Isn’t this tote bag the cutest? My mother-in-law made it and it was my favorite gift of all. She makes the most beautiful things and has such a knack for sewing. I think she should quit her day job as a teacher and start crafting it up full time. Her aprons, baby slings, and bags are always such a hit with her family and friends. Too bad crafting doesn’t have health insurance. I tell you, that health insurance stuff really kills a lot of great dreams.
I just love the little button closure on it. I can see this going with me on lots of trips and it will make a great diaper bag as well.
Lucky for me…a gift card to Starbucks was tucked inside. Now I can tote my library books over to the coffee shop and enjoy a free latte. What could be better than that? In my opinion, handmade gifts are the best in the world!
Great bag Amy! I have to agree, handmade gifts are the best. Enjoy the yummy Starbucks too
For Christmas my boys received 2 handmade sleeping bags shaped like Race Cars from my very favorite neighbor. She is so talented, and is a local school teacher. She teaches Sewing/Fabrics, and she is a lot of help. Anytime I’m stuck on a sewing project, I can call her up for help.
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she did a fabulous job! I tried to do more homemade gifts this year. It was fun, but I had more ideas than time. I think I’ll have a better plan next year.
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Amy, love it, Any Idea what store she got the great fabric at?
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I am almost positive that she got it in a store in Goshen, IN. Maybe Yoder’s? She was having trouble finding quilted fabric that had the two sides to it and had found most of her fabric there.
She got an upgrade on her sewing machine for Xmas though so now she can quilt two fabrics together herself
YEAH!!
Thanks so much!
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Hi Amy,
do you know what pattern she used? If not, do you mind asking her?? That bag is as cute as any Vera Bradley bag I’ve ever seen!
What a sweet gift!
Leanne
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I love this bag! Can you tell me what the pattern is?
I would love to make one!
xo
Frances
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