Just finished this tote for a friend's 50th birthday. I used a pattern from Kati Cupcake called "My Favorite Bag". Bag stands up and does not flop over which I really like. I added some extra pockets (one zippered) to the inside lining. The embroidered "A" is a University Font. Did the "A" on both sides of bag. Used fabrics that were samples I got (for free) from a local furniture store that discards them when the fabric has been discontinued. Just call and ask them to save them for you when the sales rep comes to pull them. This is definitely not a beginner project as the pattern assumes you know a "lot". I plan to teach this at the Threads of Love conference in 2014. Great bag.
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38558Wonderfully constructed and very lovely colors, great job!
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by joycedia
04 Apr 2013
I like the way the colors came together on this too as you never know when you get a stack of free samples!
11867Wow, wow, and double wow! Love it! So professionally done. Thanks for the tip on fabric. Can I be your friend????LOL
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254966Beautiful bag. I am sure your friend will love it!
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by joycedia
04 Apr 2013
She did love it. Fun surprise for her. She said she had been needing a new bag.
12185This is a great bag, love the fabric combo..will have to take a trip to the local furnishings shop..thanks for ithe idea! It will be a knockout at the conference..thanks
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86901Wonderfully constructed and like the different fabric prints that you used.
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140717I love bags that stand up. Good work!
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by joycedia
04 Apr 2013
Bag stands up because of "Timtex" in the base....a really heavy duty interfacing type stuff. Found it at a neat quilt store in NC.
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54619I'm sure she is going to love her gift. Well done. Hugs Yvonne
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