Well,there are only 732,000 hits for "Rag Bag Totes" from Google! LOL Think it would be easier to just ask the person who actually made the one I saw on this thread.If they don't care to divulge what it is that is OK.

Your bag looks lovely...how many have you done...when I clicked on the picture it took me to Photobucket but I couldn't see your picture. When I post I don't resize my pictures....they come it big but that's okay...I don't think anyone minds. It is mind boggling just when you think you have everything working good, some other glitch pops up... Jean

Great fabric for that pattern and I like the 2 headed chicken, it adds character. As to turning it, is it possible to leave on side of the handle open and slip stitch that last?? Just a thought. TFS Jayne

I've made about a 100 of these bags, here's the directions: Click Bags Supplies needed to make 2 bags: 2 fat quarters 18"x22" (many fat quarters are now 18"x21" and that will change the size of your bag) One 3/4" by 16" metal tape measure Directions: Need 2 different fabrics cut to 9" by 18" each (if using a fat quarter 18"x21" cut to 9"x17", you need the 4" to make the tabs) For tabs cut 4 of lining fabric 4" by 4", fold in half, then make folds for a point, see photo. Fold purse pieces in half, right sides together, sew sides, half inch seams. Make diagonal corners on lining and outside piece and stitch. Turn outer fabric right side out. Tuck lining fabric into outer fabric, wrong sides together, pin. Fold over top edge to thej outside, 1" and pin. Fold over top edge again, 1 1/8" and pin. Take 4" by 4" fabrics and fold to make tabs. Tuck into turned over edge. Stitch around edge to make casing, leaving open about 1 1/2" for inserting tape measure. At this point I sew down the one side seam to keep the 2 pieces of tape apart when inserted. Open your tape measure all the way and using old, crappy scissors cut it away from the case. Cut one end rounded. Hold it up to the bag and see where you need to make the next cut for the length needed. Cut other end rounded. Slide tape into sleeve. Do the same with the other side. Finish sewing the 1 1/2" opening (the tape folds easily so you can do this), then sew up and down the side seam to keep the tapes from shifting. Warning: when cutting the tape measure you can get very tiny slivers that are very sharp. Be careful not to get any on the floor. I cut mine while holding it down in a trash bag in a can. Here's a pic of one of mine. Kathy G in MI