Winged Medley - Maggie Poppins Tote -

Patchwork Pockets Maggie Poppins Quilted Tote - Made by Tamara Darragh for Remi Vail Studio using the Winged Medley Fabric Collection designed by Katherine Lenius for Riley Blake Designs — Maggie Poppins Tote Pattern by Remi Vail Studio – Winged Medley Collection by Katherine Lenius for Riley Blake Designs

Hi, Tamara here from Remi Vail Studio! I’m so happy to share the quilted tote bag I made using the Winged Medley fabric collection designed by Katherine Lenius for Riley Blake Designs. With its soft florals, delicate birds, and vintage field guide charm, this fabric line immediately reminded me of spring mornings, garden walks, and quiet moments surrounded by nature.

The collection felt like the perfect match for my Maggie Poppins Tote pattern – a bag I designed to be both beautiful and incredibly useful. With sixteen pockets, sturdy handles, and room for all the essentials, it’s my favorite kind of make: practical, pretty, full of story, and of course, quilted!

Winged Medley fabric collection designed by Katherine Lenius for Riley Blake Designs. Flat lay photography by Remi Vail Studio.

Why I Love the Winged Medley Collection

From the moment I opened this fabric bundle, I was drawn to the earthy color palette with pops of teal and orange and the tiny, detailed illustrations. Each print tells a little story; together, they felt like the pages from a vintage nature journal.

I used at least one colorway from each of the different prints, along with a few RBD Basics – raisin gingham, pumpkin cross stitch, and teal grasscloth. I adore how they came together!

Winged Medley fabric collection designed by Katherine Lenius for Riley Blake Designs. Flat lay photography by Remi Vail Studio. A small orange bird is highlighted in this photo.

Winged Medley fabric collection designed by Katherine Lenius for Riley Blake Designs. Flat lay photography by Remi Vail Studio. A teal fabric with a floral illustration is highlighted in this photo.

The Maggie Poppins Tote + Patchwork Pockets Patterns

The Maggie Poppins Tote is my go-to bag pattern when I want something with a ton of handmade charm, but it also feels incredibly practical. For this version, I also used the Patchwork Pockets Extension Pattern, which provides instructions for creating the scrappy patchwork you see on the 8 exterior and 8 interior pockets. The piecing is a perfect way to feature many small and medium-scale prints, like those in Winged Medley.

Pieced fabric using the Winged Medley fabric collection to make Patchwork Pockets Extension pattern for the Maggie Poppins Tote by Remi Vail Studio. The scrappy patchwork is photographed as a flat lay on a wooden floor with two spools of thread on top and sitting next to a green plant.

Quilting + Thread Details

To add texture and depth, I quilted and topstitched all pieces using Aurifil 28-weight thread in Peony (#2440). The heavier-weight thread gave the stitching just enough visual impact without competing with the prints. For piecing, I used Aurifil 50-weight in Muslin (#2311) – a neutral that blended perfectly with the lighter fabrics.

The finished bag has a lovely tactile quality and holds its shape beautifully, thanks to a combination of cotton batting, SF101 interfacing, and fusible foam.

Patchwork Pockets Extension pattern for the Maggie Poppins Quilted Tote. The pockets are shown up close with the detailed stitching by Remi Vail Studio. The fabric used is the Winged Medley collection designed by Katherine Lenius for Riley Blake Designs.

Adding the Finishing Touches

One of my favorite things about sewing bags are the little details. This pattern includes extra topstitching on the handles, pockets, base, and binding for a special touch. I also fussy cut a few birds and flowers to give them center stage on the pockets.

The patchwork pockets version of the Maggie poppins tote made by Remi Vail Studio sitting on a wooden bench with a jean jacket and hat sitting next to it. The photo is of the exterior pocket detail.

The patchwork pockets version of the Maggie poppins tote made by Remi Vail Studio sitting on a wooden bench. The photo is of a hand holding the the exterior pocket open.

Let’s Get Sewing!

If you’re looking for a project that blends patchwork, quilting, and bag-making into one beautiful piece, I hope this inspires you to try the Winged Medley collection with my favorite Maggie Poppins Tote pattern. Whether you use it to carry garden tools, sketchbooks, or all the supplies to your next sewing retreat, this tote is ready to hold it all – with beauty and purpose.

Winged Medley Fabric Collection bundled up and tied with fabric sitting on a wooden floor next to a Maggie Poppins Tote made with the same fabric by Remi Vail Studio.

Thank you to Riley Blake Designs and Katherine Lenius for such a meaningful, inspiring collection. It was a joy to sew with!

If you’d like to see more of my projects, quilt and bag patterns, tips, and tutorials, visit my website, Remi Vail Studio, or connect with me on Instagram @RemiVailStudio!

Happy Quilting!

xo, Tamara @RemiVailStudio