Register for our free webcast going LIVE on March 10, 2026 at 2pm ET. In partnership with QT Fabrics
Transform Your Sewing Skills and Create a Stunning, One-of-a-Kind Quilted Tote!
Imagine turning a breathtaking fabric panel bursting with elegant birds, blooming florals, and serene painterly textures into your new favorite everyday tote—one that's roomy, stylish, and completely personalized.
Join expert Ellen March as she gives you helpful tips for using fabric panels to make the All the Things Tote by Knot + Thread Design, using the gorgeous Joyful Garden collection by Andrea Lavery from QT Fabrics.
This isn't just another tote tutorial— it's your chance to master game-changing techniques to elevate your home sewing projects: • • • Webcast Highlights
Expert tips: Learn how to handle bulk and conquer tricky seams with pro notions that make construction smooth and frustration-free
Creative quilting options: Explore three different thread types and weights to achieve the exact look you love, from subtle elegance to bold texture
Smart pattern modification: Add stylish D-ring swivel clips for instant access to keys, pouches, or essentials (perfect functionality meets beautiful design!)
Fabric panel magic: Learn precise cutting strategies to showcase your favorite bird motifs on outer pockets and panels for a truly unique, show-stopping exterior
The featured Joyful Garden panel includes 14 bird blocks plus a coordinating border. Mix and match to your liking to create a tote that's as peaceful and artistic as a garden stroll, yet tough enough for daily adventures.
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Hold on, there's more!
Even if you can't watch live, register today and receive:
Two exclusive, free machine embroidery designs from Sulky (available only to event registrants!)
Lifetime access to the recording on the event page: re-watch anytime, pause, rewind, and sew at your own pace
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About the Kits
Kits are strongly recommended (but not required), packed with brand-new Joyful Garden fabrics, Soft and Stable interlining, the full paper pattern, premium threads, needles, webbing, hardware, and everything else you need to dive in the moment it arrives. No hunting for supplies.
Don't miss this opportunity to level up your skills in quilting, bag-making, and embroidery while creating a beautiful, functional tote you'll love using and showing off.
On March 10th, get ready to turn inspiration into creation. Your dream tote starts here!
About the Expert
Ellen March, Sulky’s Director of Content, uses her in-depth background in sewing, embroidery, and quilting for television and print to enrich the Sulky brand. She hosts monthly events, videos, and the popular weekly “Sew What” streaming series.
