Monday, January 24, 2011

Project Tote



In the midst of the holiday madness I managed to make this for myself. I called it a project tote because I made it with my new hobby in mind: crochet! I looked through various patterns and tutorials and came up with this design. It was such a combination of ideas that I don't know if I'd be able to exactly copy it even if I wanted to. But what's important is that I love it!



I used two fat quarters and since I had enough I decided to add some pockets to hold my phone and other small items like my crochet needles or credit cards.



I made the handles short as I wanted more of a tote look than a bag. I used very stiff (???) interfacing so that it would stand up on it's own. I like to place it next to me or on the floor while I crochet.



Here it is in action! Love it!

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14 comments:

  1. Jenny Hall / Seamingly SmittenJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Great colors! I like that it stands up so you can see all your crochet tools inside :)

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  2. momsthewordJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    This is really cute and I love the bright colors. I also love that it can stand up.

    I have a fabric tote bag that I used to carry my Bible and Sunday School books to church. Or sometimes I'll use it to carry stuff if I have to be gone from the house for awhile.

    Thanks for linking up to Making Your Home Sing Monday!

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  3. Bethany @ Our 4 Sons Plus 1...Super Cute Girly GirlJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Beautiful tote! Love your fabric choices!

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  4. LaVonneJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Very nice tote. I love it! :) Did you use a tutorial or pattern?

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  5. DANAJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    If you have not been by already, I hope you enter my linky contest! You could be the Best of January 2011 and be showered with prizes! While you are there, I have several Valentines giveaways going on right now!

    http://www.thesaturdaymorningsblog.com/2011/01/strut-your-stuff-link-up-party.html

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  6. Elizabeth LyngJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    It is very cute, I love the fabrics and the pockets seem to be just perfect!

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  7. Dominique @ Craft CoutureJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    very cute! New follower.
    dominiquescraftcouture.blogspot.com

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  8. CeciliaJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Hi! I just wanted to tell you I gave you an award in my blog!
    http://soteitei.blogspot.com/2011/01/i-got-award.html

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  9. LJabinJanuary 29, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Super cute fabric!I would most love to find a fabric like this to put on something like the childs washcloth apron you made. Super adorable ideas. Thanks for posting
    LuluMarie
    CraftingNanny.blogspot.com

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  10. GingerJanuary 30, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Project bags are awesome...I made a few for different projects and now I use them for just about anything! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!

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  11. Dominique @ Craft CoutureFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I wanted to let you know that I gave you an award :D, see my page for the details...
    http://dominiquescraftcouture.blogspot.com/2011/02/so-i-was-given-my-first-award-stylish.html

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  12. anne maskellFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I love that bag! It would be fabulous for knitting too. I like that it is fairly tall, and stands by itself. No more chasing balls of wool!

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  13. ValFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    I would give anything to sew!!!! Great stuff!

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  14. BEBAFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Que bonitooooooooooo!!!! tienes que hacer algún tutorial o de pasteleria o de costura...me encanta el blog..

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