Today’s WIP is another FO, I guess I need to rename Wed’s to something else. Not sure what W word would work?
Today’s FO is the tote bag I just HAD to make! I am away on a bus trip with my guild and I wanted to make a gift for my roomie, since the poor dear is going to have to put up with my snoring! So I made this lovely tote. I found the Home Dec at Joann Fabrics on Monday, it was a cheap remnant!, and raced back home in time to make it for the trip on Tuesday.
Roomie said she likes blue, so I thought this piece was perfect!
Hard to capture the true color.
I used fusible fleece for the outer pieces and thought I was using interfacing on the lining, but it was Pattern Ease. I need to start marking what stuff is! So I ripped that out and had nothing on hand to use for the lining. I am so glad I have zipper tape by the yard to use for projects like these. But I do need to pick up more colors and more zipper pulls. I am down to just 2 cream pulls.
I gave the bag to her as we boarded the bus on Tuesday. She loves it! It is quite roomy at 18”x23”, so she can buy lots of stuff!!
Linking with:
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chrisknitssews 
I’m thinking that tote bag will be filled with purchases before it is time to head home!
LOL! You are so right!
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Hi Chris! Tell her to fill it up – for me! I know you’ll have fun, and can’t wait to see what you find to buy. ~smile~ Roseanne
She’s filling as fast as she can!! 🤣
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That is a thought gift:) You did a great job.
Thank you! I wish they had more of the fabric so I could make one for me!
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I think you could call that a “Whip it up Wednesday” project since you really whipped that one up! It’s a lovely gift, too – I bet your roommate loves it!
Great idea! She loves it, so I think it was a winner.
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Beautiful! What a lucky friend!
Thanks! I am lucky to call her my friend!
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That is so beautiful! I love the fabric and the design!
It’s such a simple pattern, just on a larger scale than I’ve used before. I might try the smaller version next.
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What a nice finish, and a great gift for your roommate!
Thanks, it’s been the envy of the bus!
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Very pretty, very useful. Congrats on a fun finish.
What a beautiful tote!!! You did a very nice job on it!
Thanks! She loves it and it’s been perfect for her purchases!
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That is a great bag – lucky roomie! Beautiful fabric and beautiful sewing 🙂
Thanks. But I’m not showing the less the perfect parts! Linings, Argh!
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Room for lots of stuff – let’s go shopping!
😂😂😂😂 After 3 intense days of it I think I am shopped out! Wait, did I say that?
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What a sweetie you are! Lovely tote and it’s no wonder she loved it! Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
Thanks! Now I wish I had finished mine!!
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How thoughtful of you to whip that up for your roomie the night before leaving. I bet it got filled right up.
Thanks! She did a great job filling it up!!
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