great for projects? I love seeing all the things people come up with. Love Chris

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by noah 05 Feb 2015

I love it hugs

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Feb 2015

He he he! Me too! Love Chris

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by berny 05 Feb 2015

I have just purchased the bosal here in the U.K.make sure it is the double sided fusible they do a single one also, not used it yet ....Bernadette

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Feb 2015

Hi Bernadette, I used the single sided one, but if needed I can get the double sided one too. Love Chris

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by sonjapotgieter 05 Feb 2015

So Lovely!!!

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Feb 2015

Thanks Sonja, I agree with you. Love Chris

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by devon 05 Feb 2015

very nice love the colors

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Feb 2015

Yes, Aqua is such a wonderul colour suits everyone I reckon. Love Chris

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by lucy1234 05 Feb 2015

Great job, i like the colours

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pennifold by pennifold 06 Feb 2015

Thanks Lucy, me too! Love Chris

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by pennifold 05 Feb 2015

This is the piece of Bosal In-R-Form that I purchased. It is 147cm (58") by 122cm (48"). You actually purchase it in 25cm lots, because I ordered more than the 25cm I got a longer piece. Plus $10.95 to post it!!!!! Love Chris

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by shirley124 05 Feb 2015

Lovely bag, lovely colours, lucky ladies. I LOVE IT. Hugs Shirley

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pennifold by pennifold 05 Feb 2015

Thanks Shirley. I can think of a lot of things to make with this stuff. Love Chris

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by pldc 05 Feb 2015

this turned out very pretty Chris. I am still searching for the foam too. Not having any luck finding it here in Canada so may have to go online for the best prices. Can you tell me what the difference it between this foam & fusible batting? ~hugs~

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pennifold by pennifold 05 Feb 2015

Good morning/evening Loralye. This product has a very solid base. It's quite a sturdy stand alone foam with a fusible top and or bottom. You can iron on both sides, so you need to keep your iron away from it when pressing the fabric 'cause the iron might stick - it's not that bad really. The fusible batting is much more lightweight. You can see in the first picture how sturdy the bag is by the way it is standing. I love it! The size of the Bosal In-R Form that I bought was 147cm (58") wide by 25cm (10") strips - here in Australia it costs $11.00 per piece. Plus postage!!!! Love Chris

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I got mine but it was a sew in, the difference is there is one called in r foam plus. That's the one you used. it will still work just can't iron it down. I'll try it out as soon as I can knock out about 4 projects ahead of it. mine was 36x58. Got it on ebay for $ 21.00-included shipping

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by lilylady 05 Feb 2015

This is very nice. I have been searching for the foam since it was first on here, can't find it here yet. But I love this and the colors.

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pennifold by pennifold 05 Feb 2015

I had to search on the internet for this Sandy. As you know I live in Newcastle, New South Wales and I found some in Lismore a New South Wales town and I had them post it to me. I know Jenny sells it at The Missouri Quilt Company and I see that it is only a couple of states away from you in Minnesota. I'm sure there would be lots of other places in the USA that carry it. Love Chris

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by terryhgt 05 Feb 2015

So beautiful. You do wonderful work. I will have to put aside some time and try this out. I may have embroidered something on it.

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pennifold by pennifold 05 Feb 2015

Yes, an embroidery design would be nice, but I'd have to make sure it was on a plain piece of fabric, otherwise it would get lost in the array of colours on this. I have quite a few more to do, so will give it a try. Love Chris

P.S. A big Aussie welcome from me to this great site.

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by teun 05 Feb 2015

Eine wunderschöne Tasche in wunderschöne Farben

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pennifold by pennifold 05 Feb 2015

Vielen recht herzlichen Dank für die Kommentare, liebe Chris

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by aussiequilter 05 Feb 2015

looks fantastic Chris,I will have to put them on my todo list

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pennifold by pennifold 05 Feb 2015

Good morning Monika! How's the beautiful Blue Mountains today? It's perfect up here today - going to be 26C, but a bit cloudy. At the moment the sun is streaming in over the back of the house and I'm looking out my front window at the front garden with sunlight creeping over the front fence. I've got those Naked Lady lillies growing up through my Torinias and they look so pretty! Have a great day. Love Chris

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by 02kar Moderator 05 Feb 2015

This bag is beautiful I wish I could visit Australia and see these goodies you are making in person.

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pennifold by pennifold 05 Feb 2015

Come on downunder Karen, you would be welcome anytime!!!! Love Chris

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by pennifold 05 Feb 2015

Oops! I forgot to mention there are 2 parts to the YouTube tutorial. Just check the second one out once you've seen the first part. Love Chris

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