Welcome to finish it up Friday!
This is a VERY new finish...less than an hour since I sewed the final stitch. My LQS is holding a tote bag challenge and I was happy to join in. I'm excited to have a cute new (BIG) bag for all the quilt toting I do on a weekly basis. The fabric is Odds and Ends by Julie Comstock. I used a layer cake for the front and back panels, which yielded a lot of leftovers for the scrap bins! I used a few pieces from my stash for the handles and sides. I lined it with canvas to add stability and body to the bag. The weight turned out JUST right. I love it when that happens! It measures 20" square, approximately and it's about 6" deep. It's large enough to fit a few lap quilts inside. I'm excited to use it! It feels
so good to have a finish to share today!
A bit of exciting news! It's been pretty quiet here on the blog, but that's because we are busy finalizing our moving plans. We have an offer on our house AND we found a house to buy in our new community! We are so thankful to God for answering our many prayers! He is so faithful! The transition is going to be fast and furious, but we are looking forward to finally moving and getting settled into a new place. So, my new project will holding down the fort during our final days here. It's going to be lots of fun! Lots to do, but lots to look forward to, too. I'm reminding myself to breathe. :)
Now it's your turn! Please link up your finishes for the week. And thank you so much for joining me for finish it up Friday! Have a good one!
That is an awesome tote bag!! Good job!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute bag! I need a bag big enough to hold a few quilts! I ought to make one! Thanks for the inspiration! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteNice tote! Hope all goes well with the sale of your home.
ReplyDeleteVery cute bag! Great news about the house and wishing it all goes smoothly :)
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful news! So happy for you!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute bag! Patchwork removal boxes next...
ReplyDeleteGreat finish! Are moving to another state or city or just into a different community? Good luck with the move!
ReplyDeletecute tote! i've had totes on the brain too and just need to finish them! . .good luck with the house and move!
ReplyDeletegood luck with your move!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your bag finish, your house offer and your new find. Here's hoping for a smooth transition and move.
ReplyDeleteAwesome bag. Love the colors. Congrats on the offer and finding new digs; hope all goes well and smoothly. Oh, and quickly!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! That is great news about both houses. I'm so glad everything came together.
ReplyDeletewonderful bag, love how big it is, and so pretty too. How fantastic about your house situation, I'm so happy for you :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Happy moving.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on old house, new house and new bag!
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Congratulations on the house! That is such a blessing, and a huge relief I am sure. Love the tote bag - looking forward to hearing about the process of setting up a new quilting room!
ReplyDeleteYou can never have enough bags, I love it. Congrads on the new house and good luck on the move.
ReplyDeleteGreat bag, but HUGE congratulations on the house!!! That has got to feel good, even if it means a lot of work in the short term. Good luck!!!
ReplyDeleteso glad to hear about the house! :) spring has that way about it.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your offer and purchase! Hoping it all goes smoothly, and you don't get too busy to blog!
ReplyDeleteAwesome tote bag and good luck with your move. I hope it all goes smoothly for you.
ReplyDeleteSh...can you hear that? It's the sound of my feet doing the happy dance just for you! God is good. Blessings for a successful transition.
ReplyDeleteGreat news, indeed. ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat Tote!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I love the fabric you used.
ReplyDeleteThis tote is great! Good luck with moving :)
ReplyDeleteEchoing Suzanne with Happy Feet Too!
ReplyDeletePraising God with you! His timing IS perfect! Well done on hanging in there for the process with hope, faith and persistence! Y'all are overcoming doubt, fear and every other obstacle to walk into new places and promises! Have a blast!!
And nice tote!! Hugs!
Praise be! So happy for you. Love the tote - it will come in handy for keeping some things you need handy as you travel to your new home.
ReplyDeleteFun bag. I need to try to get some sewing done this weekend.
ReplyDeleteLove the bag, and good luck with all your moving....exciting times
ReplyDeleteYour tote bag sounds like the perfect size. Congratulations on the sale/move! I'm sure you can't wait to get settled in the new place. Hope everything goes smoothly for you!
ReplyDeleteIsn't our God an AWSOME God? Love the tote. The size is amazing!
ReplyDeleteYay for finding a new house and selling the current one! Is it the one next door to me? The SOLD sign just went up about half an hour ago. LOL
ReplyDeleteCute bag! Thank you for hosting the "Finish it up Friday's". It really inspires me to get stuff done! Congratulations on getting your house sold. :)
ReplyDeleteOh I am so very glad that you have sold your house and have another to move to! Isn't it wonderful when things come together (particularly the big things such as this!). What a wonderful blessing. Your bag is wonderful. Did you use a layer cake or a charm pack for your front and back panels? I love the size. I recently went to lunch with a friend (a rare occasion) and ended up stuffing a few quilt tops into a very undersized bag. Your bag would have been much better!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! It feels so good when your family plans work out.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your upcoming move! Thanks for sharing such good news.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks again for hosting Finish It Up Friday. Your tote looks great.
Beautiful tote bag.Have a nice moving!!
ReplyDeleteLove the tote bag and congrats on the house situation! God is good :-)
ReplyDeleteAmanda
SO glad the move and all is progressing! Take Care. ~Jeanne
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the move - you're young you can handle it! I love your new bag project!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the selling of your house & moving!! I am praising God with you!! I'm sure you will be so relieved when this is all over and you are settled in your new home. So happy for you!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!! I've been waiting for this post for a while, and I'm so relieved for you and your family that it's all happening now. It's going to be a rush, but it's all going to be fine. I just know it. Good for you, and see you when you're back!
ReplyDeleteCute tote, Amanda Jean...and AMEN to your words re our God. So glad things are finally moving along with the house and move.
ReplyDeleteSo excited about your news Amanda Jean and family!!Congratulations and fill me in when you have time.
ReplyDeleteP.S. There is a comment above you will want to delete.
Very cute tote! good luck with all the moving :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat tote bag and great finish! I'm so happy for you on the move. Hang in there....it's all almost over!
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