Tracy from Mad Quilter shares a free pattern for this classic baby smock with straps that cross over in the back. It’s easy to construct, which makes this a great project for beginners. Go to the free pattern.
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by Anne Weaver
Tracy from Mad Quilter shares a free pattern for this classic baby smock with straps that cross over in the back. It’s easy to construct, which makes this a great project for beginners. Go to the free pattern.

If you are like me you want an easy way to carry your towel and a few items to the beach but don’t want a bag just to hold those things.
So I came up with the idea to make a beach towel bag. This way it is a bag that can hold a few items but also function as your towel. I love it! I share with you how you can make your own beach towel bag.
This is an easy sewing project that is perfect for summer! I even made a few for my kids so they each have their own. Start sewing this fun bag today.
Sewing pattern: Mesh beach bag
Sewing pattern: Beach bag with a mesh pocket
I made the Mad Quilter’s charm square jewel shaped bag out of a charm pack of the Farmer’s Market line. It turned out so amazing that I’m working on a second one now done in Jill Gordon’s New Beginnings line for my mom. Thanks for a terrific pattern!!!! I should mention that I’m an expert sewer but I have never quilted before!!!!