This tote is part of my Indigo Collection, a body of work rooted in slow stitching, deep blues, and the quiet beauty of traditional quilt blocks. The sawtooth star has always felt grounding to me—steady, familiar, and timeless. I designed this bag during a season when I wanted something useful but soulful, something that could carry everyday essentials while still feeling like a small piece of heirloom quilting.
The result is a quilted tote that feels both practical and reflective—classic star piecing softened by indigo tones and hand-made texture. It’s the kind of bag that looks just as at home at the market as it does hanging on a hook by the door.
Skill Level
Confident Beginner
What’s Included (and why you’ll love it)
Step-by-step instructions for making a finished quilted tote
Clear cutting charts and 8-at-a-time HST construction
Block layout guidance for the sawtooth star motif
Finishing instructions for tidy, professional results
Strap construction and attachment steps for a polished finish
Printer-friendly PDF with a clean, minimal layout
100% original pattern
Downloadable PDF
Design Features
Classic sawtooth star block framed with simple borders
Softly structured quilted body with boxed corners
Fully lined interior for durability and a clean finish
Fabric-flexible design—perfect for solids, hand-dyed indigo, or subtle scrappy variations
Construction & Techniques
¼″ seam allowance throughout
8-at-a-time half-square triangle method with trimming guidance
Traditional block assembly and panel quilting
Boxed corners for added depth and stability
Clean strap construction and secure attachment for everyday use
Materials & Specs
Finished Size: approximately 14¼″ W × 14¼″ H × 2½″ D
All Exshaw Quilts patterns assume 42″ usable WOF and a ¼″ seam allowance
Uses quilting cottons, lining fabric, and either cotton batting or fusible fleece (for added structure)
There’s a gentle rhythm to making this tote—piecing the star, quilting the panels, turning the bag right side out for the first time. It’s a project that celebrates patience, utility, and the beauty of taking your time. A simple bag, made with intention.
All sales are final. If you have questions before purchasing, please reach out—I want you to feel confident in your purchase.
Thank you so much for supporting my work. It truly means the world to me that something I designed might become part of your daily life.
With warmth,
Kim
Tag your finish with #EXSHAWQUILTS and @exshaw so I can cheer you on.
This pattern is intended for personal use only.
This tote is part of my Indigo Collection, a body of work rooted in slow stitching, deep blues, and the quiet beauty of traditional quilt blocks. The sawtooth star has always felt grounding to me—steady, familiar, and timeless. I designed this bag during a season when I wanted something useful but soulful, something that could carry everyday essentials while still feeling like a small piece of heirloom quilting.
The result is a quilted tote that feels both practical and reflective—classic star piecing softened by indigo tones and hand-made texture. It’s the kind of bag that looks just as at home at the market as it does hanging on a hook by the door.
Skill Level
Confident Beginner
What’s Included (and why you’ll love it)
Step-by-step instructions for making a finished quilted tote
Clear cutting charts and 8-at-a-time HST construction
Block layout guidance for the sawtooth star motif
Finishing instructions for tidy, professional results
Strap construction and attachment steps for a polished finish
Printer-friendly PDF with a clean, minimal layout
100% original pattern
Downloadable PDF
Design Features
Classic sawtooth star block framed with simple borders
Softly structured quilted body with boxed corners
Fully lined interior for durability and a clean finish
Fabric-flexible design—perfect for solids, hand-dyed indigo, or subtle scrappy variations
Construction & Techniques
¼″ seam allowance throughout
8-at-a-time half-square triangle method with trimming guidance
Traditional block assembly and panel quilting
Boxed corners for added depth and stability
Clean strap construction and secure attachment for everyday use
Materials & Specs
Finished Size: approximately 14¼″ W × 14¼″ H × 2½″ D
All Exshaw Quilts patterns assume 42″ usable WOF and a ¼″ seam allowance
Uses quilting cottons, lining fabric, and either cotton batting or fusible fleece (for added structure)
There’s a gentle rhythm to making this tote—piecing the star, quilting the panels, turning the bag right side out for the first time. It’s a project that celebrates patience, utility, and the beauty of taking your time. A simple bag, made with intention.
All sales are final. If you have questions before purchasing, please reach out—I want you to feel confident in your purchase.
Thank you so much for supporting my work. It truly means the world to me that something I designed might become part of your daily life.
With warmth,
Kim
Tag your finish with #EXSHAWQUILTS and @exshaw so I can cheer you on.
This pattern is intended for personal use only.
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