The one yard is definately true. The one hour - maybe! The first one I did just as the pattern calls for. But ... didn't like short handles for such a large bag and wanted a pocket.
So the second one - long handles, a pocket - which I FMQ'd for the very first time! SO proud - even though it's a teeny tiny pocket it's a start!
Pictures are of the second one. I'll be making more of these.
Pattern from
http://www.lazygirldesigns.com/blog/?p=913
Paper shows where the pocket is
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