sew it goes tote

Welcome to finish it up Friday!

I've been working on this project for the past few weeks, but due to the need for a finish today, I worked extra hard to get it done. I'm so glad that I did! This is called the Sew It Goes Tote, and it's a pattern designed by my very talented friend Kristin. Isn't it sooo cute???

The tote was designed for traveling with a hand work project. I love that it has a ton of compartments for all the little things that you need when you are hand stitching. I was a little intimidated by this project (4 zipper compartments alone...plus vinyl), but I took it step by step and worked slowly. It came together very well! It really wasn't that hard...just a little time consuming. :) My friend Mary also made the project and she recommended cutting out all the pieces first. That goes against all my inclinations (what if I change my mind on a fabric?) but that was great advice.

Turns out I'm very happy with my fabric choices! There are great diagrams in the pattern that show where each piece belongs, so that made selecting the fabrics much easier.

When I wasn't sure what fabric to use, I chose Essex Linen in Flax. I love linen paired with all of the printed fabrics.

I chose the aqua accents, because those were the zippers I had on hand. Plus, aqua and red is a combination that is hard to beat!

One of my favorite parts is a mini design board (definitely squeal-worthy!)....

...that fits in the back pocket. So fun!

I love, love, LOVE how it turned out! I also don't mind one bit that my version looks like a present! The tote measures about 10" x 10". The pattern is available for purchase here.

 

I think I need to start a new hand work project....soon!

How about you? Do you have a finish to share? If so, please link up. Thank you, as always, for joining me for finish it up Friday!