Getting Purse-onal

One of the best parts about living in Pennsylvania

is going through the changing seasons.

Now that Christmas is over,

I need a purse for the rest of the winter.

I decided to make a new version of my last bag,

this time using the Granite colorway of

Joel Dewberry's Aviary2 fabric line.

{That's right:  I convinced myself that Anita New Tote Bag.}

  

Living in the Pittsburgh area,

we are partial to Black and Gold.

I've used these same prints for other projects,

and I've never been disappointed with the results.

I hope you don't mind if I reminisce for a while

about some of my past finishes.

I just love this trio of modified wristlets

I made from  the Sweet Pea Totes

pattern called Grab and Go Wristlet.

And you know how much I favor the Bow Tucks Bags

by Quilts Illustrated.

These two are especially stunning,

in my humble opinion.

This one features that sparrow I have grown to adore.

This one is more graphic, but just as pretty.

Recently I made this little pouch as a gift.

My niece requested one for Christmas, too,

and I was happy to oblige!

I guess I always knew I wanted a purse of my own

from this fabulous fabric line,

and the time was right for me to go crazy with it!

Here's another view of my new tote bag.

I am so happy with the zippered pocket inside,

with the glamorous gray zipper,

to safeguard my wallet.

Opposite, there is a nifty pocket strip,

to organize my other stuff,

but I couldn't get a great photo.

{So instead I'll show how cute that zippered pocket is...INSIDE.}

Now here's where I get REALLY personal...

look at some of the things I made to put inside my tote.

First off,

I had to make a cover for my brand-spanking-new

ASUS Transformer tablet...

which is nothing short of awesome.

I used my own pattern,

the Linen Pocket Ereader Cover.

I just added a skinny strap for carrying it separately.

{I didn't use linen this time...but I COULD have.}

That little pocket is so nice for holding 

a bit of money and a small notebook,

plus my cleaning cloth, 

for keeping my screen shiny.

Here's how the ereader cover looks on the back,

displaying MORE accessories...

I made a checkbook cover, a business card holder,

and a tissue holder!

Then I needed a sweet pouch to hold the chargers for my

cell phone and tablet.

I used the Noodlehead tutorial for the

Open Wide Zippered Pouch,

in size Small.

There is plenty of room for the chargers and more,

because there's a boxed bottom.

OK, here's one more view of all the things I can carry in this tote bag...

including my umbrella and sunglasses.

{And there's still room for a book and a bottle of water!}

I can't wait until springtime, when I know

Anita Bright New Bag for Spring.