I was inspired by Sandygirl's professional tote (
http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t270227.html) and found the faux brown leather I had gotten from my mother. The material is actually shades of rust, oranges, golds, tans, and brown. I started this before Thanksgiving, and just finished it. There was no way I could concentrate on this pattern with all the holiday activities going on. And you need to concentrate! I am really happy with the results.