Jumping on the bandwagon-
this reversible shoulder tote bag is going to a new home!
pictures, bag dimensions and a printable pattern if
you want to make it yourself. See also this link for a
short-handled variation.
Here is the brief version:
One side is natural canvas duck cloth with a pocket for
artwork. The other side is blue-and-green-on-ivory squares.
This is a roomy bag, and robust enough to cart around
books and possibly even a small anvil. I personally have not
tried the anvil, though, but it is heavy-duty and stiff enough
to stand up all on its own.
And here's an example of how the pocket can be dressed
up at the hands of a small family member. My daughter
contributed the artwork for the bag on the right, which
now lives with her grandmother.
For a chance to win this tote bag, leave a comment on
this post by midnight Sunday 31 May and I'll do a random
drawing on Monday to pick the winner. I'm happy to ship
internationally so all non-USA dwelling friends are welcome
to enter, too. However, you MUST leave an email address,
either
- on your profile site (if you use blogger)
- somewhere in your public-access blog
- in the comments or
- in an email to me (my email is in the sidebar)
so I can contact you when you win.
Good luck, all!
Pretty cool, my sewing skills aren't really up there yet (okay, they're non-existent) so this would be a fun one to win.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat tote bag! I would be happy to give it a happy home. Also, I'm about to get a website going and I would like, at some point, to be able to link to some of your ideas - if you are okay with that.
ReplyDeleteSwedie
Very cute! I already have a use for it in mind now!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I love the bags. I found my way here through your awesome sewn toys.
ReplyDeletelove the bag!!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletestampmaniac at gmail dot com.
Can you ever have enough bags? I would love to bring this one home!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet bag! And I love the idea of a give-away day. Going to check that out now.
ReplyDeleteOooh! Another of your delicious giveaways. I'll volunteer to take it off your hands - please?
ReplyDeleteThink you'll get lots of offers for this as it's so gorgeous
Chris x
Ooohh, me me me please?
ReplyDeleteOh, me,me,me!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your stuff and the fact that this is sooo heavy duty will make it perfect for a trip to the library with two very book orientated children!! (15 books each is a heavy load to carry let me tell you!!!)
T xxx
Silly! as though I would WANT to exempt myself from this! and you are not exempt from mine either...unless that is your polite way of saying that you don't like my giveaway ;)
ReplyDeleteyay! count me in!
ReplyDeleteRachael
eloise_bubbles@yahoo.com
Me! Me! I'm a bag lady !
ReplyDeletengtkl@yahoo.com.sg
brenbren13@gmail.com
ReplyDeletePixs me! Pixs Me!
Can't resist a givaway. ;)
ReplyDeleteI've been coveting this bag since you first shared it! It looks like it would be the *perfect* bag to fit my 2 kids plus dslr toting needs. :)
ReplyDeletemamaunfurling [at] gmail
I loved this bag the first time I saw your post!
ReplyDeleteCute cute cute! I would love to admire it in person. :-)
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
www.craftyheidi.wordpress.com
heidi[dot]cipriano[at]gmail[dot]com
This looks like a perfect vaca bag! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteThis will be a great tote to take to the farmer's market!
ReplyDeleteIf i dont win i will def use your tutorial, thanks!
Very nice, thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteEmail: stuart434 AT shaw DOT ca
so cute. I like her artwork too. I would love to win and try adding my own artwork to the pocket.
ReplyDeletei adore
ReplyDeleteThis is really cool.
ReplyDeletemakouba@wwt.net
really cute bag.
ReplyDelete:)
sew cute!!
ReplyDeletethat is so stinkin cute...sign em up! come check out my bag giveaway too!
ReplyDeleteLove that bag!
ReplyDeletejillybean7681 at gmail dot com
love it.
ReplyDeletegracescotkeith at hotmail dot com
Love tote bags! I bring one every place I go!
ReplyDeleteHappy Sewing!
benjean90 @ comcast (dot) net
It's not just because I love it ... but I need this bag!!! Really !!
ReplyDeletedamocamelia(at)yahoo.com
What an adorable bag! (markusandemily@hotmail.com)
ReplyDeleteI love it!! thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletela.lavinia@gmail.com
Cute tote bag. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWow... Great giveway! I love the embroidery you did on the second bag. You are very talented!
ReplyDeleteYehudim at aol dot com
Oh the things I could fill this bag with!
ReplyDeletekdc63119@yahoo.com
I love all your projects. My little girls are so jealous of your daughters extensive dress up collection! Thanks for the chance to win one of your awesome bags!
ReplyDeletelundohana at gmail dot com
Really cute!
ReplyDeletesuper cute! i love bags... you could call it an obsession!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I can't wait to check out the pattern also, and the rest of your site.
ReplyDeleteribbonrose at verizon dot com
Cute tote!! I'd love to give it a good home!
ReplyDeletePretty tote - would love to win it in your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteCute bag!!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love this bag! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeletetherusticraspberry at yahoo dot com
Thanks!
Barb
I love the details.
ReplyDelete{wood.angi@gmail.com}
This is such a cute tote!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable. I am going to check out the pattern too!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great bag, please count me in. Susan
ReplyDeleteI am in total dire need of a new bag...(i have that one bag where all my nescessary items fall all the way to the bottom, and you spend minutes upon minutes fishing stuff out!! agh!) this tote bag is super super cute!! I LOVE IT! Wish me luck!!! ;)
ReplyDelete-G
Sweet! Thanks for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeletestephd@sewfierce.com
Lovely bag! Thanks for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWow! You have skills!
ReplyDeleteNot only do I LOVE your bag, but I also love your blog and am definitely going to be a loyal follower from now on!
ReplyDeleteSuper-cute bag; I'd love to win!
ReplyDeleteI love that tote bag. You did a great job. thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI love that! What a great idea. I think I am going to look at your pattern now. I am saving you to come back later! I am so glad you are involved in this giveaway, your blog is so cute!!!
ReplyDeletevery cute bag!!
ReplyDeleteThat is an AWESOME bag!! I hope I win!
ReplyDeleteI love the bag! Thank you for the great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to get the bag. I had trouble printing the pattern but will just have to win so I can use the one I win as a pattern!
ReplyDeleteThanks
Carolyn
camquilts@cox.net
What a cute bag! melanee_parker@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteGreat tote!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway!!
claoodia at hotmail dot com
love it! so cute! i would love to take it traveling with me this summer! :-)
ReplyDeleteCute bag! I love how your daughter personalized the one for grandma!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this!! katiedeshazer(at)hotmaildotcom
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Just love it
ReplyDeleteOh my love, love, love this bag! Thanks for the chance at this giveaway.
ReplyDeleteJocelyn
http://happycottagequilter.blogspot.com/
Love it!
ReplyDeleteaddyforrest(at)gmail(dot)com
I really love the colour combination with this bag it is very cute. Thank you for the chance to win some of your handy work. Cheers Catherine
ReplyDeleteGreat bag. I love bags!!! my email...oshnpashn at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteWonderful bag! I love your choice of fabrics.
ReplyDeletei.heart.red.velvet.cupcakes@gmail.com
I love it!!
ReplyDeleteLove the bag and thank you for the chance! mommadoan@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteSo very cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely bag I would love to win!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great giveaway, if I am the lucky winner, you can contact me through my website www.radseams.com.
Now THAT's a great bag -- doesn't look floppy at all! And you're in my google reader now -- does that count as subscribing?
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable! Perfect for the summer.
ReplyDeleteI just came across your site looking for a easy way to sew shorts & I have to thank you,you made it very easy to do & understand.I love the tote it is very cute & whoever wins it will be very lucky ;)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win your tote bag!
ReplyDeletegordandalisa(at)gmail(dot)com
i love the bag!!! it's so sweet. sign me up!
ReplyDeletekate (at) thecleanplateclub (dot) net
Beautiful, i'd like to WIN
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great giveaway. the bag is lovely.
ReplyDeletelucy(at)alittlebitofsugar(dot)com
Ooh I love the fabric you chose for the bag!
ReplyDeleteMy email is on my About Me page.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Super cute bag!
ReplyDeletekldemare {at} yahoo.com
Wonder tote! Thanks for offering it in the give away!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bag - I love that it's reversible. I would love to give this bag a great home.
ReplyDeletemc.crafty.bunny@gmail.com
Love it!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win!
=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com
I love that your daughter gussied up the one for Grandma.
ReplyDeleteSo precious.
I love the bag!! perfect for the library or going to the bookstore or carrying my current unfinished project in or....
ReplyDeletebecky818@yahoo.com
Love the bag. Would be great for my knitting. :) Perhaps if I don't win yours I will make one. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love that bag and I happen to have a small anvil an no way to carry it.
ReplyDeleteonepepsifiend@yahoo.com
I love this bag! Very nice!!
ReplyDeleteLove the bag
ReplyDeletejbroberts@cox.net
-joy
What an adorable bag. Thanks so much for the links.
ReplyDeleteThat's so cute and totally reversible? I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is a really cute bag, and if I won, I might actually go buy a small anvil just to test the strength :-p
ReplyDeleteOh I love this nifty bag! I would love it.
ReplyDeletedjsloan1953@yahoo.com
Gorgeous bag!!! Please please enter me ;-)
ReplyDeletespeedwayatom@optusnet(dot)com(dot)au
How cute are those! marenambrose(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThat's a great tote bag! Thanks for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteWow this is really cool! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for doing the giveaway!
Cassie Driver
cmdoduck(at)gmail(dot)com
Love it! Want one!
ReplyDeleteCute bag and like that it is reversable. Would love to give it a new home.
ReplyDeleteooo i have an anvil! i'd love to test this bag with it :0 ha! thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous - what a fab bag.
ReplyDeletejrodemann@hotmail.com
What a beautiful bag. Thanks for the generous chance to win...
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bag!
ReplyDeletethis is so so sweet! My kids would freak out over it.
ReplyDeleteLove this tote, and the ideas to make it personal! Thanks for sharing with all of us!
ReplyDeleteso very very cute!! thanks for your sweet giveaway treat!
ReplyDeleteLove them especially the detail on the pockets - they look very professionally made - something i am still trying to master :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tote bag!
ReplyDeleteCute bag...I just can't resist bags.
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh- this would be perfect to add to my purse collection.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeletesavingforhome at gmail dot com
Gorgeous bag!
ReplyDeleteabigail.lee{AT}gmail.com
Fabulous tote! Nice personal touches. Thanks for your generous give-away!
ReplyDeleteLove this ! Please pick me :)
ReplyDeletenur_april at yahoo dot com dot sg
Oh so cute! And I love the artwork on your daughter's bag!
ReplyDeletethanks for the generous giveaway! :)
What a gorgeous idea for a bag! I'd love to win, fingers crossed!!
ReplyDeletehttp://kraftypanda.blogspot.com
hickups88 at hotmail dot com
That is one DARLING tote bag!! Love how you dressed it up with some artwork too :D
ReplyDeleteI'd be SO happy to win this, and if luck is on my side, I'm available to be reached through
a.3d.tattoo at gmail dot com
:D
What a cute tote bag. I would use it to carry my coupons in when I go shopping!
ReplyDeleteSweet bag--love it! And I love your blog--so many great ideas!!
ReplyDeletememorymaven@gmail(dot)com
I love the bag! Blue and green are my fav colors and I really like off whites as well. I've never attempted to make a reversible bag so winning yours would be awesome!
ReplyDeletegalaxie_bleu@yahoo.com
this bag is just perfect, I'd love to have one !
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful are you!! it's a beautiful piece!! we're having a give away too!!
ReplyDeletexo Steph
I love the bag!
ReplyDeleteThat bag is adorable. I would be honoured to win it. I love your site!
ReplyDeleteLove this bag! Perfect for library books! No anvils here though.
ReplyDeleteThe bag is so cute and pratical!
ReplyDeleteLove the bag!!! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very pretty bag. Lucky the person who wins it.
ReplyDeleteI love the tote bag. Beautiful. I hope I win. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletewhat a great tote!! I love the color
ReplyDeleteLoved the bag on your first post and getting a chance to win one, priceless :)
ReplyDeleteI don't have an anvil but I promise if I win I'll use that gorgeous bag often and with great plasure!
ReplyDeleteGreat tote bag!
ReplyDeleteAngelia
momtwoangelsATyahooDOTcom
I think I'm going to win.
ReplyDeletereal cute :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute!!! My girls love totes!
ReplyDeleteVery cute bag, and right up my alley, as I only used reusable bags when I shop.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win, and please be sure to pop over to my blog and enter the giveaway that I am hosting.
Such a cute bag!!
ReplyDeleteThey're beautifull!
ReplyDeleteThe bag looks great!
ReplyDeleteI'm also having a giveaway and hosting a fat quarter swap. Come and check it out :)
i'm enjoying my wallet so much i thought i would get lucky twice. heheheh. btw, my friend saw adele enjoying my nursing cover last weekend & is thinking of making her own. her 1.5 yr old son recognises her deep blue baby sling & refused to "share" it so she needs to make one of a similar color. i referred her to your blog. :) would you love to make nursing tops for the crazy humid weather here? i would love to buy them.
ReplyDeleteA girl could always use another bag.
ReplyDeletesimply.b.simply.me(AT)gmail(DOT)com
Love your tote and the way it can stand on its own.
ReplyDeleteSusan G
sgalasso@triad.rr.com
That is a cute little bag, and what a nice tutorial you put together. Thank you for the chance to enter the giveaway! Drop by if you want to enter mine. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is SOOO cute!
ReplyDeletelove this bag! SO cute!
ReplyDeleteemdawgsmom at suddenlink dot net
Sweet Bag thanks for the chance
ReplyDeleteelusionary at hotmail dot com
cute tote!
ReplyDeleteGreat tote. And thanks for posting the pattern..
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute bag! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteJodie
jodcoz(at)yahoo(dot)com
This is unbelievably cute! I would love to win it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute bag!!! I would ask my sister to draw something for me.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot and please count me in.
What a lovelt summery tote - it is beautifully made. Thank you for the chance to win such a lovely giveaway.
ReplyDeletethis is a great bag! i may have to make one if i don't win this one. :)
ReplyDeletevisit me for a girly GIVEAWAY!
bitsofsunshine.typepad.com
This is a lovely little tote bag. I'm super impressed at the fact that it's reversible. None of my stuff is good enough to do that.
ReplyDeletekneser at gmail dot com
Love the long straps on the bag, and the blue plaid inside. What a great bag!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bag! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome bag! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat sturdy bag -- I especially like the contrast fabric on the handles. Put my name in the hat!
ReplyDeleteWonderfully fresh colors!
ReplyDeletestampinjen06 (at) yahoo (dot) com
Love it!
ReplyDeleteLovely bag. And I am always carrying a bag, of books or other things.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Kathleen
Great tote bag! izazbz@yahoo.com
ReplyDeletecute!
ReplyDeleteI love it! it's amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the generous giveaway!
Sarah, Israel
sarit.gabay1@gmail.com
Love that bag!!
ReplyDeletepaweis (at) yahoo (dot) com
Totally cute. My sewing isn't that cute yet, so I'll have to win your bag. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThat is such a great bag... it looks handy for sewing stuff and I love the color scheme.
ReplyDeleteThat tote is just so adorable. Very summery and love the look of linen. freeindeed at myfairpoint dot net
ReplyDeleteLove it! Love it! Oh so cute!!! I would love to win it! Please count me in! Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that!
ReplyDeleteBylulu@live.com
Great bag...
ReplyDeleteI would love to win it....
nhsarab at yahoo dot com
Wow - love that bag - great colour combos!
ReplyDeleteshay at nathyoung dot com
This bag screams SUMMER!
ReplyDeleteI love it and I hope I win it, too. :)
Cute bag!
ReplyDeleteutahraptors at zookee dot org
such a lovely little bag!
ReplyDeletestephanie.e.carroll@gmail.com
How unique this bag is. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteMiriam
bubba_chenille@optusnet.com.au
Love,love,love this tote bag! Crossing my fingers that my number comes up!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautifully made bag - lovely!
ReplyDeletethanks for the opportunity :)
ali at jellygnite dot com
How beautiful is your reversable bag, it's perfect! My eldest loves to draw on the calico shopping bags we have at home and I am sure he would have a ball drawing (personalising) yours.
ReplyDeletePlease enter me, I will give it a good home, I promise!
x Mel
Cute bag!
ReplyDeletekrdickinson@grandecom.net
my first reaction was "reversable? NO WAY!"
ReplyDeleteI would love the chance to win!
theavcp at yahoo dot com
Great bag! Thanks for the chance to win! pe_mayfield@yahoo.com
ReplyDeletewow! the image of your daughter's artwork in the pocket is what did it for me! my daughter would be so proud to see her work displayed like that! thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteGreat bag, its wonderful! Thanks for the great give-away!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling bag. I would love to give it a new home! Thank you so much for entering me in the drawing.
ReplyDeleteWOW! - What a great giveaway - Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like it would be the perfect size for my new work lunch bag! Super cute too!
ReplyDeleteHugs & Blessings!
I love the bag! It has the zakka feel to it =) =)
ReplyDeleteI already have some stitching plans on how to dress it up! Supercute idea =)
zlyn88(at)gmail(dot)com
What a great bag! I love the pocket details.
ReplyDeleteA very cute little tote. Thanks for the giveaway. I love that it is reversible. I will def check out your pattern for this later.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute bag! Thanks for the offer!
ReplyDeleteCute bag! Neat pocket idea!
ReplyDeletelove this bag! i love totes.
ReplyDeletej_banyay at yahoo dot com
Such a cute bag, and so perfect for summer and beach travels!
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