finally finished a birthday gift - for me!
 

I had seen the AllPeopleQuilt Grab Bag pattern years ago, and loved it. A couple years ago I decided to make one usign my favorite technique - cyanotype printing - to make the fabric. Well, that birthday I got it all but done, but the day ended, so since I had not got it done in time for my birthday, I set it aside to do projects for others. Two weekends ago was the local quilt guild show, and I decided I wanted to feel crafty when I went, so I finished it up (only about 30 minutes additional work).

I added a bottom gusset, and made all the inner pockets to fit exactly what I carry, so it doesn't exactly match the original pattern.

The little faces are my grandchildren. I had the faces and butterflies from some other projects, so was ready to print. The brown printed fabric is just 2 steps further than the blue (they were exactly the same before the last 2 steps - both blue). All the other fabrics are scraps from the quilt I made for my daughter's anniversary a couple years ago.

Awesome!!!!!

wow what a beautiful purse/tote. And the way you decided to do it in is wonderful. Great Job.

Yeah, we do put ourselves last way too often. It is beautiful and you will enjoy using it.

Good for you. It's about time that "mama DIDN'T get the bent fork"! Great tote. Thanks for sharing and reminding us to take care of ourselves also.

Your tote/purse is super!! Happy Birthday to you!

Wow, it's wonderful. Aren't you glad you finally finished it! LOVE those kids pictures.

Kat

Hope you enjoy you birhtay tote every day, Nice job, thanks for sharing.

Looks great! Enjoy! :)