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Tuesday, March 18, 2008

6-Pocket Tote

In April, dh & I are taking a road trip to Arizona... I am so excited by the prospect of flea markets, museums, rock shops & quilt shops between Missouri & there. I am already getting our things ready to go.

Here is my new trip-purse with a Southwest flavor.
I purchased the print from a Hancock Store that was going out of business last year, & it was just perfect for what I had in mind. After searching through bag patterns that I have collected, I selected this 6-Pocket Tote.
I stayed fairly close to the instructions except for adding pockets on the inside, a few buttons & a velcro closure. My bag is constructed with heavy batting & machine quilting for extra strength. I also made straps instead of using webbing as the pattern suggests.
The turquoise pin is attached for a little extra color.

Now, I just need to load it with trip $$$ !

4 comments:

Flicsha said...

I hope you enjoy your trip and if you get to Bisbee arizona go to Gloria's It;s a jewelry, gemstone, ans rock shop. It was started by my aunt and now her DD Gayla owns it. I think you would enjoy it. I love your bag. Flicsha

Mrs. V. said...

I just wanted to let you know that I've posted a recipe on my blog that I got from your blog a few months ago. I linked to you and gave you credit for it...didn't think you would mind.

Maxine said...

I love your bag and have been looking for a pattern to make one from some fabric I bought recently..Thanks for leaving the link to the pattern. Have fun on your trip..Maxine

Jana Dahmen said...

Maxine, send a pic of your bag when you finish it, & I will put it on the blog. Jana

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