The skiptomylou blog inspired me to make this tote bag for a friend's birthday this weekend. I added some patch-work to the front and a contrasting pocket to the lining inside. The bag is made from neutral coloured linen I got at IKEA, and is lined with quilting cotton inside.
I am pleased with it, and I think it is the perfect sort of birthday gift for another Mum in the neighbourhood. Not cheap and cheesy, not expensive and pretentious. Instead unique and useful without being too personal either.
