Mondo bag pattern free

Remember I showed you this picture a couple of weeks ago??? It was the beginning of my Mondo Bag, from Quilt Smart. Ann and I saw tons of gals at Quilt Market with these totes, so ... of course, I had to make one too. I've never used a Quilt Smart product before - that's where you use a fusible interfacing as the base - but I was pleasantly surprised how easy it went together and all the intersections matched perfectly! Soooo, TA-DA ... here's my finished bag!! I don't know if you can tell…

Mondo bag made for Shelby. This is my first shot at any sort of tutorial, so no promises on clarity of directions. I will try to show you how I made my second one of the Mondo bags. You will need: -Two panels of the pattern that is printed on fusible web from Quilt Smart -Enough fabric for 208 2-1/2 squares and two handles (I used less than half of a Bali pop or jelly roll) (you could also use just a few fabrics for a bold look, or even just strips) -1-1/4 yd coordinating fabric for lining…

The QuiltNotes Learning Center: How to Make a Mondo Bag

Over the weekend I made my first Mondo bag. What is a Mondo bag? It is a very large bag using printed interfacing from Quiltsmart and 208...

I attended my first quilting guild meeting last month and saw several ladies with these amazing patchwork bags. I inquired about an availab...

Next month, my sewing group is going on a retreat, and one member has generously offered to run a workshop during the retreat to make Mondo bags. Initially, I thought I would not make a bag as I ne…

It's been a while since I've made a handbag or tote from a pattern; I usually just wing it. The Midi Bag by QuiltSmart was tres cute... ...

Jayne's Quilting Room: Mondo Bag

It's been a while since I've made a handbag or tote from a pattern; I usually just wing it. The Midi Bag by QuiltSmart was tres cute... but I needed the pattern because I couldn't figure out how it went together by looking at completed totes. I've been sewing and reading patterns for over 50 years so I believe I can review this one fairly. I cannot recommend this pattern for beginners... or even advanced beginners... unless they are in a class where they can receive assistance. The pattern…