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…

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…

This caught my eye at the Dear Jane retreat last month... the MONDO Bag! (not quite done) Fitting the lining... still needs straps an...

This patchwork bag is made using charm squares and has a great shape due to the way that fabric squares are sewn together. This bag uses batting as an

These bags are amazing! Learn how to make and sew a mondo bag.

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

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... ...