Today was a rainy day. Sort of a bummer - I love hot, sunny summer days. But I didn't let the weather make me blue. Instead I tackled one of my UFOs - a beach bag called the Hampton Tote in bright blue fabrics.
Last month I posted a quilt called Out There. I decided it would make a great throw at the beach. With the leftover fabric from that quilt I now tackled a beach bag to carry my quilt and all the other goodies I take to the beach.
The pattern is free on the Windham Fabrics website. Directions were easy to follow and not too complicated. I enjoyed using some different techniques to construct this bag, such as working with fusible foam and inserting snaps. I did quilt the outside of the bag before assembling to lining which was not part of the instructions.
Here is my tote with the matching quilt draped behind it. The finished size is 15" high by 14 1/2" by 14 1/2".
The tote has snaps at the ends which make it more condensed - it squares up the bag. Now that is a clever idea. Also, a local quilt shop, O O O La La, is a great resource for not just quilting supplies but bag making supplies and ideas. The owner, Nancy, is a true bag lady (meant in all the great ways).
Loaded with the coordinated beach throw quilt I'm ready for hot sunny days.
Hoping for sunshine tomorrow, but if the rain continues I'll tackle another UFO. I have three finished quilt tops that need quilting. So despite this beautiful summer weather I have managed to get some sewing time in. Will be back soon with another post.
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