A DrEAMi Weekend
My weekend sewing took a turn on Saturday, when a little DrEAMi squirrel dropped in – a bit late, but I think I can get this in with Sandra’s link up over at mmmQuilts. A DrEAMi project is one where you just have to Drop Everything and Make it. As soon as I saw this on my IG feed, I knew exactly what I was going to be making on Saturday.
The Sylvie Tote by Sotak Handmade was a breeze to make. I didn’t have any cute cat fabric like the one I saw, but I did have this grey and yellow print that I love, and I happened to get the fun handle material recently from Zipper Valley. (I have no affiliation with either of these businesses, but I do like their products.)
I had so much fun sewing this up, I didn’t even think to take progress photos. This tote is the “everyday size” of the three sizes in the pattern. It measures 12″ x 14-1/2″ finished. I’ve decided this will be a fun tote to use for my library bag; it will be perfect for toting books!
Meanwhile, I’ve been working on my challenge quilt, which was my main item on my to do list for the week. I just can’t show any photos of that until August 1st. These little totes, and those fabric bins I’ve been making, are like little snacks in between my work on the challenge quilt.
It was a wonderful, DrEAMi weekend – I hope you had one too!
Wendy
Pieceful Thursday
18 Comments
Stitchin at Home
Love the gray and yellow print! Snacks are good especially the non edible kind.
The Joyful Quilter
I love snacks, Wendy! Best of luck finishing the main course. :o))
Vicki in MN
It’s always fun to veer off course a bit;)
texasquiltgal
That is a great bag, you do such neat work. I absolutely LOVE that print! Is that a dark gray bottom – is it denim-ish? My inner squirrel insisted I copy those links (that you aren’t affiliated with 😉 ) to explore.
Tracie
Wendy, that’s such a pretty tote! The fabric is really cool: a soft modern vibe. I’m glad you chased a squirrel! Once my basket quilt top is done, I’m going to let the squirrels run!
Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting
Love the colors! 😉 And the handle is so cute, Wendy!!!
Karen
love the colors of that bag it looks perfect for books or shopping
Cocoa Quilts
Perfect bag Wendy! I love the colors and print!! Well worth dropping everything.
Yvonne @Quilting Jetgirl
I think the fabric you have on hand is beautiful and pairs really well with the handle material and dark base. It looks like the perfect library bag!
Laura
Love the bag! Keep snackin’…you need your strength to keep up with the squirrels! 🙂
Diann@LittlePenguinQuilts
That’s a great tote, Wendy! While I loved the cat print on the original, your gray and yellow is perfect for it. I’ve never made any bags from Sotak Handmade, but they’re so tempting!
Janine @ Rainbow Hare
This is a great tote. I love those colours 🙂
Kathleen McCormick
What a gorgeous tote! I love this and will keep it in mind. Those handles are just perfect…and I can see why you just had to DrEAMi!
marissthequilter
No wonder you just had to make it!
Kate
Very cute bag! It’s nice to have few quick things to diffuse all the tension of working on a project with a deadline.
Bernie
This is so cute Wendy! I love that fabric and kept some back from the shop. So far I made a simple table runner with it – just whole cloth. It is super pretty tho. Very nice tote!
Jocelyn Thurston
Oh I do love that fabric with mustard yellow and grey combo. And that handle is perfect for it. How clever you are, Wendy!
piecefulwendy
Thank you! I had fun with this one!