Bag Making: A New Take on the Mondo Bag

In this 2-part class, we will explore a new take on QuiltSmart’s MONDO BAG! Ombre! The foundation of these wonderful bags is gridded iron-on interfacing that makes for joining perfect corners! We will play around with placement of fabrics to get the desired effect.

PATTERN

Please purchase the MONDO BAG Pattern by QuiltSmart from your dealer if you haven’t already done so. You need the FULL version, as it includes the four pieces of the gridded interfacing required to make the bag easily.

MATERIALS/NOTIONS

Please refer to the pattern and purchase the necessary materials, stabilizers and components detailed. The store has jelly rolls and charm packs to choose from which make this project a breeze!

PREPARATION / HOMEWORK

Please come to the FIRST class with all your 2.5” squares cut out. 
There will also be a bit of homework between the first and second class, which we will go over in detail before you leave first class.

Remember, this is all for fun. So NO stress and we’re here for any and all questions.

Also, you DO NOT have to do ombre to take and enjoy this class! You can lay out your squares any way you choose!

SUPPLIES

• FULL Mondo Bag Pattern by QuiltSmart

• All materials and notions (with all your squares cut before class)

• Your Sewing Machine
• Extra Sewing Needles
• ¼” foot (You will need feet specifically designed for your brand and model of machine. If you don’t know what that is or if you have one, be sure to talk to your dealer today!)
• Nipping Scissors
• Seam Ripper
• Pins and/or Clips
• Glasses (if you need/have them)
• All-purpose Thread (to match/coordinate with your project)
• Small project iron and mat if you have one 

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$125 for TWO 3-hour classes (both classes needed for chance to finish bag)

August 26 & September 2nd (with light amount of homework between classes) 

Materials needed for Ombre Bags:
• EIGHTY-FOUR (84) 2-1/2” squares of main fabric
(bottom of bag and top pieces leading into handles)
• SIXTEEN (16) 2-1/2” squares EACH OF THE SIX (6) different colors
ranging from dark to light to create the ombre effect.
• TWELVE (12) 2-1/2” squares of your lightest or darkest in the ombre (whichever will be at the top of your bag)
For a total of 192 squares

Materials needed for Red-White-Blue Flag Bags:
• EIGHTY (80) 2-1/2” Red squares
• EIGHTY (80) 2-1/2” White squares
• THIRTY-TWO (32) 2-1/2” Blue squares
   or TWO 9” x 9” squares of Star fabric
For a total of 192 squares
Straps: If you want to do ½ blue/star and ½ red like example, you will need to bring enough of BOTH fabrics to cut straps from according to pattern.

Please note: You DO NOT have to do ombre to take and enjoy this class! You can lay out your squares any way you choose!

Other examples of ombre, jelly roll creations and scrappy!