Jelly Roll Braid Tote Bag Tutorial | Paper Piecing Step by Step | Sew With Me - GCMS 012926 #185

Hi Gifted Crafters! Today I’m building up the Jelly Roll Braid Tote Bag from Fat Quarter Shop. I ran into trouble on the live stream before, but I think I fixed it — so today we’re taking it slow and finishing the paper piecing step by step. If paper piecing has felt tricky, don’t worry. I’ll show every step in a calm, easy way so you can follow along. This project turns jelly roll strips into a lovely braided tote bag that makes a perfect gift or everyday carryall. I sew with my trusty machine, share helpful tips, and explain things simply so beginners can feel confident. Grab your jelly roll, braid paper, and supplies — warm up your machine and sew with me. We’ll learn together, one stitch at a time. 🧵👜❤️ 🛒 Jelly Roll Braid Tote Downloadable PDF Bag Pattern (Fat Quarter Shop): 👉 https://link.giftshq.com/jelly-roll-braid-tote-bag 👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with a quilting friend 💬 Have questions? Leave a comment or join us in our Facebook group Every weekday at 8 AM EST, I go live with my Good Morning, Gifted Crafters Show. It’s where crafters from all over the world hang out, sip their coffee or tea, and enjoy a cozy start to the day. 🛒 Browse My Amazon Shop: – More of my favorite tools featured in today’s live stream → https://link.giftshq.com/ghqliveamz 🎯 Watch Past Gifted Crafters Morning Shows (GCMS) – Your daily crafting show on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd7cWtYmLr43lokUbddCMFGPsTbRnE7Ky 🛒 My Favorite Tools & Crafting Must-Haves 🧡 Brother ScanNCut SDX230Di → https://amzn.to/4kI47Oc 🧡 Brother SE1900 Sewing & Embroidery → https://amzn.to/3Ok5iTR 🧡 Oliso Pro Plus Iron → https://amzn.to/3Tcrt2m 🧡 Oliso M3Pro Project Iron → https://amzn.to/4n2yLCI 🧡 Embroidery Machines → https://amzn.to/40HOTlk 🧡 Sewing Machines → https://amzn.to/4fxdQEi 🚚 Try Amazon Prime → https://amzn.to/3Oexesp 📣 Be Part Of The Show – We Love Hearing From You 🗣️ Send Feedback & Suggestions → https://giftshq.com/gcms-feedback 🎂 Submit a Birthday or Special Announcement → http://giftshq.com/gcms-shoutouts 💖 Support & Stay Connected ✅ Subscribe Here → https://giftshq.com/sub Ring the bell so you never miss our morning circle. ✨ Become a GiftsHQ Channel Member → https://www.youtube.com/@GiftsHQ/join Enjoy perks, shout-outs & behind-the-scenes. ☕ Buy Me a Coffee → https://buymeacoffee.com/giftshq Every “coffee” keeps fabric, thread & yarn flowing! 🌍 Let’s Stay Connected – Community Is Everything! 📸 Join Our Facebook Group (Post Your Creative Pics) ➙ https://facebook.com/groups/623208828727659 🧵 Instagram ➙ https://instagram.com/giftshq 🌐 Website ➙ https://giftshq.com 📧 Email ➙ giftshq.usa+live@gmail.com  ✉️ Mail ➙ Nancy with GiftsHQ, PO Box 771642, Miami, FL 33177 🛍️ Shop GiftsHQ Merch 👉 Shop Crafters Mugs, Music & More - https://shop.giftshq.com 🎵 Craft to the Beat – Fan-favorite albums to keep your crafting groove going: 💿 Crafting Tunes Vol. 1 & 2: Digital or CD on GiftsHQ - https://shop.giftshq.com Other Online Shops That We Are Affiliated With: 🛍️ Electric Quilt Company → https://link.giftshq.com/EQC 🛍️ Fat Quarter Shop → https://link.giftshq.com/FQS 🛍️ LegitKits → https://link.giftshq.com/legitkits 🛍️ Sulky → https://link.giftshq.com/sulky 🛍️ Connecting Threads → https://link.giftshq.com/cthreads 🛍️ Mood Fabrics → https://link.giftshq.com/mood 🛍️ Keepsake Quilting → https://link.giftshq.com/kquilting 🛍️ Singer Sewing Machines → https://link.giftshq.com/singer 🛍️ Sewing Parts Online → https://link.giftshq.com/sewing-parts-online ⚠️ Note: Some links are affiliate links. Using them costs you nothing extra but helps keep our community strong. Thank you for supporting the channel—we couldn’t do this without you! 💕 📌 Timestamps 00:00:00 Gifted Crafter's Morning Show Welcome 00:02:27 Here's Nancy❤️ 00:12:45 Craft Software Tips Plan 00:15:25 Jelly Roll Tote Overview 00:16:45 Finished Sample Reveal 00:18:00 Sewing Large Paper Pieces 00:20:00 Pinning and Seam Rolling Tips 00:22:30 Add-A-Quarter Ruler Demo 00:24:40 Managing Bulky Paper Sewing 00:27:00 Using Scraps to Finish Ends 00:29:30 Avoiding Fabric Missed Seams 00:32:45 Final Paper Piecing Sections 00:36:45 Completing Jelly Braid Panel 00:38:00 Trimming Long Braid Edges 00:41:00 Squaring and Straightening Panel 00:44:40 Trimming Top and Bottom 00:47:50 Jelly Roll Fabric Requirements 00:49:40 Project Ideas Using Jelly Braid 00:51:00 Measuring Tote Bag Length 00:52:30 Accurate Cutting Techniques #jellyrollbraid #paperpiecing #jellyrolltote #sewwithme #quiltingforbeginners #fatquartershop #bagmaking #quiltingtutorial #cozysewing #giftedcrafters #jellyrollprojects #totebagtutorial #calmsewing #cozyquilting #nancygiftshq #jellybraidpaper #jellyrollpatterns #quiltinglife #jellyroll #totebag #sewingprojects #quilting #handmadebag #diysewing #giftideas #giftshq