Move over Bowtucks - I have a new favorite totebag pattern
 

The pattern comes from "The Quilt Magazine's" April 2010 issue. When I saw sewsewquilter's post here http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...e-t162675.html I knew I just had to make the bag..

Move over "Bowtucks bag" because I think this Daytripper bag is going to be my new favorite totebag pattern. I love love love the scooped pocket....I was going to make a prototype bag to make sure I liked it but I decided to dig right into my precious batiks and made one up....

Do you have a favorite totebag pattern?

I like it. Very pretty.

Very pretty!

I have to see if i have that magazine.... i love it. I would love to make a purse............

That is really nice. I love the pattern and the material.

I like it too. Love the fabric.

Thanks for sharing the photo of your bag...it's GREAT! Although I would be proud to carry any bowtucks bag, I think yours is more sophisticated and an updated style. For myself, I would not put the bows on my bowtuck. I guess I'm just not that girlie. :)

Oh, I like that one. I don't use patterns anymore. I started with bow-tucks and just kept changing them to my liking. Adding more quilting, different handles and hardware. Now, my purses don't look like bow tucks at all anymore. :)

I've been looking for another bag to add to my Bow Tuck line so I think I'll have to try this one. Thanks for sharing.

Great pattern. Love the fabric. Going to see if I can find the magazine.

I do now! I really like the pocket too! Thanks for sharing.

That is a very nice bag and love your fabrics.

ohhhh!!! very nice! I love it!

Lovely bag! Interesting pocket, and great fabrics! Thanks for the inspiration! :)

Very pretty.

That is a great bag. I like your fabric choices.

Really nice bag. I'll have to find the magazine or pattern. You've inspired me.

I really like your bag, looks really useful. Great job.

Very nice job! Love the look.

Love it but I still like bow tucks sorry.
Your bag is beautiful great colors.

Nice pattern and I like the color you selected.

That is a beautiful tote bag!! I still like Bowtucks too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your bag is very pretty, and you should be very proud of it. I would be, but I will always be a bow tucks girl.

It is beautiful. personally I did not like Bow Tucks and could not figure out what all the hoopla was about., I love this bag, it has a real classy look to it

I love your bag. The batiks are beautiful. I too am going to have to see if I have that magazine. I need to make one for me.

Nice bag. I like your choice of fabric.

gail...What a beauty of a bag. Love the colors.
thanks for sharing

I am a sucker for a tote bag. That one is really sharp. I'll have to see about getting my hands on that magazine issue now. Very nice :) I can see why you like yours so much!

Does the inside have pockets? If so, do you mind showing a pic of it?

Love your colors. I wonder if the pattern is for sale on its own? (Sorry if been asked. Didn't read all post since I'm on my phone)

What a great bag! I think it's a winner.

Love this pattern. I love tote bags, especially with a lot of pockets. :)

I love this bag! It is beautiful and I also like the scooped side. Very, very nice! Just FYI - a friend of mine who asked me to make a tote for her with some vintage fabric she gave me was disappointed because the straps were too short for her to carry her bag on her shoulder. Personally, I love these straps. But it is a thought. Yolanda Wood River

Such a beautiful bag! And out of Batik's also! I'm going to have to try this one too! My bow tuck is the perfect size for shows and weekends away and this one looks close. Thanks for sharing

That's a great bag. Love the fabrics and the style. Nice job.

Next time someone asks you to sew a tote, have them hold their bag where they want it to "rest" and then measure from one point on the bag over there shoulder, to the bag again. then add an inch or so for the seam allowance. Works well when you're sewing for others!!!

I'm trying to find the pattern, too...........So far I've found hundreds of ideas where to go on DAY TRIPS!!!!

Really nice pattern. Always on the lookout for new bag patterns. I really like this one!! Need to find the book. Maybe its on their website?

I like this one