Friday, May 6, 2011

For Mom

In case you don't know, Sunday is Mother's Day. It's a pretty important day for those of us who go by that name! At my house, I'm known as "Momma."

My mom called me a couple of weeks ago and asked if I could make her a tote that she could use to carry her book and Bible for her weekly Bible study. I had recently seen this super cute pattern here, and thought it was perfect!






For this bag, I followed the pattern for size but chose to add some top stitching and a fabric flower. I also removed the ribbon ties as I thought it might be a little inconvenient to tie a bow every time you want to close the bag. I also added a decorative stitch on the strap. If I made this bag again, I'm not sure I'd add the ribbon. It's been hanging in my dining room for a week, and every time I look at it, I can't decide if I like it! What do you think?




This pattern was super easy to follow and taking just 1 1/2 yards of fabric (plus batting I already had), it cost less to make than the card, packaging and shipping combined!

So.... It's in the mail. And no, although very tempting, I didn't include the grandkids in the package!

Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

7 comments:

  1. I LOVE IT!! I LOVE THE RIBBON TOO!!!! I can't wait to get the mail on Monday!!! mom

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  2. I LOVE IT!! I LOVE THE RIBBON TOO!! Can' wait until Monday!!! Mom

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  3. I'm following from Nifty Thrifty!!! I love this tote!! I love the colors!! As for the ribbon, I would surely put it again on another one!!! Lovely detail:) I'm sure your mama will love it:)
    It would be great if you could come over and check my gift for my mama @ sewhappiness.blogspot.com
    Happy Sunday!!
    xo
    Eleni

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  4. Stopping by from "Just Something I Whipped Up from The Girl Creative". I love this tote!!

    Alisha
    craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.com

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  5. Love your fabric choices!

    Thanks for linking to Creative Juice. Hope to see you back again this week...

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  6. Eleni-
    Thanks for the compliment! I stopped by your blog and love it! The circle quilt you submitted from the blogger's quilt festival is fabulous!

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  7. Looks bright and colorful. I'm sure your mom will be proud to use it.

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