My Finish-It-Up-Fourth!!! - This time LAST year!

I managed to keep myself busy on July 4th!  I have had plans to make a tote, and I did.

First of all....I had to plan the whole thing out!  I do not have a pattern, so I grabbed my notebook and sketched away. 

The straps were cut 4"xWOF.  Pressed in half, then under by 1/2".

I thought that a contrast around the top of the pocket would set it off nicely.  I - 1 1/2" by length, pressed in half and attached raw edges together.

Then came time to mark for the strap placement.

I wanted plenty of storage inside this large tote, so I made 2 zipper pockets!  They are both double thickness for added strength.

Turning this beast was NOT easy!  With a little persuasion, it happened.

Once it is turned, you have to sew the opening closed! 

When I top stitched the top of my tote, I left just a bit of the yellow lining showing.

 

 Are you still with me?  I know that there a lot of pictures, but it was a long process!

Here are the stats....14 1/2" tall....18" wide....5 1/2" deep.  10" handle drop....2 elastic pockets....2 zipper pockets. 

Also....

....I managed to sneak in a bib and burp cloth!!

The bib pattern is courtesy of Jaime at Sew She Sews' tot! The green cloth diaper is from Gerber.

Can I Get a Whoop Whoop?  Go over to 'Confessions Of A Fabric Addict to check out all of the finishes this Friday!  Thank you Sarah, for hosting 'Can I Get A Whoop Whoop? each Friday.

I am linking over to Finish It Up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts!!  It is amazing what others can get done in a week!

Make sure to click over to Plum and June for the Let's Get Acquainted - New Bloggers Blog Hop!!!  If you click on the button, a list of all the participants is available.  It is so exciting to meet new quilty friends!

Linking to: Needle & Thread Thursday at My Quilt Infatuation.-