SDS4859 Spring Tote Bag with ITH Hexies

Spring Garden Tote Bag

Create a stunning quilted tote bag that beautifully combines elegant machine embroidery with one of quilting's most beloved traditions... Hexagons!

This project introduces an exciting new technique that creates traditional-looking hexies completely in the embroidery hoop, giving you the classic hand-pieced appearance without traditional English Paper Piecing.

To my knowledge, this is one of the first embroidery projects of its kind to teach this method entirely in the hoop.

The beautiful floral embroidery is framed by delicate hexagon panels, resulting in a sophisticated tote bag that's perfect for sewing supplies, shopping, quilting retreats or everyday use.

The finished bag measures approximately 16" wide x 12" high x 6" deep, making it both practical and elegant.

What makes this design special?

✔ Learn a completely new In-the-Hoop Hexagon technique

✔ Traditional hand-pieced appearance

✔ Full step-by-step illustrated PDF

✔ Suitable for confident beginners through advanced embroiderers

✔ Includes BOTH:

• Traditional-looking ITH Hexies
• Appliqué Hexie option

✔ Multiple Hexie panel sizes included for different hoop sizes and layout possibilities.

✔ Easily customize the layout to create your own unique bag.

Included Design Files

This collection includes:

• Large Floral Centre Panel
• Floral Side Panels
• Quilted Side Panels
• Traditional In-the-Hoop Hexie Panels
• Appliqué Hexie Panels
• Printable Templates
• Fully illustrated PDF tutorial

The tutorial guides you through every stage of construction including:

• Creating the embroidered panels
• Making the unique hexagons
• Quilting
• Bag assembly
• Lining
• Hardware installation
• Finishing techniques

Over a dozen pages of full colour instructions are included.

Minimum Hoop Required: 6½ x 11 inch (160 x 280mm)

For the full-size panels a larger hoop is used, however additional hexagon panel sizes are included for smaller hoops so more embroidery machines can enjoy this project.