Hoot-n-Nanny Tote by Two Peas in a Pod

This one is for Meredith, she saw the pattern and liked the graphic owl on a bag.
Description: A modern and fun twist on the classic bucket tote. Patchwork and applique techniques make this tote stand out!
Finished size: 13.5″w x 8″ (excluding handles)
Instructions:  This would be a great pattern for a newbie sewer or new to bag sewing.  Great instructions, many photos and an easy bag to construct.
Fabric: osnaburg  for the base with quilting cotton scraps
Changes:   The instructions have you cut your scraps into 3-3/4” strips for the border of the bag and 4” for the handles.  It would be easier to cut them all at the 4”, having a nice assortment of scraps for the border and handles.  Seemed silly to me to have scraps with a 1/4” difference.
I also shortened the handles, pattern called for 28”, I used 22” handles.
Conclusion:  Cute and quick bag with a fun applique.  I enjoyed using some of my scraps for this bag.  The owl applique was a fun addition to a basic bag pattern but not sure I needed to invest in the pattern for a very basic bag.  The most important part, Meredith is thrilled with her new bag and that is all that matters.


You have probably noticed, no fashion sewing here.  I have a backlog of purses to complete plus I really need to fashion fabric shop. My stash is low, just few of pieces and I am not too inspired by those right now.