Lisa, Yes, now that you mention it, it does look like alligator skin...BUT - no alligators were harmed during the making of this tote.. :D

Amma - Give it a try. I had a hard time finding TM in my area, only 1 LQS carries it (got mine on a trip to Rochester, NY). Is a little pricey, but I really like it. Patterns by Annie has several more patterns specifically for TM, but it could be used for anything. I think I will try another bag, using it for just a flap or panel...sort of a highlight or embellishment. I saw an applique type poinsettia done with it and it was awesome. Good luck and send pics!

Awesome! What is head liner foam?

It is kinda like the stuff used for the headliner of a car. It is 1/8" thick and usually has a nylon cover on one side and exposed foam on the other. I found it at Joann fabrics, but only in black. Then my husband found some at an outlet but it has nylon on both sides. He misunderstood and got me 2 yards instead of one and it is 54" wide, so I have a life time supply! lol
I used the stuff he got for this project and it worked well. Gave a lot of body to the bag and isn't difficult to sew through. I do still want to try the others with the fabric on both sides to see if there is any difference. I do know that it doesn't seem to make the tote as heavy as the cotton batting made my oversized tote I took to New Zealand. That is heavy with nothing in it!!!!!

Thanks for informing me so quickly.

I think you did a great job! Love the geometric print with the diagonal crosshatching! Really makes sense!!!

That is way cool!

I have to get me some of the stuff. You did a great job :thumbup:

that is wonderful, i have seen a few samples at quilt shows, of just the fabric , nice to see a project made of it. thanks for sharing,

Very pretty.

:-D Very nice. I like the fabric