One thing I am not is someone who changes her purse or tote every other day. I usually find a tote I like and wear the heck out of it, or I'll wait until my mom looks at me and says, "It's time."
So, here's my new tote. The best part, I took an existing tote and altered it to be the shape I wanted. I cut down the sides, painted circles on the front and then added some fabric circles and a little free motion stitching for the stems and stamen.
Next I stamped Art Saves, with the acrylic paint and then backed it with a bit of batting and a panel of burlap, then stitched it to the tote. I stitched a second stamped panel to the back pocket.
The back of the tote actually has two pockets on it, perfect for holding my keys and my cell phone that I can never find when it rings.
And finally, I sandwiched the side seams with jute webbing and stitched up one side, around the strap and down the other side!
How cute is this?
Wow! I am totally loving this! I would say, off the charts cute!
Posted by: Roben-Marie | January 03, 2011 at 04:55 PM
I know I owe you a bday present. You know mine's coming up, right? TK.
Posted by: Jenny Doh | January 03, 2011 at 07:49 PM
Adorable!
Posted by: Mona Lindvall | January 03, 2011 at 08:03 PM
lovely art, textile & color combo! thank you much for sharing ... ;)
Posted by: donna!ee | January 04, 2011 at 02:34 AM
This is amazing! And it looks like it could be washable? Super love it! xo
Posted by: Darcy | January 04, 2011 at 03:28 AM
I just love it. Everything about it works so perfectly.
Posted by: Shelley | January 04, 2011 at 03:38 AM