My Second Quarry Tote

Noodlehead's latest pattern is called the Quarry Tote. I really enjoy her patterns and after finishing the large version of this bag - see that bag - I wanted a small another for everyday use. The fabric is a cotton/linen called In the Dawn by Figo fabrics and was purchased at QuiltCon Phoenix.

There is an inset pocket inside. As it turns out, this is the 3rd bag I've made that needs a 1" crossbody strap so I didn't have to make one and just move the one strap to the the bag I'm using that day.

This linen was a bit lighter weight than the cotton/linen canvas used for my first bag. Unfortionately, that didn't dawn on me until the bag was all assembled. Initially I used a singlelayer of fusible fleece but after the bag was all done, inserted a second. (And, yes, this is a messy process but it isn't the first time I've done this!) 

I've been busy working on quilts for QuiltCon submission and have been using bag making as a 'reward' for getting something done on the quilts.

Have a wonderful day! Patty