Cyndi's Tote...

I finished another commissioned tote.

This one is for Cyndi.

I met her on Wool Snippets,

a rug-hooking forum that we

belonged to for several years.

(still do, I guess.)

While I had my rug-hooking business, 

I think that Cyndi bought almost

every single pattern I sold.

She even commissioned a custom pattern,

showing the two new pups she got

after her beloved Jagger died.

She was definitely my best customer

in my rug-hooking business!

Here is the other side...

Here is the inside with pockets...

 Made with Iced Mocha, of course.

Except for the lining,

which is my all-time fave neutral.

I used it on Kashmir, shown here & here.

I don't use a pattern for these totes.

I take my fabric and do with it

whatever comes and it all works out.
On the last two, I have sewn
binding around the top of the tote.
You know, binding like I use on my quilts.
I think it gives the tote a more finished look.
Don't you?

This tote measures ~11.5 x 12.5 x 3.5 inches.

A nice size to take with you

full of whatever you wish.

I think she'll like it. 

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might. - Ecclesiastes 9:10

FNSI...What I Did

Last night was a successful FNSI!

I made 2 cell phone cozies for a friend.

Just simple sleeves that measure ~2.5 x 4.5.

Made of 3 layers...lining, batting and outside fabric.

And, I made a tote for a different friend.

Used my fave fabric of all time...Kashmir III.

Just a simple tote with one shoulder strap.

This one measures ~9 x 12 x 3 inches.

I didn't quilt this one,

but I did use a heavy interfacing to give it body.

There are 3 pockets across one side inside of the tote.

If, perchance, she doesn't like it,

I will be more than happy to keep it for myself.

{grin}

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might. - Ecclesiastes 9:10

Tote, anyone?

Alyssa (sister Joyce's granddaughter), saw Kaylynn's little tote bag (see it here) and decided she wanted one, too.  She loves purple and pink, so here it is.  The lining is a solid purple...sturdy fabric...like duck/canvas.  The fabrics I used for the outside are from...you guessed it...Cathy of 'Quilting on Turtle Hill'.  Found them in the box of 'scraps' she sent me.  It's not quilted...just pieced.  This tote measures about 10" square.

Sew Far...

I've been working my little fingers to the bone.

I took time out to run a few errands.

I need to eat lunch...

BUT, I have my list and will continue to work

until I drop from exhaustion late tonight.

Not kidding.

I have much to do!

 

For your viewing pleasure...

What are you doing tonight?