One Down

Too many to go to count ... I finished one of the totes yesterday afternoon. This was one of those half finished projects that had been sitting around since last November. Good grief! I didn't realize that I had put it off that long until I was typing this. Nothing like a blog to keep you honest. Speaking of which ... I looooved your comments. You guys had me laughing and feeling much better about the list I shared (and the list that didn't make it). I too have pants/shirts/buttons that have been waiting several season to be tended to. sigh.

Any-who ... on to the celebratory pictures of the first project I got to cross of my list ...

Fabric Amy Butler Lotus - Pocket: Sky Temple Garland / Bag : Full Moon Dot Slate

I added a little loop to hang the tote where the plastic bags hang. I usually use the self check out and my tote never stays in place. Each time I make these I modify the original instructions. So far I've switched the curve of the pocket to face up (so you can use the pocket), added a loop, and sewn the side seams together with a french seam. Why the french seam? I had a great knack for burning my fingers when ironing the seams the other way. This was soooo much easier not to mention less painful ;-)

I have at least two more to make and I plan on making a few more changes. I'll let you know how it turns out.

I really do love these totes. I makes giving my money away to big conglomerate grocers and super centers at little less painful. My wallet might be a lot lighter on the way out but my loot looks tote-ally awesome.