Friday, January 17, 2014

pretty little tote

I while back I came across a picture of this lovely tote bag on Pinterest. And, since I had that exact same Suzuko Koseki fabric in my stash (waiting for just the right project), I decided to make one as soon as I would have time. You know how that goes, right? Many months passed by and I never had time to make it.


Yesterday though, I really, really needed an instant gratification project to work on so I finally made time and sewed up this pretty little tote.


I was planning to go with gray Essex Linen for the main body of the bag but as soon as I placed this beautiful Suzuko Koseki cheater print next to Riley Blake's gingham I knew this was a match made in heaven. And that red cross hatch was such a perfect addition, too. Lovely, isn't it?


Then I decided more gingham would make this bag even more happy looking, so I used Riley Blake gingham in pink for the lining. I think linings should always be so fun. Makes me smile every time I look at it.


I then added bright yellow webbing handles and my pretty little tote was finished. It's a perfect size for a magazine and a book or two. Yes, I still carry books with me when I go places :) Electronic reading simply doesn't do it for me.

Now that I got this tote out of my system it's back to Economy Blocks. I have made 130 of them so far, only 68 more to go :)

Talk to you soon. Svetlana

Linking up to AmandaJean's Finish it up Friday.
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28 comments:

  1. Katy CameronJanuary 17, 2014 at 1:11 AM

    So pretty! Hmm, I might have some of that print in the other colourway lol

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  2. RaspberrySunshineJanuary 17, 2014 at 1:33 AM

    Cuteness!!

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  3. JolanaJanuary 17, 2014 at 1:40 AM

    Svetlanko, nadherna taska!
    A kdyz tak pocitam, kolik mas bloku a kolik uz ti "jen" zbyva dodelat... nevim nevim, jestli se do toho fakt pustim :)

    Krasne dny! Jola

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  4. LorrieJanuary 17, 2014 at 1:49 AM

    Very sweet bag.

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  5. VeraJanuary 17, 2014 at 2:41 AM

    Opravdu sladka a krasna.

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  6. SusanJanuary 17, 2014 at 3:24 AM

    This is SO pretty! I had to pin your version! I love it!

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  7. DeborahGunJanuary 17, 2014 at 4:10 AM

    very cute!

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  8. JenetaJanuary 17, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    Love it. I've never seen that gorgeous Suzuko Koseki fabric before!

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  9. NikkiJanuary 17, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    That fabric oozes cuteness. Seriously adorable.

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  10. ChristineJanuary 17, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    That is really pretty, the prints go together perfectly

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  11. CindyJanuary 17, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    That's one cute tote!

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  12. SheilaJanuary 17, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    Really sweet, we all need those instant gratification projects don't we.

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  13. A little happy placeJanuary 17, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    Such a pretty tote! Sarah xo

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  14. MariJanuary 17, 2014 at 3:25 PM

    So pretty! I like the print, too.

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  15. Suzanne DanielsJanuary 17, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    I've never made a bag before, but I absolutely love this little tote. Do you mind me asking what pattern you used. I just might give this a try :)

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  16. EricaJanuary 17, 2014 at 5:56 PM

    I love this. I really like how modern it makes the gingham look and I love the yellow handles :)

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  18. KrisJanuary 17, 2014 at 8:02 PM

    That is super cute!! wow I love it.

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  19. Mrs Flying Blind...January 17, 2014 at 9:21 PM

    Oh I have serious wantees now!!!

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  20. KristieJanuary 17, 2014 at 10:52 PM

    What a happy tote! So cute :)

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  21. Carol-AnnJanuary 17, 2014 at 11:47 PM

    Really great tote - are you able to let me know where I may obtain a pattern, please?

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  22. RosaJanuary 17, 2014 at 11:54 PM

    Pretty nice.Love it!

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  23. SaraJanuary 18, 2014 at 2:59 AM

    Lovely bag with the gingham in pink and black being adorable:)

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  24. VickiJanuary 18, 2014 at 6:09 AM

    What a fun and happy tote! Love the gingham and bright yellow handles.

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    What a lovely bag. I especially like your choice of colours and the bright handle.

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  26. the girlfriend gapJanuary 18, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    I love the outside compartment for magazines.... it is perfect. And Gingham.... the perfect yum- yum! No matter how old I get I think I will always be a Gingham girl :) And I just came from Red Pepper Quilts and saw her economy blocks. It is delightful. I just want to throw all UFO's to the wind and start making some blocks. Now wonder I am so slow to finish anything. Can't wait to see your economy blocks..... show us some sneak peaks pretty please. Janita

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  27. soniaJanuary 18, 2014 at 11:29 PM

    Beautiful tote and great choice of fabrics!

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  28. Cloud CouCouJanuary 19, 2014 at 11:55 PM

    Such a cute bag...love that fabric :)

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