Melting Snowball Tote by Anna Maria Horner

Advanced | 52 min 53 sec

Introduction
Overview00:55

Materials
Materials01:28

Make Tote
Cutting and block overview06:20
Create patchwork front06:14
Cut all bag components02:40
Sew straps07:30
Assemble outer bag12:10
Add interfacing, snaps and pocket07:07

Finish Tote
Attach lining and finish 08:29

Taught by Anna Maria Horner

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To make this modern patchwork tote, Anna Maria combines elements of two traditional blocks – the Log Cabin and the Snowball. She creatively riffs on the essential elements of both to arrive at her Melting Snowball Tote, which is lined and interfaced. Anna Maria covers cutting instructions, how to construct the bag, add a pocket and comfortable straps, and assemble it all into a charming, oversized tote bag.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Materials:

One printed fabric scrap approx. 5” square (Color A - Anna Maria uses Pressed Field in Peony from her Field Study Linen/Cotton blend fabric line)
½ yd. of 5 solids (Colors B-F. Anna Maria uses Free Spirit Designer Solids in Gold, Lapis, Cosmic, Fuschia, and Mulberry)
⅝ yd. fabric for tote back (Anna Maria uses Saffron Velveteen from her Field Study velveteen fabric line)
⅞ yd. fabric for tote lining (Anna Maria uses Spotted in the Crowd in Grace from her Field Study fabric line)
Fabric scrap for pocket (Anna Maria uses Pressed Field in Violet from her Field Study Linen/Cotton blend fabrics)
magnetic snap
1¼ yd. medium weight single sided fusible interfacing
cutting mat
rotary cutter
clear quilting ruler
straight pins
sewing machine
iron and ironing board
matching cotton or cotton blend thread
fabric scissors