Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Tote for Mom

I was itching to sew something yesterday, so I made a little tote bag for my mother. We have a standing date on Monday mornings to attend Eucharistic Adoration. Every week when I pick her up, she is juggling several small prayer books, and I wish she had a tote bag for them. Now she does!


I included a zipper pocket in the lining for her rosary beads. Thank you, Kindred Quilters, for teaching me this infinitely useful technique!


Blue is her favorite color, so I think she will like it. I'll include a chocolate bunny and give it to her for Easter.


Even the simplest projects leave behind big messes!


Cut fabric rectangles 12" x 24" for outer and lining
15" long straps (cut 3" wide)

14 comments:

Lois said...

You amaze me every day, Tina! I'm so glad you are using the technique you learned in our Class. I'm sure your Mom is going to LOVE her new tote bag.

Dana - Old Red Barn Co. said...

Great looking bag design. I would love to learn zippers like that . . . need to get on that. :)

Julie said...

What a pretty bag! I love the fabric you chose.

WoolenSails said...

That is a wonderful tote for her prayer books and a wonderful idea.

Debbie

Rike Busch said...

Dear Tina,

a really beautiful and useful present for your Mom! I think, she will love it.

Greetings, Rike

2ne said...

Nice bag :-)

Janet Ann said...

Tina, LOVE the bag! Great job with the zipper! Looks wonderful.

Run 'n Stitch said...

What a nice gift for your mother. She will love it. Thank you for sharing.

Susan at TheBoredZombie.com said...

That's so sweet and lovely! She will be thrilled I'm sure!

margaret said...

what a lovely tote, be careful other worshippers will be wanting one too!

sara said...

Beautiful bag!!!

Archie The Wonder Dog said...

What a lovely and thoughtful gift!

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful, thoughtful daughter you are - both for spending time with your mother on a regular basis and making her this lovely tote. I am sure she will treasure it.

Cathy said...

Great bag! And great time together.