Totemania

"You cannot have too many tote bags" --Lotta Jansdotter

Thank god someone finally said it.

Number 2 measures 13"x14" and I will use it to carry to work because ALL of my stuff including my appointment book fits.  I used canvas that I washed about 4 times for the bottom panel since I beat my things up and my car is generally dusty all the time.  I also created a ton of shortcuts so I can whip one of these out in an hour or so.

Here is a little 8x9 that is perfect for M to carry his many trains in.  "Mama make Miles owl bag," finally resulted in some action.  Tote #3 was the fastest yet.  And I think the most fun because of it's cuteness factor and the fact that M was milling about my feet picking up threads and talking with me as I sewed.

Drinking so much Mighty Leaf that I should have about 50 totes by the end of the day if I keep it up.  Green Tea Tropical is my pick today-since quitting coffee I've found a new vice that lights me up almost as much but without the muddy feeling java left me with.  Mighty Leaf does not fill their silky biodegradable mesh bags with tea dust, but rather with proper looking loose-leaf tea and flowers.  Pretty!

How are you? 

Comments

[holli]

mama make holli owl bag? that bag is freaking adorable!
i'm not so good...maybe you should cheer me up. feel like a vacation?

[holli]

mama make holli owl bag? that bag is freaking adorable!
i'm not so good...maybe you should cheer me up. feel like a vacation?

[Julie]

You are so creative, dear one! I LOVE the pattern on the first bag. I would also love a little retreat time with you...maybe this spring? We are good here...very busy...but the joy of finally practicing what I am learning in school is outweighing the burden of a rough schedule. Love you dearie!

[wendy]

i love lotta
and it's true, you can never have too many
and i miss bklyn
and my old hood
and
i'm seriously coveting your totes, sista
seriously
xo