A bag that I made for my book, the Artistic Mother, has not only been my poetry tote, it has become my trusty everyday tote too. Yes, I always carry my journal and pen; but it also holds my wallet, keys, phone, sugar free sours and a diaper. It is the perfect size for quick trips. I have quit lugging a diaper bag around, instead I leave it in the car as a back up (with change of outfits, tons of diapers, wipes, toys and so on) and take my tote with essentials. Then if I need my diaper bag I just pop the tote inside.
Apart from the size being perfect for what actually need, I like using something that I made, something a little different, something that announces that I am part of the mixed media world.
I hope that if you have made a poetry journal you consider using it for everyday use too!
Shona, this is so fun to see! I love my tote (even more so because I had a slight fear of sewing before making it) and bring it everywhere. Very handy! Made one for my 3 year old daughter too (correction- she ordered me to make her one!) and she brings that along whenever we go out! They are definitely in use all the time.
ReplyDeleteHi Shona! I recently discovered you and I just ordered your book on Amazon (still awaiting its arrival!) Is the pattern/tutorial for this tote in the book? I'd love to make one!
ReplyDeleteI truly love my tote! I made a second one with 16 squares and it is a perfect size for my composition notebook! I am itching to make more as gifts.
ReplyDeleteI look around my home and see so many artistic touches inspired by your book! Now that I am back from vacation, I am ready to dive into the next project :)
xo Lis
Shona,
ReplyDeleteI love that bag and you are smart not to lug all that stuff around with you. The bag is cute and I bet you get a lot of comments and compliments when you use it.
Debbie
It really is the perfect size to carry just a few essentials so as not to be burdened with a large bag.
ReplyDeleteTrudy
I have been looking forever for that perfect size, perfect style, perfect personalitied bag. The one you have is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI also would like to know if the pattern is in your book. My budget allows me a new book only so often. Your book is waiting patiently on my "purchase" list.
Since I haven't been able to buy it for myself or get my hands on a copy, I went to my local library and had them order one for their shelves!!! I am so excited because I get to be the first to check it out :)
I'm even more excited at the possibility your little bag could be in there with "how-to" instructions. I don't know how to sew but I'm not afraid to try anything!
Love the bag
ReplyDeleteI quit carrying the diaper bag too in favor of a satchel. My children are older now. I do have a funny story about the time our second youngest was 6 weeks old, we were anitquing (far from the car)at a down town flea market and we forgot the diapers.....had to use paper towels and a plastic grocery bag!!!! Poor little baby.
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