For my end of the swap with Lisa, I made her a tote bag.
I used Anna Maria Horner’s Drawing Room fabric and some brown linen from the stash. The inside is lined in a pale pink linen and has a pocket, too.
I love adding personalized details to the gifts I make so I embroidered Lisa’s initials on the pocket and trimmed it with some ribbon I had on hand. I think the ribbon came from Blair. (Am I right, Blair?). The tote is about the same size as the wool patchwork one I made for myself.
OK – that’s all I have for this Tuesday. Fatty’s gone home, my parents are off to meet the newest family member who is being born today and the girls are at day camp. I think I will knit – and maybe take a nap. Sounds like a plan.
Beautiful tote! I love the little personal touches!
Knitting and a nap sounds heavenly.
swapping is such a good thing. happy knitting and napping. sounds divine.
ooh i love that. i gotta get me some of that new amh fabric. so pretty!
Oh..the tote is adorable! Lisa is very lucky, indeed.
I wish I had the luxury of a nap and knitting. I hope you have a marvelous day!
love that pocket!
hope you have a great day!
too cute!! i finally bought some of this fabric as well, and am still not sure which bag to make with it!!
Pretty tote, I love the plan for knitting and a nap. Wish I could do that.
That sure sounds like a good plan to me! The tote looks great 🙂
I have been eyeing that fabric and your tote is perfect for it! enjoy the rest…
What a great swap!
I like that the bottom is darker. The bottom of my purse always seems to get dirtier than the rest. Its pretty! I like it!
Gorgeous tote! The dark fabric on the bottom is so well thought out!
What a lovely tote!
What a wonderful idea to swap. You both made/received beautiful items. Lovely.
what a great swap! I love what lisa gave you, and I love what you gave her. Enjoy your nap 🙂
Your plan sounds just delicious. That bag is beautiful, too. I love the little details, from your label, to the ribbon, and embroidered initials. Very special! You’re lucky that you get to meet a new little human, too. I love dear little babies. Have a great Tuesday.
xox,
Linnea
what a great swap! the tote bag is fantastic. the monogrammed pocket is a beautiful touch.
love the bag and the plan! hope you got a great knit and maybe a nap.
Thats gorgeous! I love the personal touches – so thoughtful! And what a lovely pendant you have in return – great swap!
it’s lovely, those fabrics are gorgeous!
Oh I love these- its so fun that it’s personalized! She’s going to love it.
xo
Such a lovely bag and the personal details are perfect.
Wow! That’s just beautiful. I love the details, the fabric combinations, everything.
Lisa’s a lucky gal!
it’s beautiful!
So cute!
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Great tote. The brown linen looks so good with that fabric.
A knit and a nap – oh that sounds so lovely.
As someone who loves to sew handbags and totes as well, I appreciate how creative you are! It’s the details that make the process fun and rewarding! I love your blog! Sewing offers me peace from my busy life.
Wow. The interior initials totally won me over. What a perfect swap – both pieces are so lovely and perfectly personalized.
oh beautiful! Just beautiful!
What a gorgeous tote. I wish I had learned to sew, but I am sewing challenged. About ten years ago my husband gave me his Mother’s old Singer sewing machine that he had reconditioned and a gift certificate for a begginers sewing class. I just couldn’t seem to get the hang of it. My daughter-in-law can sew beautifully so when she is finished with her training and they get a permanent duty station, I am going to beg her for lessons. Your quilts, totes and and other handmade treats are definitely an inspiration.