Iron Tote/Mat

Getting Retreat Ready

I bought this pattern about 5 years ago
thinking it was a great idea!
I really needed one!
It drives me nuts to go to a class
and everyone is waiting around one iron.

Never again will I be standing wasting sewing time
for an iron and when I am done - button it up and go home.

I am going to my first retreat with

Quilter's Square

Super excited!
Now I just need a free pattern
for a cutting mat/ruler holder!
If you know where a free one is please leave a comment!


Do you have a little binding basket?
You should, then it doesn't roll across the room!
Your dog, cat, children don't unroll it playing catch!



I used (2) outside fabrics
(2) layers of cotton batting
(1) layer of Insul Bright

The pattern called for a heat resistant pad
on the inside fabric but I did not have any
So I used what I had on hand with the Insul Bright!

Nice place to press my pieces!


Oh no! I did something wrong but what?

How to fold the Iron Tote/Pressing Mat together?
Kaye Wood shows you how

It is a quick video showing binding,
elastic and button placement,
finally she shows you how to fold it up!

I cannot find the pattern I used online.
I bought it at a LQS and it is by Marie Sines.

I did find this one which includes the Ironing pad
Sisters Common Thread Caddy Pad Iron Tote Pattern

Disclaimer: the photos used in this post are not of Sisters Common Thread Caddy Iron Tote but one will be made at a later date with a Giveaway graciously provided by the Sisters! Thank you ladies!

Fabric used is Indelible by Katarina Roccella
Thread: Aurifil 50 wt. #1154 Orange and #1158 Gray
(My two favorite colors)


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Lisa

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Comments

  1. looks great, have fun at your retreat!

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  2. I had a similar pattern on my "to buy" list, but never did buy it or make it. I need an iron tote for our camper. thanks

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  3. I had a similar pattern on my "to buy" list, but never did buy it or make it. I need an iron tote for our camper. thanks

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  4. My guild just had a workshop to make the iron caddy.

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  5. Your iron tote turned out great. I don't have a tutorial for a cutting mat/ruler bag but I when I made one for mine, it was basically a zippered bag with handles. http://www.supermomnocape.com/2012/09/28/the-worlds-largest-zippered-bag/

    Have fun at your retreat.

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  6. How about the pattern at Moda Bake Shop? Queen bee bag. That looks like what you are looking for.
    Really like your iron tote!!!
    Esther
    esthersipatchandquilt at yahoo dot com

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  7. I need to make one of these. I just wrap mine in an iron pad.

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  8. Have you checked out HappyQuiltingMelissa? She has a case under other tutorials . FYI

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  9. I have one of these and I just love it for retreats and sew days at Guild. I made 8 of them one year for Christmas for my quilting friends. They were a big hit!

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  10. I have this pattern AND the insul-brite too. Just need to make it. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  11. I have an iron caddy on my todo list.I have all the fabric and pattern but just keep letting it slip down my list. I will probably wait til the day before going to a class to whip it together too. Cindy/ bluemoonstencils@yahoo.com

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  12. Lisa I have a file for a pattern! If you still need one let me know and ill send it to you!! Its big and great!

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