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Thursday, July 4, 2013

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.-
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16 comments:

  1. KimJuly 5, 2013 at 3:46 AM

    Love, love, love your tote! The black and white fabric is so funky and the little bit of yellow contrast peeping out adds the finishing touch! Won't you look a treat stepping out with your rather glam tote slung over your shoulder!!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 5, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    what a wonderful tote and without a pattern too. I agree the little yellow touch is perfect. Nice job!

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  3. Kelly @ My Quilt InfatuationJuly 5, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    The black, white, and yellow is really cute! and I love the pockets that you added to the inside! Thank you so much for sharing at Needle and Thread Thursday, Vicki!

    :) Kelly @ My Quilt Infatuation

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    1. Kelly @ My Quilt InfatuationJuly 5, 2013 at 8:15 AM

      If you get a second, stop by and grab a button or add a text link so others can share too!

      :) Kelly

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  4. Leigh AnneJuly 5, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    This turned out fantastic! I love the elastic pockets :)

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  5. wonderlandbyalyceJuly 5, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Wow Vicki, great job! I can't believe you were able to do it without a pattern. You must be very smart to figure out all the math and such involved. I love the black and white with the pop of yellow. Is the exterior fabric home dec weight or something else?

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  6. The domestic GrooveJuly 5, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    That is a beautiful tote. I absolutely love the yellow accents!

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  7. Diana @ Red Delicious LifeJuly 5, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Very cute bag! Love it!

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  8. Janine @ Rainbow HareJuly 5, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    This tote is great. Those little bits of yellow really finish it off beautifully. I love your photo shoot pictures too :)

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  9. TrepmomJuly 5, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Vicki, that's a really nice bag. You really impress me with your fabric selection and your sewing skills. The baby items are just too cute :).

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  10. Bethe @ Texas LovelyJuly 5, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    What a gorgeous bag - Love the fabric!

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  11. RobinSueJuly 5, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    What a great tote - I love the colors. How wonderful that you were able to whip that together without a pattern!

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  12. tink's momJuly 5, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Truly wonderful tote. I like everything about it's design especially the piping and the elastic pockets. They are a great idea.

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  13. Sarah CraigJuly 5, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    Beautiful tote - you did a great job without a pattern! Whoop whoop!!

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  14. JBJuly 6, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    I can't believe you just whipped that up without a pattern! It is brilliant.

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  15. Sarah CraigJuly 4, 2014 at 7:39 AM

    What a fabulous tote, Vicki! I particularly love the little pops of yellow. Whoop whoop!

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