DIY Quilt As You Go Reversible Tote Bag (QAYG) - How to Rag Quilt Tutorial - Sewing Project 

Hello peanut gallery! Once again, I stressed out big time over this project. I have not spent 2 entire days with the sewing and editing. I'm so ready for a day off! I hope you can make sense of it. If you would like some Fat Eighths you can go to this ebay listing. tinyurl.com/kwhdgl8 Thanks so much for watching! xoxo

Darlene, I think you did a great job on this teaching video. I understand your frustration in your teaching videos, because they are time consuming and you do want everyone that watches to understand, but I try and tell myself all the time that striving for perfection all the time is exhausting. I also appreciate that you show your errors which makes others realize that even a seasoned seamstress make mistakes . Your editing was great and I and I understand exactly what to do when making this tote. One of the reasons I like your videos is that you do not sweat the small stuff when sewing or quilting. I am one of those that was taught by a mother who was a wonderful seamstress but it had to be perfect. As I have aged, i realize that perfection can stop people from doing things. You have helped me to sew and enjoy and if you make mistakes while doing new things, it is ok.......most others will not even notice them. I am in the process of taking a 12 week treatment and I am so glad I stumbled across your videos as you have helped open my eyes and to just enjoy sewing. I have four weeks left of my treatment and I hope soon after that I regain my strength and mental clarity and I can get back to sewing and try my hand at quilting. I will definitely have a new attitude toward it due to you because you have opened my mind to just enjoy and not be so critical in think everything has to be precise. I thank you for your videos and helping me to pass my time and you have also taught me not to be so hard on myself.

hi Darlene, I'm loving your quilting video's. I used to quilt with my mama but she's not with us anymore and I kinda pulled away for some year's but we're settled in a new home in a new state and I'm ready to get back into my arts and craft's ECT. I've got a slew of grandkids, and nieces and nephew's plus extended family I need to make quilts for. Such a blessing to see your easy projects and get busy. Ty so much. Blessings everyone! enjoy y'all.

You must be an excellent editor because you made it look so simple and quick.

I am amazed by this. I had no idea how to do this before. thank you so much for the lesson. I love you and your lessons and your sense of humor. You remind me of me.

I feel the same way - when I sew for myself, I'm happy but when I have to show someone else, I swear I'm going to quit sewing. It becomes a chore instead of pleasure. But I do understand everything you show us so don't worry.

This was definitely a win. I will make one of these. Hope I can find enough fabric in my stash. We know it doesn't need to matchy match. Love the quilting. I would have thought to go vertical but horizontal was terrific. Your language (while not my common vocabulary words) only add to the appeal of your videos--especially this one.

Just watching your introduction to this I just want to say that I appreciate that you put so much time into making your wonderful videos and please don’t apologize for the editing. You do a superb job of teaching us all new skills so please go easy on yourself and give yourself a pat on the back for all your hard work xx

Honey ... I was able to follow along just fine. What a wonderful project. One for the to-do list of me. Thanks!!!

Thank you, thank you. I am 70 yrs and just bought myself a new sew machine. Got it home on my mobility scooter, no room left on its platform, so rode it home with this big box tween my legs, and me pretending I did not look weird at all with my legs stuck out to the side. Got it inside, placed it on my table, stepped back and said to myself “what in the hell am I going to do with it now?” Jumped onto Utube and discovered YOUR tutorial. Easy to follow, understand, and filled me with a belief that I can follow your step by step video. So, here I go. You are so inspirational, thank you. 👍🏻🌹👍🏻

Wow I just happened upon your videos yesterday and I love them! Thankyou for sharing your knowledge and helping us not so gifted at our machines want to try things. You make things look "fun"! Thankyou 😎

That is adorable and the editing is perfect!!!!! Thank you so much for sticking with it. I really enjoyed watching. Hugs from the Great lakes... ♥

You are a wonderful teacher and person. I love how you are you - genuine and real. I find myself drawn to your videos and watching several in a row before I start sewing what I started out to do. I am so glad I found you on youtube - you brighten my day and my spirits every single time I watch. And of course I am continuously learning something from you. Thank You Darlene!

Omg!!!! I just realized we are neighbors!!!!!...well.. almost, I'm a town away LOL

This tote is SO stinking cute!!! And so are you lady. BTW Darlene you are a fabulous teacher! Silly girl 😀

So what if it's not perfect? We're not robots, we're humans. You make it fun and we enjoy your tutorials, keep at it!!

I totally get what you're saying and I can't wait to make my own😊

Thanks for sharing .....you are a great instructor / designer

just saw this today. I am totally going to try this . It is beautiful.

Oh my word you are so good, I wished I sewed as well as you. Thank you for sharing with us and making me laugh so much, lol I love it when you swear.

Evidently you’re a great editor, because you did a great job. I’d love to make those. First I need to buy a sewing machine.. 👍

your "shit show" turned out amazing! I want to build one now!

Darlene you crack me up! I enjoy your videos very much. Having 40 years personal and industrial sewing experience I still learn new techniques from people like you. Keep up the good job. Looking forward to more of your videos.✂️

Wow that bag looks Great! Thank you so much for sharing.

Love it! Very Funkified! haha! I might try it myself!

i love it! now I have to make one!!!

Loved the project.i'm going to try. Good job XOXO

I LOVE your "shit shows"!!!! Great tutoria-easy to understand.

You may think that this video was a shit show haha, but it is actually quite refreshing to see that you make mistakes too. I feel like I'm the only one when it happens to me. This video actually made me subscribe! The bag looks amazing ,and thank you for showing us that you are not perfect when it comes to sewing.

It is now February 2018. I loved your rag tote bag. Quit putting yourself down. You do great teaching. I understood all you did. I love watching you. I have made several things from watching you. You have given me the “guts” to use my imagination to design my own stuff. You are great.

i think you did so very well.

It is beautiful

I love the way u do the projects, after watching you for the week, I can say , I learned a lot...I want some fat quarters, the Bastik print...I would like to know the price..thanks....

Darlene, you are fantastic woman,.!!!!

Darlene, people who have machines with open arms like mine would not have had to take it apart to quilt it. Thumbs up for your even squares ! lol ! Yes girl, Rag That Handle !!!! Oh Yes - Sewing for the pleasure verses something with expectations. It becomes a job !!!!! Not so much fun then. Finally ! Mission accomplished. Great Job ~ D !!!!!!!!!

I just want you to know that I love your tutorials and they are not hard to understand at all....I found your videos when I first started teaching myself how to sew and your videos are one of the reasons why I know anything at all about sewing 😊

Love!!!!

Darlene, I am hooked on your videos!! Seriously you seem so relaxed . You had me wondering is she a robot? Lol Found out your HUMAN and make mistakes! I have made your rag quilts..love em & was looking for a ragged handbag for summer ! You nailed it!! Thank you keep up the good work..off to find fabric for my new RAGGEDY BAG.....⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️MAY 2018

I think it a pleasure for to show your "GIFT" with your viewers. You are a fabulous teacher, honestly! I have learn so many techniques and information from you! Just remember you are awesome, amazing and gorgeous! Explaining that's takes practice and don't worry how you present it one can read between the lines and instructions, girlfriend! You do your BEST and keep teaching us, who want to learn from special woman! Love both tote bags, especially the quilted and rage one. "God Bless you my , Angel!"Keep up the outstanding teaching!

@Darlene Michaud Thank you Darlene you are so inspirational. I would not have even thought of attempting sewing projects before. Your videos have made it possible for me to actually make something and LOVE IT

This lady is amazing xx

You did a great job on your tote. You are just to hard on yourself,you enjoyable and down to earth.

I love watching your videos...your so down to earth and I love that you swear xxxx

I. Need to get. My sewing machine fixed! This is beautiful! I'm clearly addicted to your channel and loving every minute!

I love watching you sew! You make it look fun. I would have given up long before 12 hours! lol You did great! Looks awesome! ♥♥

Hi Darlene. I love you tutorials. I just found them on you tube yesterday and have already watched at least 10 of them. You are so funny and I love how you show mistakes and all, it makes me feel better about making my mistakes lol. Please keep doing what you are doing. I am sorry they are so trying for you but from reading the comments they mean a lot to a lot of people, me included. Thank you.

Thank you for the pain you've suffered LOL. This is beautiful. New subscriber ❤❤❤❤

It looks like you planned it to turn out the way it did. Thanks for showing that everything doesn't always goes smoothly, like a fresh jar of Skippy,😉!!!

YOU ARE HILARIOUS! And YOU remind me so much of my cousin Dorothy, from New "Joysey". Is that where you are...? Thanks for the video. Even though it was verrrry long, I mostly enjoyed laughing at all your funny stunts...oh, you mean they were for real...hahaha.. Hey, imagine your 2hr version of this! No, I can't, absolutely not...33 and a half mins was certainly ENOUGH! See u next time...welllll....maybe.

OMGOSH love this....and u totally understand everything you say....i have learned so much from tour videos....i am addicted to the crazy totes and now I'm dying to use this video to make this tote....please please keep making videos...still so much to learn..... Thanks One of Your Biggest Fans! 😆

Hi Darlene, just watched this tote bag tutorial, ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! you made me laugh a lot. many thanks for your great tutorials!!!

Over half an hour, and it just flew by. I don't think I would watch an entire two hour video--although for you I just might. I LOVE watching you suffer! 😉 Gorgeous tote. Definitely a success.

LOL...Well don't worry Darlene...You did an incredible job on the bag! it looks real amazing! i really can;t wait to try it out for myself! THANK YOU!!

I love that you left the mistake in the video and showed how you fixed it. LOVE THE BAG!!!! Have you considered doing a love stream???

Hi Darlene - I can't sew to save my life but I just love watching your tutorials! Especially this one! Even making a few mistakes, it still came out fabulous! You are so freaking creative and entertaining. You are like therapy for me. Love u! : )

Hi Darlene, I was so far off. I had thought you were maybe taking a well deserved day off. I should have known you were working harder than ever on a video and editing! I am going to make this tote when I receive my fabric. I am so, so, so happy I ordered the fabric when I did and didn't sit there hemmin and hawin..I would have missed it! That would have sucked. Thank you for the video..i am excited! Thanks Darlene!!!

Just watched your video. I love the tote and after I finish my current project,I will make it. For what it is worth, I love your videos....all the ones I have soon I have enjoyed so much. I just finished a “crumb “ lap quilt per your instructions. I also made 3 lap rag quilts. Love your attitude about perfection!

thanks for these videos ! I sewed a lot when I was young ... fast forward 40 years and I'm back at it! helps me deal with "empty nest" issues. lol now I'm making things for my granddaughter ... so much fun!

Darlene I liked your reversible rag quilt tote bag tutorial. Cool colors and fabric. I realize it was done long ago. I appreciate all the trouble you went through to make it. I would make the project with the help of your tutorial. We all make mistakes when sewing. That's why they make seam rippers. Don't be so hard on yourself. Thomasine from Va.

after your behind the scenes video about your earnings, I now watch people's commercials to the end. I play a game with myself. I jump up and quick put something away or wipe the table, etc. and pop back down. Can you do a video about how to do a video? You make it look fun. Maybe me and mom can do tutorials while my daughter does the editing and posting stuff. thanks. and thanks for the laughs.

Could you also use fat quarters for this project? Could you use just a regular sewing machine with this?

Awww... I'm so glad you stuck it out! its adorable. I'm gonna make one. I like longer videos. Thank you.

I have so much fun watching you. You are a JOY. I've been sewing all my life, and mistakes will always happen. I believe you will inspire all sewers to let it flow, and don't sweat it. Please keep up the good work, it is worth it.

Your creations are one of a kind. Your so detailed and you make it very easy to understand and follow along. I especially like your honesty regarding mistakes, your life and everything else you so openly share. Wish there was someone like you in my neighborhood, Los Angeles, Ca. I would always be in good spirits. You constantly have me laughing. Maine is very lucky to have you Darlene.

You crack me up! Loved the video. very easy to follow. You would be a blast to sew with if only you lived closer. I'm going to make this bag. Thank you for a great video!!!

New fan and subscriber here :D This tutorial totally made sense to me, which I guess means I am a total amateur. LOL. I am in the middle of making my first rag quilt (twin size) for my grandson and it is looking amazing. I can't wait to see it when it's finished. I work from home trying to find crafts that I can do that people love but don't cost me tons of money and time because let's face it, people don't really want to pay for your time. Anyway, do you mind if I use your tutorials to help me make items to sell from home? I really enjoy that you are in your home and not some polished studio doing your tutorials. You make me feel that I can do your projects! Thanks again for sharing your life and talent!

OMG You did amazing, I would have stopped and just left it..lol You should put in on ebay am sure you would do great with it if I had the money I would pay a few hundred for it. Thank you for doing these videos, you make me want to sew more.

Ok let me tell you this is the first tutorial I have ever watched of yours. Girl you crack me up!!!! Loved your video, attitude and humor...oh yea your potty mouth. Lol. I subscribed😉

Hi I'm new to this .iv looked for videos for a rag bag .then I came across yours and I can say love love it .you are so funny and friendly.some other videos r hard for beginners but yours r fun to watch and get it .you have got me hooked so thank you .my name is Kim from Devon England to say thank you for all your videos 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

I thought the tutorial was great, flowed nicely and made sense. Sorry to hear it was so stressful! I’m a beginner at sewing and would love to make this. Just a thought, what about doing voice overs? Think you’re a doll and love your videos!

go ahead and just cry- know the feeling i have had several days of murphy's law- it it can go wrong it will- very frustrating- xoxo m

I am a new subscriber and so far I am loving your you tube channel. You are amazing and I just love love your tutorials. Especially anything that has to do with sewing. I love your way but I can imagine how much work does go into your editing. So I want to thank you for being you and for all your hard work on these tutorials but I sure enjoy them all so far. Have a great day!

I just recently started to watch your videos. Your a great teacher. Love that your so down to earth...I'm going through an old box of scrapes just to make this tote. Keep up the fantastic work.

Darlene, you have outdone yourself! This bag is really beautiful! Can't wait to make one! Thanks for sharing.

I totally loved this tutorial. You need to trust in yourself, because you are an amazing teacher. And again, I get what you were doing and I was able to duplicate what you did. 👍🏻👵🏻

Wow! Impressive, Darlene. Yes, love the way the washer and dryer gave the tote a "cozy" look at the end. Really a 100% winner there!

Hi Darlene! Names Dena. I'm from SoutheastTexas. Great and wonderful job. Love the bag.

I love this bag! I like the reality of your tutorials, edited to a decent length, of course. They are inspiring and entertaining. I do appreciate the work you put into sharing projects on RU-vid

Stank you I have been making this bag while watching the video kept stopping and taking notes I hope mine comes out half as good as yours. Oh I made the crazy patch work bag yesterday would like to show you but don't know we're to post it please can you let me know I really love your videos so down to earth they are great please keep doing them. Kathy.

You crack me up! I love watching these videos. You have given me so many ideas! As soon as I finish my quilt, I will post the photo. I think it will turn out nicely.

I so love all your ragged quilt projects!!! I really want to try them :D thanks!!!!

I'm so happy to see a tutorial from someone who's a "real" sewer, mistakes and all!! I do some swearing too when I screw up. 😳 Great job on the tote bag. I'm going to give it a try someday soon.

Thank you for all your hard work and going ahead and working out the bugs in all the projects you post for us! You are so talented and I can finally understand processes with you as the teacher. I'm looking forward to many more.

my son has an account with ebay, I'm gonna ask him to order me some...thanks for the quick response. ..I love your tutorials. ..I'm gonna make a tote bag soon. ..

I love your tutorials! I'm making one of these bags soon. The fact that you acknowledge your mistakes makes me like you even more because it makes the project more achievable.

This bag is absolutely fabulous! I'm binge watching your videos and so, I'm going to have to binge sew!

Love the bag and tutorial! I've already added it to my project list to make. I love your videos. You make me laugh which I love.

I love the tote! You show us that you are human with your mistakes. But you also show us how to correct it. You are a great teacher. 💝 Thank you

I love it! I'm going to have to make one! Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you :) I am really enjoying your videos!

You make sewing and quilting more fun than any teacher I've yet to find on RU-vid. I love this tote and you do a great job showing us how to make it- thank you!

Hi Darlene, you are a special and wonderful person... thank you for being a giver.

Darlene ,I think your so down to earth and I like your sense of humor tru out your videos. No matter what other people think .they have to consider all you work and this is free to them.I'm so grateful for this .Don't be to stressed out your only only human . thanks again .

This is the absolute best bag! I love it. I will attempt to make it. Thank you for making this awesome reversible bag, Darlene❤

Wow!! Well done Darlene, it's brilliant & so colourful, love the 'ragging' I just gotta try it :)

I just loved this video. And yes you made a lot of sense. I understood everything and will try this tote out for myself. I would love to have a tote like that. Thank you for sticking in there with it. God Bless.

Darlene, I really enjoy your videos. You are down to earth and just hilarious. . Your very talented and I appreciate the time you take to share your projects with us!

I absolutely LOVE your videos! They are so helpful and fun!

How frigging cute! I will definitely be trying this one! Thanks.

A really good tutorial as it showed how to deal with the problems we all experience! Your tote bag turned out brilliantly, well done! Ps I would have been swearing as well!

that's as cute as can be ....im going to start this afternoon.. Darlene dont change a thing about you. Love your videos.