This past week was the H+H Americas trade show in Chicago. I wish I could have gone! May is always the hardest time to take away from my family. I did however agree to sew up some samples for the Moda Fabrics booth. This Paper Cuts 2 Trail Tote turned out so cute and springy!
Ruby Star Canvas
This is the bigger of the two sizes included in my Trail Tote pattern. Rashida Coleman Hale designed this gorgeous canvas as part of her upcoming Paper Cuts 2 collection with Ruby Star Society (coming January 2026). It comes in a few more colorways of canvas (perfect for bag making!) as well as some really cute coordinating quilting cottons. Be sure to ask your local quilt shop for it!
Piping & Strap
I’ve always loved working with the Ruby Star canvas; it is a great weight, and there are usually at least two to three designs in most Ruby Star collections. The other fabrics used in this sample are all Moda quilting cotton. The strap and piping is made from a quilter’s linen and has a subtle design on it (I’ll have to check the selvage and will put a link here!). Be sure to check out my step by step piping tutorial for my favorite way to make piping. I also have the cord I use for it available in my shop!
The lining is a beautiful print by Fancy That Design House called Boho Haven. I love a good rust color and this is a gorgeous print that comes in a couple of colorways, too. It’s part of a beautiful collection coming to shops in January 2026 I believe!
Project Details
- Pattern: Trail Tote (Large size) available in PDF and paper formats in my shop
- Fabric:
- Exterior: Paper Cuts 2 Canvas by Rashida Coleman Hale for Ruby Star Society
- Lining: Boho Haven by Fancy That Design House for Moda Fabrics (check your local quilt shop in January 2026!)
- Accent: will link here when I find out! 🙂
- Get the following supplies from my shop:
- 6″ zipper* (for Small size)
- 8″ zipper* (for Large size)
- cording for making piping
- strap hardware kit (1″-wide for the Small OR 1.5″-wide for the Large)
- magnetic snaps OR take it to the next level and use a Loxx fastener
- waxed cord or leather zipper pulls for that special finishing touch!
Super cute bag!!