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215: mama's got a brand new bag

 I finally cut into my precious Kokka fabric and made myself a tote.

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I incorporated both of the prints, along with that grape-juice-colored  linen/rayon blend that I found wicked cheap at  Joanne's. 

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Some freestyle stitching with the machine  gives the plain fabric panel and handles some interest.

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I  love the handles:

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I didn't want both sides to be the same, so I mixed it up a little: 

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xo, m

Posted on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 07:24PM by Registered Commentermelissa in | Comments12 Comments

Reader Comments (12)

Wow, what a cute bag (love the extra stitching) and your yellow quilt is looking good, too! I've enjoyed reading your blog. judy b.
June 17, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterjudy b.
I love it all but I'm especially digging that last shot -- the back of the bag or whatever you want to call it. Yum.
June 17, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJulie @ Letter9
What an amazing bag you've made for yourself! I love it! I especially love the placement of the cat on the front panel, AND that freehand stitching on the grape linen looks fabulous.
June 17, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterTerri
Love your bag! The Echino fabrics are some of my very favorite, and you really show them off in this bag...
~Sarah
June 17, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterSewer-Sewist (Sarah)
So cute. I love the stitching detail on the solids.
June 18, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterdana
That's beautiful! I freakin' love your topstitching on the handles!
June 18, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterSister Diane
Do you think if I spent less time on the pc drooling over things like your luscious bag I might actually get off my backside and have a go at making something too?!
June 18, 2008 | Unregistered Commentergillie
oh sew fun!
I love that bag, girl!!!!
June 18, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLaurie
Just peachy!! Love it!
June 18, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterdaisy janie
This is just lovely - and I have to agree - the handles are fantastic.
x
June 19, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterUrsula
Wow! It's gorgeous! ^_^
June 19, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterRashida
Love your new bag! The freestyle stitching is way cool. Enjoy your bag =)
June 19, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAmy

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