Not one, but two

When I ordered the fabric for Sharon's satchel, I was winging it.  We'd decided on what she wanted the bag to look like, and I found a tutorial for a smaller version.  I ordered too much fabric, based on my guesstimation, just to be safe.  After drawing out the two main pattern pieces, I decided I had enough fabric to make two bags, instead on one.

I made them just alike, because that was easier, for me.  I really think the bags turned out great.  

I put in two interior pockets, one on the back and one on the front of the bag.

Sharon wanted her satchel to be extra large, and I think this fills the bill.  I haven't decided exactly what to do with the second bag.  I'm thinking of giving it away to the mother of Oden's half siblings, but we'll see.

May your bobbins always be full,

Satchel for Sharon

I have two great daughters; they're adults, of course, and they rarely ask for anything.  The quilt top I just finished was a rare request from Carrie, my blogging daughter, who lives in NC.  On Thanksgiving, Sharon, who lives in Orange County, said, "Whenever you have some spare time, would you make me a bag?"  Bob and I both laughed because I keep busy and never seem to have any spare time.  But my daughters are a priority; and while I was working on the last project, Sharon and I emailed back and forth about what kind of bag she wanted.  She didn't want the first four I proposed, they weren't exactly "it" and not large enough.  I hit the jackpot with this bag, except it was smaller than she desired.

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I've spent this morning drafting a pattern for a larger bag, and I've decided to add an inside pocket.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my figures will work.  Here's the fabric I've chosen:

I thought it'd be a great weight for the bag, and I won't need to add interfacing.  It's organic cotton canvas from Cloud 9.

May your bobbins always be full,