Project Folder for Cross Stitch, Tutorial

[@PatAllen-m5j]

Thank you for doing this to help us out. Also wanted to say thank you for talking to us like we aren't a bunch of dummies, like some of the others do. You did awesome.

[@janeabbey8044]

Fabulous tutorial! Thank you for taking the time to film this and especially for taking time to explain the why’s of each step. Even a novice sewer like me could follow this!! God bless!

[@dawnellsullivan5874]

Love learning new techniques in making bags

[@debbierice1363]

I always save your tutorials to use. You are the best!

[@jeffersonmorant215]

Hello Debbie how are you doing, where are you from?

[@marykemp649]

Thanks for taking time to do this for us. Great instructions

[@debralucca7527]

Elizabeth, this is such a good tutorial. You are a good teacher. Thank you. So easy to follow ❤

[@ilovelucy7073]

Thank you so much. I love this bag and will be making this. 🤗🤗

[@rosepetalstitches]

Liz you are a natural teacher explaining each step. Awesome tutorial 👏

[@colleenisaac6647]

Beautiful! You’ve inspired me to try one. Thank you for taking the time to do this for us! I appreciate it! You are a fabulous teacher!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Thanks so much 😊

[@lisacutten5573]

Thank you for your great tutorial and written instructions!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

You are so welcome!

[@zephyraK]

Thank you sooo much for the tutorial and the time you spent on it. It's excellent, you make exactly the right comments to help us through and I love the result. I'm gonna follow more of your tutorials soon!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

That is so nice of you to say, thank you! So glad you found it helpful!

[@highteastitchery2965]

I canNOT wait to make one of these! Thank you so much for all your time and effort making this tutorial.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@sandramyer7081]

Love love your project - im gonna try it- and you had wonderful details- yay-wonderful cute!

[@stoakes7878]

Hi Elizabeth! Love this folder and plan to make many more. I see seasonal fabric to match the season I am stitching. I made one change of adding a 2 1/2" by 3 1/2" clear pocket to the upper right on the front so I can put the name of the project contained in the folder. Thanks again for the great tutorial!

[@louisenordendale9056]

Really appreciate you doing this tutorial! I know how much work you put in to these! Very easy to follow instructions 💕💕💕

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Thank you so much!!

[@annettescott7487]

Liz, thank you for sharing this complete project folder tutorial along with all of the tips for a beautiful binding finish. So very generous of you! Can’t wait to try making one or several!

[@juniperraven1386]

Thank you for writing out the instructions and materials.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@edoe19]

This is a great tutorial and I love this design. Thank you for making and sharing this video. 😊

[@melniee2551]

Love it, and you're a wonderful teacher/explainer!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Thank you so much!

[@ragathnor326]

Lovely video. Thank you. I will be using sew-in velcro for mine.

[@leswilliams4022]

Very detailed tutorial! Really appreciate all the work you put into this. Thank you. You have given me the confidence to try making a folder myself.

[@suekay5353]

You make the BEST tutorials, Liz! I just finished my first EPP project (it’s a 6 point start around a hexie) and was going to appliqué it down to a background. Was thinking about about making a vinyl project bag but wasn’t happy that the EPP wouldn’t really be visible. This is going to be perfect!!! 💃🥰👏

[@NelT60555]

Thank you for freely sharing this tutorial including the measurements and your tips and tricks. ❤️

[@jeffersonmorant215]

Hello Thames how are you doing, where are you from?

[@boredtodeath56]

I plan to try and make my mom some of these bags for Christmas. I dont see a link for where you got your vinyl. Can you lead me to that link?

[@claudialandenberger1523]

Absolutely love this video. Made 4 bags and 2 more cut out. Can’t stop. You do an amazing job with explaining everything. Hope to see more

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kristythomas5873]

I would love to see photos of the bags you have made!

[@wandapotts9320]

You are my sewing guru....and you make it look so easy. Thank you.

[@joysloanyoureallycanmaketh724]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have been sewing for 63 years (not a typo). For many years I made my second income sewing. Your tutorial showed me the very best way to miter corners. Love your method. It works every time.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Oh thank you that is so nice of you to say!! So glad you enjoyed the tutorial and found it useful!!

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

You could easily make a shorter vinyl pocket for your chart, bind the top and layer with the fabric pocket, and move the chart when putting it away. Or you could copy and laminate the picture?

[@ossiejoem]

Thank you so much. You are a wonderful teacher. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ElizabethHernandez-nh8wf]

Thank you Elizabeth, you are a great teacher you explain very well. Much appreciated ❤

[@JAscat88]

Thank you, so easy to follow. You are a wonderful teacher…

[@conipatton]

I think you did a terrific job of teaching us how to sew a great bag. Thank you so much

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kathymackie7326]

Thanks for the very precise instructions. I also like the extra tip on using a crochet hook for turning the flap and pushing out the corners. When doing the binding your instructions to stitch into the corners is also another great idea. Can’t wait to make myself a few of these folders thanks to your sharing your talents with this community.

[@kathrynbosler]

Awesome!! Can’t wait to make one!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!!

[@jeffersonmorant215]

Hello Kathryn how are you doing, where are you from?

[@lindabiggerstaff4505]

so excited Liz. Thank you for your generosity and your giggles!!!!!!!

[@janicelarue1760]

I've been quilting several years but learned a few tricks about binding in this tutorial. It's also the best tutorial for the magnetic closure I've seen. Thanks!

[@sherrygary626]

What a great Video! Now I need to make at least 8 of them for my stitchy friends!

[@dedrasmitherman7983]

This is a great tutorial. I’d like to make several of these. I am sewing right now and struggle with the diagonal seam tape. Could you explain the best way to get it straight. Is that a stupid question? Thanks for sharing.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

hmm, so it might be different on other machines, but I remove the foot and line up the tape under my needle so that the red line is right under my needle and then use the built in grid lines to the right of my needle to make sure i'm sticking the tape down straight!

[@missruthguest]

So glad I found this tutorial. Love this folder. Thank you

[@erinsmakes2933]

What an absolutely incredible amount of work, this is such a great tutorial from you as always! Look forward to sewing one soon

[@sharynhutchinson885]

Thank you for giving written instructions as well as written supply list. This info makes following along with your tutorial soooo much easier!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

You are so welcome!

[@catheydayton6493]

I have made a lot of project bags but look forward to this folder. Thank you for such a detailed tutorial.

[@ritaneil1617]

This tutorial was great. You are such a good teacher. Can hardly wait to make one. Thankyou thankyou thankyou❤❤❤

[@stephaniecampbellweitzman3591]

Love your folder!! I made a similar one today, big $$ saving tip: as the Bosal I use is 20", my bags will be 20" so I don't have the waste and with a 13.5 x 20"folder, I can put my stash of Fat Quarters to use

[@tamiminor879]

Stephanie… I was wondering, if you start at 20”, do you lose any significant amount when you quilt the panels? I dont think I would want to go much smaller than 20, but I do want to make several so not wasting bosal is a great idea.

[@stephaniecampbellweitzman3591]

@@tamiminor879 I didn't lose much at all, plenty of room for my full sized printed paper patterns behind the vinyl pockets, and I did 2 vinyl pockets

[@stephaniecampbellweitzman3591]

@@tamiminor879 plus, I have a lot of fat quarters and a great size for using those as well

[@stephaniecampbellweitzman3591]

@@tamiminor879 also, I bought Pellon FF79F2, flex foam 2 sided fusible stabilizer at Joanne's with a coupon and it was about $6 a yard and they have a wide version too

[@tamiminor879]

@@stephaniecampbellweitzman3591 this is weird, but I accidentally ordered the single side fusible Pellon. When it arrived, the bolt was labeled as such, but the paper insert that is rolled in n the roll said 2 sided and sure enough, it is two sided!

[@norasayre8318]

Love it, I made a bag similar to this but instead of the zipper pocket I made little pockets for each bobbin that my floss was wrapped around

[@stitchinglonestar6362]

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this tutorial. Thank you!!!!!

[@stefaniestaniak4329]

Fantastic tutorial. I’m reaming of making one of these project folders. When the time comes I’m sure that I’ll be watching this video again. Thank you very much.

[@barbguenther2932]

You are so generous sharing your talents! Thank you ❤ Barb

[@marybethgreer564]

Thank you so much for this great video. Your instructions are so easy to follow. I hope my process of creating a folder goes as easy as yours. Now, let's try to make one this week. By the way, I use your video to create my project bags. The video is so easy to follow.

[@vivscrafts4006]

Great tutorial Liz! You explained everything so well and easy to understand. Thanks a lot! Stay safe 💕

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Thank you!!

[@judycostello7308]

Thank you for this perfect tutorial. Very thoughtful and through in every detail. I am grateful.

[@tamipugh3377]

Thank you so very much for this tutorial. I made I think it was Ashley. This tutorial is so helpful now I see why you had us of some of the things we did. My next folder will be so much nicer now that I see what the end project is like. I am still using the other folder but my next one will look way more professional and I won't be ashamed to give it as a gift.

[@melaniedavis2526]

Wonderful video! Very well explained too! Easy to follow your instructions!! I love EVERYTHING By Annie!! Love her Soft & Stable/zippers by the yard too! Snaps. Name it she has it! You can never go wrong with any of By Annie products! ❤️❤️ Thank you!!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Thank you!! I’m the same way, she has such good quality products!!

[@goodrichnan68]

Thank you so much for sharing this awesome tutorial,I can’t wait to make one. You are a very giving person. Thanks again

[@DeviSisk]

A year ago I bought this exact project pattern from someone and it was so complicated it came with 12 pages written and 2 hr video that as an experienced sewer I still had to fudge a couple parts. I don't know how I missed this when you put it up at first but you nailed it. Absolutely perfect instructions.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Oh thank you so much! So glad it was helpful!

[@sofialucero3821]

Your instructions are easy to understand and follow. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@patandrews6963]

Great tutorial. You explain and move forward; love that. Thank you for all the measurements, I’m going to make this bag!

[@craftykat1634]

We’ll all I can say is I wish I had seen this video five or six years ago when I stumbled through making something similar, but more complicated than it needed to be. A friend mentioned this video on Fb a week ago and the possibility of our group making a folio. This is so easy to follow, even a non sewist could follow and have a nice finished project. Thank you for taking time to create a fun, easy project keeper. 👍

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! Have fun making one!

[@laurievottero9676]

Thank you for this tutorial. Very informative. Can't wait to make some for a couple of friends and me.

[@rwissbrod]

Thank you for posting this tutorial! I've been wanting to make one of these project folders and this is perfect. I made a vinyl front project bag from another one of your other tutorials and I love it. It's my favorite project bag. Your tutorials are so easy to follow even for me. I appreciate all the measurements. You're a good teacher. I'm excited to start this.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Yay thank you!!

[@sandrinou1329]

I thought that I must finish one design cross stitch before starting another. But when I see some cross stitchers who start stitching several designs in the same time, I finally think why not... It's a reason to create beautiful pouch for storage and I will stitching a design when I want... I will doing like you. 🥰🥰 Thanks american stitchers for showing me a funny way to stitch 🌹

[@carolreiter6157]

You did an excellent job of showing us how to make this bag. Thank you for taking it slow for us new bees. I can already plan on making some of these as gifts.

[@Sewswithdolls]

The reason that the ink is transferring to the vinyl is that inks are not heat cured. Like the olden days, you may need to use a cool ish iron to make the ink fully cured before putting it in the vinyl pocket?

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Oh interesting!

[@barbarayarnell2833]

Great tutorial! I love how precise your measurements are and the professional look of the finished project. Will be making mine right away!!

[@Butterflyjonesful]

I cannot thank you enough for this tutorial. I have everything in my sewing room except the fusible foam. I went to Joanna today. They only had fusible foam on one side. I will make do. I would say if no one has the magnetic snaps you can use large sew on snaps. One pack at Joanns was $7. I would check Amazon I am off Monday so will be making one 😁😃😊

[@shirleyvanwieren]

All of your tutorials are excellent. Thank you!

[@theresaleduc5056]

Hi Liz! I discovered this tutorial last fall and wanted to try it out. My daughter and daughter-in-law are embroiderers so I made a folder for each of them. I also made one for my granddaughter who is a Harry Potter fan. Id love to share a picture of them with you but I'm not on Instagram. What do you suggest?

[@MKD49848]

Beautiful, thank you so much for this tutorial. Nice job and thank you for including written instructions.

[@Caitja]

Well thought out and explained. Thank you. It’s been years since I’ve used one of my machines and your helps make so much sense.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@candacemommie9957]

Thanks for sharing & taking the time to do this tutorial. Looking fwd to making one.

[@shd2799]

Excellant tutorial. I watched this last year, but revisited today; your method of adding binding has a whole new meaning to me now! Thank you!!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@barbstanko4807]

Elizabeth thank you for taking the time to make a tutorial on making this project folder. Your instructions are fantastic. I appreciate that you also included the written information. You are really generous with your time and knowledge. Thanks

[@deenamack8553]

You are a wonderful teacher and I made the bag step by step along with your video. It is just what I was looking for. Thanks!!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Yay so happy to hear that!

[@gerisheehan2684]

Thx! Done and dusted (zipped)!

[@tammyislandsewingtutor]

Hi Elizabeth! Do you just teach online? Do you have In-Person classes? And do you take orders and sew for others? I am asking Because I am older and always did in-person classes. I want to do online classes to but…am challenged with editing. Do you teach people how to do online videos? Or are you willing to share a method? Last, does someone do it all for you! Lol. I love the ease of the way you teach online.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Hi Tammy! I used to teach quilting, knitting and crochet in person at a shop in Austin, but that was 15 years ago! Now I just make how to videos. I film myself using my iPhone and a tripod with a ring light and edit all my videos with iMovie on my MacBook. I taught myself how to do it by watching how to edit videos on KZbin! I am definitely not an expert but I’ve had a lot of fun learning how to do it

[@VictoriasCraftyRoom]

Dang girl you have outdone it this time. I loved making regular project bags!! Now I got to make this one!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@annacendejas4277]

Elizabethann you are amazing and a great teacher at first I thought no way I cannot make that bag it looks too hard but after watching your video I said I can do that and I plan on making one if not more thank you for sharing your talent I have been watching you from day one you are a super star. God Bless You 😊

[@luciabeaumier9738]

Thank you so much for taking the time to film this tutorial, your directions are so easy to follow

[@phyllisbrandon6636]

Guess what? I've made 3 of these project folders and absolutely love them!! I messed up each time but was able to fix them and I used velcro instead of the magnet closure. Thanks so much for the tutorial!!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Yay so glad you enjoyed it and have made some!

[@maryleelaird8708]

Thanks, Liz, for showing this tutorial. You make it look easy so I know the order of the steps.

[@jonniemiller5349]

Fabulous video. Thank you for the information….you are quite generous with your time. I and others are very appreciative. Be well!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@karenamrein7876]

That’s very charitable of you to share this excellent and well-done video. Thank you!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@elianarichards]

This looks really great! I haven't done many sewing projects, but I'm excited to try this one out to use as an embroidery bag. My mom uses a bamboo chopstick from our local Chinese buffet as a turning stick, haha. It's nice and long. She's got lots of crochet hooks, I should tell her about that too.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Yes! I've seen people use chopsticks and I keep meaning to buy a plastic one but I just always reach for my crochet hook!

[@sydneyvonflue7647]

Thanks for your willingness to share. Love this style for the pattern, threads, etc. With this tutorial and instructions I think I can make this too 😊❤

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@colleenschlapp6759]

I have rarely seen anyone who could explain things so well. This is my new favorite channel!!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Thank you so much!

[@katiec.1999]

I just made this bag. Thank you so much for the very clear tutorial. I learned a lot!

[@patriciaritter771]

Excellent tutorial! Clear instructions. Can't wait to make my own. Thank you!

[@SammiJarrad]

Thank you so much for sharing the sizes so we can make one too! Fantastic!! 💜💜

[@lesley4928]

Liz, you are a wonderful teacher!! This is by far and away the best tutorial I have ever watched (for anything!) on KZbin. Thank you very much for making this video and for the written list as well. I feel like if I played and paused the video as I went, I could actually do this (something I would not have dreamed of attempting). Many thanks ❤️

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

oh thank you so much, I'm so glad you enjoy it. You can totally do it!!

[@StitchingisElementary]

I live in Georgia and I had the same problem with one of my project bags with a vinyl front. It pulled a whole bunch of ink off one of my Prairie Schooler Charts :(( Thanks so much for this tutorial!

[@jeffersonmorant215]

Hello Carolee how are you doing, where are you from?

[@marilyndowsett9012]

Great tutorial, so easy to follow you step by step. Very happy with my finish.

[@queenb1957]

Thank you, I will try this now with your great instructions….I always wondered about the best way to add a magnetic closure…now I’m not so afraid to try it!

[@heartfulhandworks24]

Thank you for this tutorial. I finally see how to get a perfect binding corner.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

I'm so glad!

[@gerisheehan2684]

Thank you for the thorough tutorial. I love my new portfolio!

[@heartlandstitcher9825]

Thank you for doing this video. You make it look so easy! I know I will need a bit of practice, especially the biding!

[@rettl.9720]

Great tutorial! I’ve made several project bags but none with a magnetic closure. May I suggest next time you make the wrap around tab, you leave the opening for turning on the LONG side? Much easier to get the corner fabrics turned through rather than the tiny opening at the bottom end. I look forward to making one very soon. Thanks again for sharing!

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

ooh yes that does sound easier! Thank you!!

[@amandadevine477]

I’ve been looking for the perfect present to make for my niece who is a beginner embroiderer. Thank you for this tutorial! I can’t wait to choose the fabric and get started! xx

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

Wonderful!

[@tammywisecup774]

Thank you so much for being so thorough. I’m new at sewing so all your helpful hints are very appreciated. I can’t wait to try this. I wish I could print the directions.

[@elizabethanncanstitch]

you can copy and paste them into a word document and print them! I will probably try and find some way to offer pdfs for download in the future but thats the work around for now!

[@patriciasmith3615]

Excellent tutorial. A pleasure to watch. Many thanks.

[@jensstitchingniche4151]

Thank you for sharing this. I love the design. Plan to make one today. By the way, I first thought you were giving us "thumbs up" during your sewing tutorials until I realized that was one of the buttons on your machine. I still like the idea that you are always encouraging us during your videos.